Ok, so the Jude Law/Robert Deniro stuff was a hoax, but this one is all legit, baby. Variety is reporting that Anthony Hopkins has signed on to play the role of Odin in Marvel's upcoming superhero film, Thor. Odin is the father of both Thor and the trickster god, Loki.
The Kenneth Branagh directed pic has taken on quite a Shakespearian tone since it was first introduced, and Hopkins fits that perfectly. Then again, I thought he'd be good in Alexander, too, yet he sleepwalked through that role so bad he could've been endorsed by Ambien™. Still, Thor is shaping up to be the most impressive Marvel comics film yet.
Chris Hemsworth(Star Trek) is tackling the role of the Thunder God; Natalie Portman as his love interest Jane Foster; and Tom Hiddleston as Thor's evil brother, Loki. Thor is set to be released on May 20, 2011.
