Koete Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 EXCLUSIVE: Marvel Studios, which is in production on the Joss Whedon-directed The Avengers, is making a full commitment to Thor 2, with Chris Hemsworth reprising his role as the title hero. Marvel will need to hire a director for that film because, I've learned, Kenneth Branagh won't be returning as helmer. Branagh, who directed the first film and watched it gross $437 million worldwide with a few territories still playing out, will likely be involved in some producing capacity. His exit was "mutual and amicable," I'm told. That means a big job is out there that a lot of directors and their agents will be chasing over the upcoming holiday. Disney will today finalize a release date for Thor 2, which will be released sometime in the summer, 2013. Disney and Marvel have already slotted the Robert Downey Jr-starrer Iron Man 3 to open May 3, 2013. So figure that Thor 2 will come later in the summer. Source Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venneh Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 Kind of torn. Yay for sequel, but boo for Branagh not being involved as much cause I'm pretty sure that's why the film turned out as well as it did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc20willsave Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 DAMN! You beat me to it. Anyway, I can honestly see why Branagh isn't returning. He's not locked in and I'm sure he has other projects he'd like to work on. As for Branagh being the sole reason for the film turning out as well as it did, two of the three credited screenwriter's also worked on X-Men First Class and I'm actually more concerned if they'll be working on the script for the sequel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxPower Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 Same in the torn category. But I guess it depends on the story, the first one is such a great vehicle for Branagh, where as a sequel might explore a different side of the character, so a new director might bring something to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFetch Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 As long as it has a good script, it'll be fine. It's not like they are going to let Uwe Boll direct it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slothian Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Branagh did the groundwork very well, but Thor's direction is ultimately going to be decided by what he does in the Avengers film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightWing Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Listening to this podcast interviewing the writers, it sounds like although Branagh was able to tie everything together well, all of the film's themes and ideas were in the script already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slothian Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Oh, I don't doubt it, given the amount riding on the Avengers project being a success. But it's one thing to write an impressive scene, it's quite another to shoot it impressively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonC Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 As long as it has a good script, it'll be fine. It's not like they are going to let Uwe Boll direct it. Isn't he dead? Or was that just wishful thinking on my part? Haven't seen one of his 'movies' on the shelves for a while... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFetch Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 On the heels of the breaking news earlier today that Patty Jenkins is likely to sign on as the director of Marvel Studios' upcoming Thor 2 comes the sequel's first plot details, straight from studio president Kevin Feige. "[We're going to] take Thor literally to other worlds," Feige told EW, "...[it will] primarily be the journey of that character, of he and Jane Foster and how the new dynamic with his father is working out, as well as what are the broader stakes for The Nine Worlds.” The inclusion of Foster and Odin in the plot hints that Natalie Portman and Anthony Hopkins are likely to reprise their respective roles, but leading man Chris Hemsworth is, at the moment, the only fully confirmed cast member for the July 26, 2013 release. http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/168460-thor-2-plot-details-revealed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxPower Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 I wonder what this means for Loki in Avengers? Although I doubt they would have done another Loki as the villain movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc20willsave Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 Patty Jenkins is officially directing. Also, it doesn't say it out and out in the article but the release date has been pushed back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc20willsave Posted December 7, 2011 Report Share Posted December 7, 2011 And Patty Jenkins is officially out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFetch Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 Natalie Portman is not happy with Marvel over this. Honestly, if she's that unhappy and wants to take time off acting anyway, they should replace her. This is a distraction the movie doesn't need, and she'll end up phoning in her performance anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFetch Posted December 25, 2011 Report Share Posted December 25, 2011 Emmy-winning HBO helmer ("Game of Thrones") joins Marvel's sequelAfter losing director Patty Jenkins earlier this month over creative differences, Marvel Studios have decided upon a replacement for their sequel Thor 2, and according to Deadine, it's Alan Taylor, the director who has mainly been helming television shows for HBO like "Game of Thrones," "Boardwalk Empire" and "The Sopranos" (for which he won an Emmy) with a resumé that goes back to "Oz." His last feature was 2003's Kill the Poor and he directed Palookaville in 1995. With a director accustomed to working fast, the film is back on track for its November 15, 2013 release date, working from the script co-written by Don Payne. http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/169101-director-alan-taylor-claims-thor-2- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFetch Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 Though "The Avengers" continues to dominate the global box office, Marvel is not slowing down on preparations for its future endeavors, as Mads Mikkelsen is in talks to star as one of the villains in Disney and Marvel's "Thor 2." It is unknown at this time exactly what part he will play, but Tom Hiddleston will still have a big part as antagonist Loki. Marvel declined to comment on the casting. Most of the cast from the original, including star Chris Hemsworth, are returning, with Alan Taylor ("Game of Thrones") helming. Don Payne, who co-wrote "Thor," penned the original draft with Robert Rodat doing the most recent polish. Marvel has skedded "Thor 2" for Nov. 15, 2013, with production expected to start later this summer. Best known for his role as the villain in "Casino Royale," Mikkelsen's pic "The Hunt" recently bowed at Cannes. He's currently shooting "The Neccessary Death of Charlie Countryman" starring Shia LaBeouf. http://www.variety.c...le/VR1118054627 Rumor is Amora The Enchantress is the second villain in the movie, which means this guy is probably Skurge The Executioner. Also, I'm thinking that Emily Blunt is going to be Amora. Just a gut feeling.She was originally cast as Black Widow, but had to drop out. She was also in the finals to play Peggy in Captain America. You know she's at the top of Marvel's list to be in something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc20willsave Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 I so want Enchantress to be the villain. If anything, it helps along the idea of Masters of Evil for Avengers 2. As opposed to the post credits readers showing the formation of The Avengers, it shows the villains being recruited. I am seriously hoping they use Baron Zemo for Cap 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donomark Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 Excited for Mads Mikkelson as the next Thor villain. That's what keeps me invested, the excellent actors they bring into the franchise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFetch Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 As Thor 2 gears up for production, the search is now to replace Joshua Dallas, who played Fandral, one of the Warriors Three, in the 2011 original. EW reports that, due to the actor's commitments to ABC's "Once Upon a Time", the role will be recast. The film is set to mark the third big screen appearance of Chris Hemsworth's Thor and Tom Hiddleston's Loki. Natalie Portman, Jaimie Alexander and Idris Elba have been confirmed to be returning for the Alan Taylor-directed sequel as well, though even more of the first film's cast likely to be back as well. Oddly enough, Dallas was not originally cast as Fandral in the first film and was a last-minute replacement for Stuart Townsend, who departed over creative differences in January of 2010. Featuring a screenplay by Robert Rodat and Don Payne, Thor 2 is scheduled to be released on November 15, 2013. UPDATE: The Hollywood Reporter has word that "Chuck" star Zachary Levi is in early talks to take on the role. http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/171037-thor-2-to-recast-fandral I saw Zachary Levi on an E3 special and didn't recognize him at first. He started a company called Nerd Machine. I'm not really sure what they do, but they are at all the conventions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc20willsave Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 Levi has confirmed he's taking the part. At the same time, Mads is leaving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stavros Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 Tough break. I could care less who plays Fandral but Mads is always excellent, hopefully they get someone similarly cold to play whoever it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Stavros Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 Hmm. Interesting title. Anyone know if this relates to a specific story? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venneh Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 I'd be willing to bet either Hel or Nifelheim will be involved? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koete Posted July 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 Guess I should have refreshed the page, I was thinking what Hannah thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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