Kenneth Branagh Talks About Directing The Mighty Thor

Posted by Neil Miller (neil@filmschoolrejects.com) on December 14, 2008

Of the upcoming projects on the Marvel Studios slate, the adaptation of Thor seems to have come with the most speculation and cynicism. Unlike Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk or Captain America, Thor is more than just a man — he’s a god. That element of his character is looked upon by fans and pundits as the one thing that could steer his feature film debut toward being kitschy and completely implausible. Though as director Kenneth Branagh explained when he spoke for the first time about the project this week to MTV, there is more to it than just science fantasy, saying that the appeal of Thor is “to work on a story about one of the immortals, Gods, extraordinary beings, inter-dimensional creatures.”

“There’s science fiction and science fact and fantasy all woven into one,” he continued excitedly. “It’s based on Norse legends which Marvel sort of raided in a brilliant way.”

Branagh also commented on casting rumors, including that of Kevin Kidd’s involvement, saying that it is too soon to have a lead in place. Though to the delight of some fans, Branagh did promise that “someone sensational is going to play the part.” That person will undoubtedly be part of a rather sensational undertaking, as the director also talked about the film as “a chance to tell a big story on a big scale. It’s a human story right in the center of a big epic scenario.”

A “sensational” star in the role, an epic scale with all sorts of extraordinary beings and creatures — now that sounds like fun.


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  • odd
    Warning to Thor, we have a habit of nailing son-of-"god"'s to pieces of wood. Just watch your step there buddy
  • I trust in Kenneth Branagh's hands to make this movie I loved him in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and he is a thespian (nope sorry not lesbian) meaning he has that Shakespearean background and I think this will work out for the "Mighty" hero. I hope they'll able to make him appear in the Avengers I can't wait!!
  • "Someone sensational"--I've got $5 that says he's talking about casting himself in the role, like in Henry V and Much Ado About Nothing....Any takers?
  • Gary Jones
    Not opposed to Kevin Kidd, he fits the bill, but let's see: Edward Norton-The Hulk; Robert Downey Jr.-Iron Man; Samuel L. Jackson-Nick Fury. If I had to pick I'd say Brendan Fraser, I know its sounds rediculous, but he's a sound performer, he can have a hard etch in his face and very iconic eyes. And besides who else could bring together a character that resembles a Biker/Hippee/ Drunk Norse God?
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