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heath said,
December 2nd, 2008 

YES! I have been associating McKidd with Thor since Vic wrote about it last year. McKIDD FOR THOR!

heath

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Dr. Donald Blake said,
December 2nd, 2008 

McKidd stated he was up for the role of Thor, not the role of Blake. Heck, Blake isn’t even mentioned in that IGN article.

Talk about misleading.

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December 2nd, 2008 

@Dr. Donald Blake

There was no intention to mislead. I actually didn’t catch that nuance so thanks for pointing it out. Carl (the writer) should have been more careful because you are indeed correct. I’ve edited the post above to more accurately reflect the source article.

Having said that, do you think they would cast two different actors for the two roles?

Thanks,

Vic

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Dr. Donald Blake said,
December 2nd, 2008 

Actually, Vic, there’s no indication that Blake will even be in the flick. He wasn’t in the draft I read and there was no way to fit him in without major rewrites, but that doesn’t mean major rewrites haven’t happened.

We shall see, I guess

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huntthejest said,
December 2nd, 2008 

Screw this guy. Wayyyyy too small for Thor.

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huntthejest said,
December 2nd, 2008 

Next up Timberlake will be in the running for Captain America.

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huntthejest said,
December 2nd, 2008 

And my gravatar’s gone!

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December 2nd, 2008 

@Dr Donald Blake

You may very well be right:

http://screenrant.com/kenneth-branagh-direct-thor-vic-3825/

Vic

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jcathey said,
December 2nd, 2008 

McKidd was in The Last Legion as a barbaric warrior with a battle axe. I would suggest anyone with reservations check it out.

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Cameth said,
December 2nd, 2008 

McKidd’s the only person I can think of at the minute who I’d actually quite like to see as Thor. I mean, I’m not really looking forward to it all the much as is. From what I hear, it’s set entirely in Asgard? Not an attractive prospect for me. I lost interest in the comic when he went up to rule the place.

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S.Matt said,
December 2nd, 2008 

@Cameth

I think having this film set in Asgard is a really good idea. Think about it like this: Captain America is set up to feed directly into Avengers, most likely with the freezing of Cap.
I believe, though I’m not positive, that I heard Hulk will be an Avenger and not the villian in Avengers, so who would make for a good villian? None other than the original Avengers villian, Loki, who Thor let escape from Asgard, ending up with Thor being banished to Earth to the body of Dr. DB at the end of the Thor film.

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Stark said,
December 2nd, 2008 

I like the thought! If an guy from ‘down under’ can pull of Wolverine, then (with a little bulk added) he could do Thor. BTW… a great choice for Cap would be JENSEN ACKLES from SUPERNATURAL would be a great choice for CA! Gotta go shine up the ol’ armor…. -Stark

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Rob Keyes said,
December 2nd, 2008 

I love this guy, I’m all for it.

I was excited when he was listed as Thor on IMDB like 3 years ago, hehe.

Although, no matter who they pick, I can’t figure out how they’re gonna make him the monster man that is Thor. Some LOTR film magic is going to have to be used creatively

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sasmacd74 said,
December 2nd, 2008 

McKidd would be great as Thor. He was awesome on Rome and is very capable of pulling this off.
I like S.Matt’s idea for a story that feeds into an Avengers movie. Plus I seem to remember reading that Marvel was hoping that Thor could be their “Lord of the Rings”-type movie. To me that would probably mean a movie that takes place in Asgard.

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Carl Lee said,
December 3rd, 2008 
@Dr. Donald Blake, @Vic

I apologize for the mislead, it wasn’t my intention. It is my mistake to have assumed Blake would be in the film when it hasn’t been confirmed. I can’t simply picture a successful film without both roles, and only one person playing those roles.

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Dr. Donald Blake said,
December 3rd, 2008 

No big deal man. It was just kind of jarring to come in here and read “He also stressed he’s up for the lead role of Donald Blake”, having just finished reading the first draft a few days ago and without his appearance in any rewrites being confirmed.

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Cameth said,
December 3rd, 2008 

@S.Mart

Oh, haha, I’m not dead set against a little Asgard. I mean, you can’t have Thor without it, I just don’t want it entirely set there. The whole attraction of Thor, for me, was this God amongst men dealy.

I think Loki is a really good villain for the Avengers to face. I’d rather Ultron, but Loki will do fine. Problem is, who’s Thor gonna fight in his film? You don’t want to see the same villain fight twice.

Well, Thanos, maybe. But Thor doesn’t have the best rogues gallery.

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December 3rd, 2008 

@Carl

No worries. I know you certainly didn’t intend to mislead - you just extrapolated the Blake thing from what they said. :-)

Vic

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Ash Ali said,
December 3rd, 2008 

This casting would add so much credibility to this character and even more to the film. If this happens, I can see this film with associated with the likes of Iron Man and The Dark Knight.

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Ken J said,
December 3rd, 2008 

Kevin McKidd all the way. Anything with him and Ray Stevenson, bring it on. All we need is for them to appear in the same film together one day, that would be something, lol.

And if you want to talk about his size, you think Christian Bale is as big as the Batman in the comics?? lol

McKidd will be awesome as Thor. Hope this pulls through.

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Steven said,
December 3rd, 2008 

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? :)

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jimmy said,
December 3rd, 2008 

Batman is a normal dude in the a suit… Thor is a 600 pound monster who happens to be a God

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Adrian said,
December 3rd, 2008 

@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.

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steven the git said,
December 3rd, 2008 

Thor would be a long way to come from the young snivelling priest in the Father Ted Christmas Special. :D

Think he could do it though.

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The Glove said,
December 3rd, 2008 

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!!!

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S.Matt said,
December 3rd, 2008 

@Adrian
Yay for quoting the wrong person! Ah, I kid, haha.
I think your idea for the second film is great.

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Adrian said,
December 4th, 2008 

@S.Matt
Yicks! My bad, S. Matt. LOL, Great idea,bud.

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BRAVEHEART said,
December 4th, 2008 

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.

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S.Matt said,
December 4th, 2008 

@ 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?

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Ken J said,
December 5th, 2008 

Damn man, all of this talk makes me want to watch some Rome… I do own both seasons on DVD… :-D

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KEL said,
December 8th, 2008 

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.

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Ruby Red said,
December 10th, 2008 

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!

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Mr. D said,
December 21st, 2008 

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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