Townsend leaves Thor

Melissa Molina — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 06:33:07 +0000

Almost every other week were doing reports on the newest person to be cast in the Kenneth Branagh helmed comic book adaptation Thor. This is not the case as Stuart Townsend jumps off of the high profile Norse god based superhero movie from Marvel Studios. Apparently he jumped off due to creative differences, and the only form of creativity that I could fathom he is talking about is more than likely just money. Now the actor is quickly replaced by acting newcomer Joshua Dallas, and for a great reason. January 11th marks the start of initial filming, and it would not be starting out on a good foot if suddenly a minor character in the story was without an actor to bring him to life.

“Thor” stars Chris Hemsworth in the title role, a warrior cast down to Earth to live among mortals as punishment for his reckless actions, which rekindled an ancient war in the realm of Asgard. Thor’s troubles continue after dark forces of Asgard are dispatched to invade Earth (THR). This official-esque plot synopsis sounds a lot better than the one that’s been floating around for awhile. The movie also stars Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddelston, Anthony Hopkins, Samuel L. Jackson and many others. The feature comes out under Paramount Pictures on May 6th, rather than the 20th due to the sudden change in scheduling thanks to the postponement of Spider-Man 4.

Warriors Three are ready for battle

Melissa Molina — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:06:54 +0000

Despite what was recently reported in the rumor mill with who would be in the Warriors Three for the new Thor movie, Variety reports that actors Ray Stevenson, Stuart Townsend and Tadanobu Asano will fill those shoes. Previously there were tons of rumors that went around October and November about Jude Law, Robert De Niro and Dominic Cooper all taking the respective roles of what is better known as Thor’s sidekicks. Finally it looks like the initial casting phase for this Marvel Studios comic book adaptation is over and done with, and just in time.

The Kenneth Branagh directed feature will start filming this January of 2010, giving us plenty of time to lick our lips with anticipation over what footage will end up being shown at the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con. Thor stars Chris Hemsworth as the Norse god of sorts along with actors Natalie Portman, Anthony Hopkins, Jaimie Alexander and many more. The film is scheduled to be released on May 20, 2011.

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Townsend leaves Thor

Warriors Three are ready for battle