Way back in August 2007 there was speculation that Kevin McKidd was in the running to play the lead in Marvel’s upcoming Norse-god superhero movie Thor. Since then the rumor kind of faded away but today we have an update for you.
At last night’s after party for the premier of Punisher: War Zone, IGN caught up with Kevin McKidd and asked him if he’s still in the running to play Thor.
McKidd confirmed he may still appear as the thunder god, but there’s been “a lot of back and forth” surrounding the project.
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Though nothing is confirmed for him, he acknowledged that having Kenneth Branagh directing the movie has made him even more excited about the film. He also stressed he’s up for the lead role of Thor, and not a supporting role.
McKidd’s credits include a number of films including Kingdom of Heaven; as of late, his television career includes Grey’s Anatomy, Journeyman and Rome. There isn’t another actor with better background credits that lead him to the role of Norse God, but I have my reservations.
My concern with this character is the transformation: Thor has a considerable amount of physical bulk as compared to the doctor (with his House-like disabled leg). We’re talking about a guy that throws around the Hulk when necessary. But I still think he’d be a good choice for Dr. Blake.
Do you think that Kevin McKidd could wield the magical hammer?
Source: IGN
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Would love to see him again, Rome was one of the best series! But maybe his mate Ray Pullo” Stevenson and Kevin combined would make a good Thor?
Batman is a normal dude in the a suit… Thor is a 600 pound monster who happens to be a God
@Cameth
Great idea! The Loki storyline sounds like the smoothest and logical transistion of why a Thunder God, a super-human team would come together. It would also be wise if Marvel takes your direction and saves Ultron for the second film after Pym and Stark get aquianted and builds it with Loki’s fingers stirring up trouble in the Ultron’s mind.
@Stark
not a bad pic for Steve Rogers, but I don’t know if his acting is on the same level as RDJ, Don C., and Edward Norton’s.
I’d like to see others before him like the following: Thomas Jane, the new Kirk from the new Star Trek, and the lead from HBO’s Dexter.
@jimmy
True about comic Thor, BUT we’re talking movie Thor and there is alot of room for adjustments as long as the acting and storyline are crediable.
IMHO,also agree McKidd is a very good pick, but Daniel Craig would be very interesting to see in the role.
Thor would be a long way to come from the young snivelling priest in the Father Ted Christmas Special.
Think he could do it though.
I really hope they cast this dude in the Thor film, I think he’s be great as the Norse god and he’s got the acting chops to boot!
I also hope Kenneth Branhah has got the good sense to cast his good mate Brian Blessed as Odin’s Beard!!!
@Adrian
Yay for quoting the wrong person! Ah, I kid, haha.
I think your idea for the second film is great.
@S.Matt
Yicks! My bad, S. Matt. LOL, Great idea,bud.
Bringing Thor to the big screen then blending him in to the Avengers movie is a hard task I think…so you either have a big ex-wrestler who can’t act in the role…or he’s all CGI like Hulk if you want him to be huge and on Hulk level bulk…or you get a good actor who may not be all muscles..but can make you believe that he is super-human and super strong…and i forgot to say…put him in a muscle-rubber suit like Juggernaut.
@ Adrian
No worries, man, lol.
I’m really getting excited about the MMU (Marvel Movie Universe). Does anyone know if Antman is going to be included?
Damn man, all of this talk makes me want to watch some Rome… I do own both seasons on DVD…
This guy would be great as Thor. Practically anyone, especially in hollywood, can bulk up. He has the face, IMO, and is a good actor.
Actor Kevin McKidd is an excellent choice for the role of the Viking Thunder God THOR & Dr. Donald Blake (Thor’s other self when as a human on Earth..’which I’m sure will be explained on the big screen). Something about MCKIDD’s ruggered brawny/handsome looks & his supreme acting abilities will bring THOR’s mighty character to life on the big screen and with KENNETH BRANAGH on the scene as the Director of this much love MARVEL Hero it will be an Epic masterpiece for sure. Branagh’s Director fame works in films like “Hamlet & Henry V” etc.,. were Classic adventure Epics that are treasures/The Mighty Viking THOR (and Odin & Loki, Asgaard etc.,.) are all in good hands. Wow!
I think he could do a good job if he works out and put some muscle on him. However, I’m having a hard time with anyone who’s gonna play Thor that’s not at least 6′6″. We should keep looking. Wonder Woman was hard until they thought of Megan Gale. What about the guy who played Mike Myers in the remake of Halloween?
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