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Anthony Hopkins to play Thor's father, Odin
Anthony Hopkins to play Thor's father, Odin
Anthony Hopkins is in negotiations to play the Norse god Odin in “Thor,” Marvel Studios' adaptation being directed by Kenneth Branagh. The movie’s story sees the god of thunder Thor, a powerful but arrogant warrior whose reckless actions re-ignite an...
Anthony Hopkins cast in 'Thor'
variety.com — Film News: Actor to play Odin, Thor's father in Paramount pic -- Anthony Hopkins has been set... to star in "Thor," the Marvel Studios production that begins production in January. (more) Anthony Hopkins cast in 'Thor'
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Hopkins to Play Thor's Father
The Wrap RSS — ... (Photographs by Jonathan Alcorn) Anthony Hopkins is in negotiations to play the Norse god Odin in Thor, Marvel Studios' adaptation being directed by Kenneth Branagh. The movie s story sees the god of thunder Thor, a powerful but arrogant warrior whose reckless actions re-ignite an ancient war. As punishment, Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans. Chris Hemsworth is Thor and the cast includes Tom Hiddleston and Natalie Portman among others. Read more at the Hollywood Reporter. ...

Anthony Hopkins Joins 'Thor' as Odin!
Cinematical — There's big news from Asgard tonight! According to The Hollywood Reporter, the legendary Sir Anthony Hopkins has joined the cast of Thor. This isn't one of these tightly kept casting announcements either, as THR reports that he and no one else is playing Odin. (Incidentally, there's no mention of Robert DeNiro and Jude Law among the confirmed cast members, so I'm guessing that was just a fever dream of a rumor.) If you're not up on your Thor or Nordic mythology, Odin is the father of Thor and the ruler of Asgard. He's your ...

Anthony Hopkins is going as Odin for Halloween!
THE BEAT — ... According to the Hollywood Reporter, Oscar winner Anthony Hopkins has signed up as Odin, all-father and dad of the the hero in the Thor movie now underway. ...

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