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As A Casting Lock Looms Closer For Thor, What About His Nemesis, Loki?
Latino Review —
... and his camp are really interested because he has never played a villain before and after Heath Ledger's Oscar win for the latest comic book villain, Hartnett is intrigued by the character. Now, for those of you who will copy and paste this article faster than a barefoot jackrabbit on a hot greasy griddle in the middle of August, pay attention to this part - we aren't saying he's been cast, but he's on a very short list for the role of Thor's brother Loki. Got it? Short list. Click HERE to read the rest, including news on another actor you all know who could be in the ...
Could Kenneth Branagh have found a Thor?
Total Film News —
www.iesb.net/index.phpSuperhero rumours are flying thick and fast again today as word comes that Kenneth Branagh has been taking meetings with actor Alexander Skarsgard… And it could mean he’s the director’s choice to fill Thor’s winged helmet. Of course, as the guys at Latino Review admit, it’s still nothing more than speculation. Directors take lots of meetings with actors. But to look at the man (yes, he's Stellan's son) – who has appeared in Iraq War miniseries Generation Kill and vampire drama True Blood – he’s definitely visually right for the role. And adding fuel ...
Josh Hartnett May Play Nemesis To Channing Tatum's Thor
Cinema Blend News —
... started circulating the wild rumor that an actor named Alexander Skarsgard may be up for the role. Now theres more rumor to add into the mix. IESB says that Channing Tatum may also be up for the movies blonde, buff, lead though even they believe Alexander would be director Kenneth Branaghs preference. Theyre also taking a stab at who may play the movies villain, Loki the God of Mischief. They say Josh Hartnett has met with Kenneth about the role and is on the directors short list to play the godly bad guy. For now its all wild rumor and half-cocked speculation. ...
Is Josh Hartnett Thor’s Brother Loki?
Screen Rant —
Earlier today, the report popped up that the director of next year’s Thor had a meeting with Alexander Skarsgård (True Blood, Generation Kill) and rumors began circulating that this man could play the God of Thunder.
Now, IESB claims they have some inside information that Josh Hartnett has had meetings with director Kenneth Branagh and that he’s on the short list to play villain and Thor’s brother, Loki. ...
Josh Hartnett, a Villain for ‘Thor’?
We Are Movie Geeks —
Not long ago, we informed you of some news/rumor that Kenneth Branaugh is courting Alexander Skarsgård (’True Blood’) to play the mighty Thor in the coming movie based on the Marvel comic books. Now, it seems he has a favorite in mind to play Thor’s villain.
So far as we know, the villain will be Loki (aka God of Mischief) who happens to be Thor’s brother. Loki is at constant odds with Thor and makes numerous attempts to dispose of his brother to claim the throne of Asgard for himself.
According to sources of IESB.net, Josh Hartnett is on a “very short list” of potential candidates to ...
'Thor' Casting Rumors Begin: Harnett As Loki? Skarsgård As Asgard's Hero?
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By now you've probably hear the rumors that Alex Skarsgård (son of Stellan Skarsgård) is being considered for the role of "Thor" in the titular Norse God role of the Marvel comic book film already scheduled for a July 16, 2010 release date. Kenneth Branagh is directing (so far anyhow, it still appears to be in development) and now the latest rumors via IESB, claim Josh Hartnett is being eyed for the role of Thor's brother, ...
It’s Loki Casting Rumor Time!
TheBadandUgly.com —
We’re not even 24 hours away from breaking the news that Kenneth Branagh is looking at tall, muscular blonde boys to play Thor and already people are chomping at the bit to get in Russian Roulette of casting guesses for the film’s villian, Loki, the trickster God.
Loki’s name will always be synonymous with The Mask for me, mostly because of the 90’s Carry/Diaz version that ended up being some of the best work either of those actors did. But we’re talking villainous Loki here, not mischievous Loki!
Who has me shaking my head when their name is mentioned as the bad god?
Aw, shit? The pretty ...
'Thor' Rumors Invade The Net
Cinematical —
So if you were still hoping to get the chance to audition to play the mighty Thor in Kenneth Branagh's adaptation, you might have to act fast. Latino Review has just received a tip that the Shakespearean director was recently spotted having a 'working lunch' with True Blood's Alexander Skarsgård (son of Skelllan), and judging by the photo to the right, what could the two possibly be talking about other than Thor? I mean by "Odin's beard!" look at the guy -- all you need is a winged hat and you are in business. But the Thor chatter doesn't end there. Over at IESB, talk has surfaced that Branagh has ...
Thor Casting Buzz
FlicksNews.net —
There has been some casting buzz this week for Kenneth Branagh Thor, first up is latinoreview.com who have got news from one of there scoops that: Hey Mayimbe, Long time reader, finally with something juicy. I had a first hand eyeball witness of Kenneth Branagh eating dinner at Blairs today accompanied by a young Blonde actor who i recognized from HBO's awesome miniseries Generation Kill that was on a year or so ago. I had no idea what his name was but I got home today and Googled him, his name is Alexander Skarsgård. I have no idea if he actually is Thor or not, maybe he's being considered, maybe he and Kenneth are just ...
Newsbites: The Marvel Comics edition!
FilmChat —
... Kenneth Branagh is still working on his Thor movie and is "thinking ahead" to how his tale of the Nordic god might connect to the more tech-based storylines of Iron Man and the other Avengers characters. Casting rumours have come and gone with regard to who might play Thor himself, but one of the more persistent rumours is that Branagh might want Josh Hartnett to play the villainous god Loki. -- MTV Splash Page (x2, x3), IESB.net 12. Speaking of The Avengers, Marvel Studios has delayed ...
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