Verily, news has been brought forth that shall compel thou to pinch thyself - Kenneth Branagh has been lined up to direct Thor for Marvel Studios. That's right, according to Variety, the darling of luvvies and one-man Shakespeare machine is about to sign on the dotted line and breathe new life into the Asgardian Thunder god of comic book lore. Now we never saw that coming but now that we've had time to digest the news, we have to say that it does actually make some kind of make sense. With a propensity to speak in iambic pentameter and displaying a flair for the overly dramatic, the hammer-wielding one seems to be a perfect fit for Branagh. Although we're pretty sure that the iambic pentameter will be ditched for the movie version. Having taken the place of previously attached director Matthew Vaughn, Branagh will still be working from Mark Protosevich's script which - last time we checked - takes place almost entirely on Asgard and introduces the God of Thunder as an arrogant young sod who needs to grow into his powers and learn how to be a man. It'll be interesting to see if Branagh will change any of this. The movie is scheduled for a June 4, 2010 release.

Glen Ferris

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Bloody hell.
That's a bit interesting. I'm verily chin-stroking now.... On a side note; lets hope it's not the disgusting mess that his 'version' of Frankenstein was. Good god. I love the book and the Jimmy Whale classic but I don't know what the hell THAT was. Still interesting choice though... ... Read More jimoakley666 About me
09:14, 01 October 2008 | Report This Post
RE: Kenneth Branagh To Direct Thor
http://www.cartoonspot.net/looney-tunes/picture/tweety- 1.jpg "I thought I thaw a Thor thread! I did, I did thee a Thor thread!" ... Read More Mason Verger About me
20:02, 30 September 2008 | Report This Post
RE: Kenneth Branagh To Direct Thor
Excellent choice, I'm utterly thrilled. ... Read More Kazuya About me
10:15, 30 September 2008 | Report This Post
Staggered
Forsooth, if he gets this wrong verily I shall kick his Midgard Serpent til it doth writhe in agony (sorry Pat M but I just could nay resist!!!! Just kidding, who knows how this will turn out! It seems an unlikely matchup but I thought that about Iron Man and Favreau - how wide of the mark I was - egg was def in the vicinity of the old head frontage! ... Read More Uncle Ludo About me
21:45, 29 September 2008 | Report This Post
Given the choices of Ratner et al
I think Branagh is an excellent choice. His style is operatic, his films always look great, and he knows his way around a story. Love the choice. Well done Marvel. ... Read More khac6876 About me
20:39, 29 September 2008 | Report This Post
As Thor as eggs are eggs...
...something something something. ... Read More The_Hat About me
19:31, 29 September 2008 | Report This Post
If Branagh directs this i'll kick him right up the arse.
...and give him a Thor backside. Nope, sorry - still no real strong opinions. meh. ... Read More The_Hat About me
19:30, 29 September 2008 | Report This Post
Is it a good idea for Branagh to direct?
It Thor is! Actually i've no strong feelings either way. I just wanted to make a Thor joke. ... Read More The_Hat About me
19:27, 29 September 2008 | Report This Post
RE: Could be interesting
Perhaps Branagh could take Triple H off to the RSC for a crash course in Shakespearean acting...  ... Read More KeithM About me
18:45, 29 September 2008 | Report This Post
RE: Could be interesting
I too thought they'd try for the "is it all in his head" Ultimates stylee, but I don't know if that would work in a full Thor film...for the Avengers film maybe but not for Thor. That said...this is either genius or folly and I'm not sure which ... Read More whitemouse About me
16:47, 29 September 2008 | Report This Post
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