Anthony Hopkins Is Thor!

Movies — October 30, 2009 at 13:21 — no comments

Anthony Hopkins has been cast as Norse god Odin in Marvel Studios’ Thor, to be directed by Kenneth Branagh starting January.

Clark Kent says: Nice casting choice. But will Hopkins be in the gym to buff up?

VIA SHH:

Odin is the father of Thor and Loki, to be played by Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston, respectively. Natalie Portman is playing Thor’s love interest, Jane Foster.

In the movie, written by Mark Protosevich and Zack Stentz, the powerful but arrogant warrior Thor’s reckless actions re-ignite an ancient war. As punishment, Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans. Once here, he learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends dark forces of Asgard to invade Earth.

Clark Kent says: Paramount Pictures will release the film on May 20, 2011.