With “Iron Man” holding on to #1 at the box office for a second week, the Marvel properties certainly do seem hotter than ever. They’ve already announced “Captain America,” talked about possibilities for an “Avengers” flick, and given “Thor” a June 4, 2010 due date.
So we’re sure you’ve heard the speculation about Brad Pitt being the top name being tossed around for the title role. We wonder, now that “Layer Cake” director Matthew Vaughn is no longer helming the picture (apparently because his holding deal expired) does that mean Jason Statham isn’t a contender? We’re not sure if we should be relieved or disappointed.
But who do you think would make the most kickass Norse God of Thunder? Well, we think the star should be someone who made an unlikely appearance as the perceived hero back in 1987.
Yeah, that’s Vincent D’onofrio in the film “Adventures in Babysitting.” Amazing, right? So what are the requirements for the mightiest Thor? Does he have to be blonde? Buff? Have an affinity for helmets? Chime in below with your own thoughts.
May 12th, 2008 at 8:49 pm
for Thor and Capain America you got to have someone both dashing @ handsome and for Thor both charasmatic and smug, and for Captain America both noble and dark. since they’re both “white” heroes casting this could be a dream for a casting director. Bard Pitt would be ideal because it’d be another version of Achilles from TROY and i do like the idea of McConaughey as Captain but there just may be another person out there who could tackle that role… after seeing SPEED RACER maybe Matthew Foxx????????????
May 12th, 2008 at 9:31 pm
yes, buff. yes, blond. yes, helmut. duh.
May 12th, 2008 at 11:22 pm
They don’t have to be blond, ya know. People can bleach their hair. Why do I think Viggo would be good as Thor? Of course, he’s have to gain 70 pounds of muscle… But I can really imagine him saying, “I say thee nay!”
May 13th, 2008 at 2:47 am
VINCENT D’ONOFRIO!
No one else should even try to compete.
May 14th, 2008 at 10:58 pm
I made my own casting call at ugo.com. Right here and I went with a complete unkown that looks just like Thor.
May 15th, 2008 at 9:44 am
the only person that needs to be considered for this role is Dolph Lundgren!
http://wearemoviegeeks.com/?p=2224
May 16th, 2008 at 2:36 pm
Vincent D’onofrio would be brilliant in this part. He can be on screen he can be anyone he wants to be.
May 19th, 2008 at 8:58 pm
6′5″ 260lbs blue eyes long blonde hair. I have a feature film coming out in the fall called OUTLANDER(Viking Movie). Check me out on the IMDB.com under James Preston Rogers, I was in the WWE 4 a minute..
May 20th, 2008 at 9:28 am
Brad pitt is too old to play Thor. Thor should look Youthful and wise, Brad looks old and tired
June 11th, 2008 at 12:19 pm
Karl Urban has the look and he is a good actor.
June 19th, 2008 at 7:15 pm
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