Comments on: Brian Blessed Cast as Thor’s Father?

By: Sir Anthony Hopkins: Thor’s Father, Odin (Video) » Right Cinema

Sir Anthony Hopkins: Thor’s Father, Odin (Video) » Right Cinema — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:29:47 +0000

[...] the cast of Thor, in the role of Odin, came by way of The Hollywood Reporter. Previously rumored to play Odin was actor Brian Blessed. Now Anthony Hopkins will play the ruler of Asgard and Thor’s [...]

By: Sir Anthony Hopkins Cast as Odin in Thor! - Screen Rant

Sir Anthony Hopkins Cast as Odin in Thor! - Screen Rant — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:20:10 +0000

[...] guess those rumors of Brian Blessed playing Odin in Marvel Studios’ upcoming Thor movie aren’t coming to fruition. Who needs him when [...]

By: michael

michael — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 01:55:57 +0000

i just want to see what chris hemsworth will look like with the full costume. by the way what costume design will marvel and kenneth branagh be using for this movie? i hope it’s the new one with the armor design that he wears in the new thor comics,he looks awesome.very very good design on his costume.

By: Kofi Outlaw

Kofi Outlaw — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 21:06:23 +0000

@C3LT

Thanks for pointing that out. “Viking” was in Blessed’s filmography, which I did not know included video games until today. A correction has been made in the post.

By: Marvel Movie Update - Screen Rant

Marvel Movie Update - Screen Rant — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:04:16 +0000

[...] By now you should know that Thor will be played by Chris Hemsworth (Captain Kirk’s father in the new Star Trek); British actor Tom Hiddleston is playing Thor’s nemisis, Loki; and director Keneth Branagh is rumored to have tapped renowned thespian Brian Blessed to play Thor’s father, the almighty Odin. [...]

By: C3LT

C3LT — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:24:16 +0000

“Viking: Battle for Asgard” was an Xbox 360/PS3 game made by Creative-Assembly, not a film!

By: arrell

arrell — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:34:42 +0000

@Michael: I was thinking CGI assistance in terms of beefing up. Like with Hagrid in the Harry Potter series.

By: Phil G

Phil G — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:19:53 +0000

@ Vic, Just checked Bowen Designs’ Legacy Sculptures & Busts gallery (sold out items). The picture of Odin is indeed from there. And unfortunately, he’s sold out.

By: Phil G

Phil G — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:14:41 +0000

I’d be thrilled with this choice.

By: Michael Claymore

Michael Claymore — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:34:01 +0000

Not much chance of a 71 year old getting beefed up.

By: arrell

arrell — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:50:45 +0000

John ‘Conner’, for your sake, I hope that misspelling is deliberate.

Anyway, I hope whoever plays Odin gets beefed up for the role.

By: Richard

Richard — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:41:30 +0000

As long as he doesn’t wear eye makeup I think hr might be good in the role of Odin.

By: RastaZen

RastaZen — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:06:58 +0000

Blessed is 7 different kinds of awesome.
He’s a great choice to play Odin

By: Is Brian Blessed Thor’s Dad?

Is Brian Blessed Thor’s Dad? — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 23:30:59 +0000

[...] many were wondering who would be cast as Odin, the father of the troubled twosome. According to Screenrant, there is speculation that veteran stage actor Brian Blessed my be in the running for the [...]

By: Michael Claymore

Michael Claymore — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 23:03:42 +0000

Excellent choice. From Rowan Atkinson’s dad to Thor’s dad is quite a promotion.

By: Josh R

Josh R — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:32:51 +0000

This is absolutely fantastic. I never would have thought of him for the role, but its a brilliant choice.

By: Sharpe

Sharpe — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:45:45 +0000

Blessed as the Duke of Exeter in Henry V was powerful, especially at the Battle of Agincourt and when he threatens the French king in his own court.

He looked at home wielding a mace. Odin should be a walk in the park for him.

By: Manowar

Manowar — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 19:54:05 +0000

He’s gonna steal every scene…

By: skippy2057

skippy2057 — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 19:52:17 +0000

Well, you have my interest in this project now! Brian Blessed definitely has the chops and physical presence to own that role. This could be really interesting.

By: The Big Dentist

The Big Dentist — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 19:49:05 +0000

Kahless and John conner, just youtube him in: any of his films or TV appearances and you’ll get “the voice”! “Brian Blessed does snooker commentary” will crack you up. Seriously, I can’t think of another actor better suited for Odin. Genius casting.