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Chris Hemsworth Will Lead The Wolverines In RED DAWN reboot!
Latino Review —
Chris Hemsworth Will Lead The Wolverines In RED DAWN reboot! By Kellvin Chavez on May 16, 2009 [image] After the breaking news from Deadline Hollywood Daily about Chris Hemsworth being cast as ...
Thor Has Been Cast
Latino Review —
... hammer in Marvel Studio's upcoming film adaptation of the classic comic book series. Though most Americans might not know Hemsworth beyond his role as the doomed elder Kirk, he's had a fairly fruitful career back in Australia, appearing in 171 episodes of a TV series called Home and Away . What do you think? Is Hemsworth worthy of being Thor? You can check out his pic below before you decide, but we'll find out for sure in 2011 when the film's scheduled to be released. Source: Nikki Finke's Deadline Hollywood Daily ...
Chris Hemsworth is Thor
/Film —
... comic book character in the Summer 2012 superhero team-up film The Avengers.
You might be wondering, “Who the hell is Chris Hemsworth?” While you might not recognize his name, you saw him on the big screen last weekend in JJ Abrams’ Star Trek as George Kirk. Some of my critic friends had a big problem with Hemsworth’s performance in the opening sequence, but I did not.
Nikki Finke reports that Marvel and Branagh made the final ...
Marvel Finds Its Thor!
TheMovingPicture.net —
... Nikki Finke over at Deadline Hollywood is reporting that Australian actor Chris Hemsworth has landed the coveted title role in Marvel’s next big superhero flick – Thor. Kenneth Branagh is directing the film which is slated to open May 20, 2011. ...
Chris Hemsworth Officially Cast as Kenneth Branagh's Thor
FirstShowing.net —
... It looks like we finally have our Thor! After months and months of casting rumors, Nikki Finke at Deadline Hollywood is reporting that Australian actor ...
Marvel Summons Chris Hemsworth to Play ‘Thor’
Film School Rejects —
... Nikki Finke won’t have to use her eternally annoying trademark line ‘Toldja!’ this time, as she appears to be quite clearly the first on the scene with news of the casting of the title role in Marvel’s upcoming adventure ...
Kenneth Branagh Has Chosen His Thor...
FlicksNews.net —
...and its Chris Hemsworth who just recently starred in Star Trek as George Kirk, deadlinehollywooddaily has the scoop.
And Your New 'Thor' is Chris Hemsworth. Uh...Who?
Get The Big Picture —
Put all that supastar speculation to rest. According to Deadline Hollywood Daily, Marvel has announced that its new ...
Has Chris Hemsworth Been Cast as Thor ?
ComingSoon.net - 30 most recent stories —
... . At the same time, the Australian actor, who got his start on the popular local television show "Home and Away," is also reported to play the lead in MGM's remake of Red Dawn . As has been standard, there is no comment or confirmation from Marvel Studios, but one expects if it is true, it will be confirmed by Monday. You can read Nikki's report on how and why Hemsworth got the role (and who he was in competition with) over on Deadline Hollywood Daily and then let us know what you think of this casting below. ...
Has Chris Hemsworth Been Cast as Thor ?
Superherohype.com —
... . At the same time, the Australian actor, who got his start on the popular local television show "Home and Away," is also reported to play the lead in MGM's remake of Red Dawn . As has been standard, there is no comment or confirmation from Marvel Studios, but one expects if it is true, it will be confirmed by Monday. You can read Nikki's report on how and why Hemsworth got the role (and who he was in competition with) over on Deadline Hollywood Daily and then let us know what you think of this casting below. ...
Marvel’s Thor is Chris Hemsworth
Screen Rant —
... Branagh on to helm Thor was pretty ballsy, but casting a relative-unknown to be the Norse God? Marvel might have hit it’s 2011 blockbuster hat trick.
Thor is scheduled to begin production next January with a May 20, 2011 release.
The announcement of Chris Hemsworth puts to rest months and months of speculation about who would play Thor. Do you think Hemsworth can handle the magic hammer?
Source: Nikki Finke
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Captain Kirk's dead daddy is found worthy to wield Mjolnir in Branagh's THOR?!?
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... - Over at Nikki Finke's Deadline Hollywood Daily - she's claiming that Chris Hemsworth aka Captain Kirk's ungodly heroic dead daddy from JJ's STAR TREK - was apparently carried by Valkyries to Asgard where Odin claimed him as his son and handed him the role of The Mighty Thor! He beat out the physical manifestation of THOR in Alexander Skarsgard, who has had a very large and vocal fan community heralding him as the God of Thunder, but Chris seems to be grabbing a lot of parts - and we'll see how this all plays out. Now that MARVEL has their THOR, I expect casting to speed up ...
Chris Hemsworth to play Thor
Come Back Shane! —
... What a week for Chris since, on Thursday, he just got cast as the Red Dawn lead. Brother Liam, who's only been in Los Angeles for 3 weeks and doesn't even have an agent yet, just got cast the male lead in Last Song opposite Miley Cyrus in the Disney film based on the Nicholas Sparks novel. Both brothers live in William Ward's guest house. Unreal! [Nikki Finke] ...
Captain Kirk's Dad Cast as the Lead in 'Thor'
RopeofSilicon.com —
Deadline Hollywood is reporting Chris Hemsworth is set to take on the title role in Kenneth Branagh's Thor, the filmed adaptation of the Marvel comic first launched back in 1962.
Hemsworth can currently be seen on the big screen in Star Trek playing the ill-fated father of James T. Kirk. Finke at Deadline is also reporting he will be playing the lead in United Artists' upcoming remake of Red Dawn. This, on top of currently filming Cabin in the Woods for Drew Goddard (Cloverfield) who penned that ...
Chris Hemsworth Cast As The Lead In Kenneth Branagh's 'Thor'?
:: The Playlist :: —
... Up and coming Australian actor Chris Hemsworth has been cast in the lead role of Kenneth Branagh's "Thor," Nikki Finke reports. ...
News: Kirk Senior is Thor
HeyUGuys —
... to IMDb), do you think that it would have ever crossed his mind that one day he might be a global megastar? Let alone becoming one of the biggest sci-fi legends of all time's dad.
If you're not sure when you recognise him from at first, as I wasn't, you will have seen him in the last two weeks in J.J. Abram's Star Trek as George Kirk, James Kirk's father for the first 10 minutes of the film.
News broke yesterday on Nikke Finke that Hemsworth will be cast in Mavel's live action version of Thor. ...
Chris Hemsworth Cast In Lead Role For ‘Thor’?
MTV Movies Blog —
... According to Nikki Finke’s Deadline Hollywood Daily blog, “Thor” director Kenneth Branagh and Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige chose Hemsworth after a back-and-forth process in which the 25-year-old actor was nixed early on, then given a second chance to read for the part. ...
Chris Hemsworth rumoured as Thor
Total Film News —
... while Daily is reporting it as gospel, Marvel has yet to confirm it – then Helmsworth will not only star in Thor but also appear in The Avengers. It’ll also a signal a good time for the actor, since he just snagged the lead in United Artists’ remake of Red Dawn, and also recently wrapped a part in the Joss Whedon-produced Cabin In The Woods Stay tuned for the official update… [Source: Deadline Hollywood Daily] Is he the right man for Thor? Who would you ...
Chris Hemsworth rumoured as Thor
Total Film News —
... while Daily is reporting it as gospel, Marvel has yet to confirm it – then Helmsworth will not only star in Thor but also appear in The Avengers. It’ll also a signal a good time for the actor, since he just snagged the lead in United Artists’ remake of Red Dawn, and also recently wrapped a part in the Joss Whedon-produced Cabin In The Woods Stay tuned for the official update… [Source: Deadline Hollywood Daily] Is he the right man for Thor? Who would you ...
There’s Thor: Chris Hemsworth?
At The Movies - Film News and Reviews —
... Nikkie Finke is reporting on Deadline Hollywood Daily that Chris Hemsworth has landed the title role in Thor, the adaptation of the Marvel Comic. She believes (no doubt hopes) there will be a confirmation of this from Marvel on Monday. Kenneth Branagh is set to direct the film, which is set for a May 20, 2011 release. ...
Chris Hemsworth selected as Thor
Total Film News —
... It’ll also a signal a good time for the actor, since he just snagged the lead in United Artists’ remake of Red Dawn, and also recently wrapped a part in the Joss Whedon-produced Cabin In The Woods UPDATE! It's official - both Variety and The Hollywood Reporter are covering that he's in final talks. So... yes. Someone who used to appear in Home & Away really will be Thor... [Source: Deadline Hollywood Daily] Is he the right man for Thor? Who would you pick? ...
ALL SUPERHEROES ARE AUSTRALIAN NOW
Filmdrunk —
... younger brother Liam (who’s also a ROAR client) then tested for the role of Thor, but Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige passed. Then, after a conversation with Ward (”You’ve got to reconsider Chris, he’s your guy”), Feige decided to let Chris read again. And once Marvel put him on tape, it was “Oh my god”. [Thor director Kenneth] Branagh came to town last week and saw the Chris test and made the final casting decision. [NikkiFinke] ...
5/18 Web Round-up
In Contention —
... • It looks like Kenneth Branagh and Marvel have found their Thor: Chris Hemsworth from “Star Trek.” [Deadline Hollywood Daily] ...
'Star Trek' Co-Star Chris Hemsworth Cast As 'Thor'
MTV Movies —
... According to DeadlineHollywoodDaily.com, which first broke the news, Branagh and Marvel initially rejected the 25-year-old Hemsworth before giving him a second chance to read for the part. Other actors reportedly up for the role included Alexander Skarsgård ("Generation Kill"), Charlie Hunnam ("Sons of Anarchy") and Hemsworth's young brother Liam ("Knowing"). ...
Thor Is Cast
Movie Moron —
... Well, you with the snooty thought process, this man is currently on screens in a brief role as Captain Kirk Snr in JJ Abrams’ Star Trek reboot. He’s also currently filming for Joss Whedon’s Cabin in the Woods and will be the leading man in the yet-to-be-shot Red Dawn . If that’s not enough, he was only in Home and Away for, like, a hundred and seventy episodes. This is good news for the long-delayed superhero flick. Expect more casting announcements in the coming weeks. Source: Deadline Hollywood
Kirk’s Dad to Star in Thor and Red Dawn Remake
Film Junk —
... The actor’s name is Chris Hemsworth, and he hails from Australia where he is well-known for having a major role on the TV show Home and Away. He was also cast in Joss Whedon’s upcoming horror movie The Cabin in the Woods, which is currently in production. Nikki Finke was the first to break the news, which has not yet been confirmed by Marvel. However, this is probably because his casting in Thor was dependent on the shooting schedule for Red Dawn, so they are still verifying that everything will line up. ...
Chris Hemsworth Cast as Thor!!
Movies - Spoilers —
... director had nixed him early on. I'm told Chris' younger brother Liam (who's also a ROAR client) then tested for the role of Thor, but Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige passed. Then, after a conversation with Ward ("You've got to reconsider Chris, he's your guy"), Feige decided to let Chris read again. And once Marvel put him on tape, it was "Oh my god". Branagh came to town last week and saw the Chris test and made the final casting decision today. Source: Deadline Hollywood ...
Chris Hemsworth is Thor!
The Movie Blog —
His name was in the running so this doesn’t come out of left field, but it seems like Chris Hemsworth will be lifting the might Hammer of Thor to play the golden trussed God.
Deadline Hollywood scoops:
Marvel Studios’ Kevin Feige and director Kenneth Branagh have chosen their THOR — and it’s Chris Hemsworth, who can currently be seen as “George Kirk” in J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek reboot and also just snagged the lead in Red Dawn for United Artists on Thursday. (He’s currently filming ...
