Marvel Studios have found their Odin. VARIETY [1] reports that Anthony Hopkins will take on the role of Thor and Loki's father. Chris Hemsworth will be Thor, and Tom Hiddleston is Loki. Natalie Portman will play Thor's girlfriend Jane Foster. Kenneth Branagh is directing.
Mark Protosevich and Zack Stentz penned the script that follows med student Dr. Donald Blake as he learns be is really the Norse god Thor.
Production on the film starts in January with Paramount setting May 20, 2011 for the film's release.
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