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Rene Russo To Play Mother Of "Thor"
19 December 2009 8:15 AM, PST | www.ohmygore.com/ | See recent OhMyGore news »
Rene Russo is set to play Frigga, the mother of the titular hammer-wielding Norse hero in "Thor" for Marvel Studios says Variety. As the wife of Norse god (Anthony Hopkins) Frigga is the queen of Asgard and mother to both Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and the villain Loki (Tom Hiddleston). Natalie Portman also stars as Thor's love interest. Natalie Portman, Samuel L. Jackson, Colm Feore, Stellan Skarsgard, Idris Elba, Kat Dennings, Stuart Townsend, Ray Stevenson, Tadanobu Asano and maybe Jeremy Renner are starring. Mark Protosevich and Zack Stentz penned the script in which arrogant warrior Thor reignites an ancient war and as punishment, "Thor" is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans. Once here, he learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain »
Rene Russo Joins Thor
17 December 2009 11:28 PM, PST | ShockYa | See recent ShockYa news »
Rene Russo has joined the cast of Marvel Entertainment’s “Thor” as the Asgardian queen goddess Frigga, wife of the Norse god Odin. Kenneth Branagh is directing, with Mark Protosevich and Zack Stentz having written the script. Starring Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Hopkins, Tom Hiddleston, and Nataline Portman, the movie is slated to hit theaters May 20th, 2011. After reigniting an ancient war, Thor, the Norse god of thunder, is cast down to Earth from Asgard to learn humility and humanity, and takes the guise of the crippled Dr. Donald Blake. He must learn what it takes to be a true hero as a dark force descends on Earth. Stay tuned to Shockya.com [...] »
- Costa Koutsoutis
Rene Russo to be mother of 'Thor'
17 December 2009 7:08 PM, PST | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »
Rene Russo has joined the cast of Paramount.s "Thor" as Frigga, the mother of Thor.She joins a cast that includes Anthony Hopkins, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Kat Dennings, Stuart Townsend, Ray Stevenson and Chris Hemsworth as Thor. According to Variety, Kenneth Branagh will be directing the film. Shooting will be underway in January.Paramount has already set a release date for the film of May 20, 2011.Mark Protosevich and Zack Stentz wrote the script, which has the Norse god Thor reigniting an ancient war. As punishment, Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans. »
- Adnan Tezer
Rene Russo Rounds Out ‘Thor’ Cast
17 December 2009 7:25 AM, PST | ReelLoop.com | See recent Reel Loop news »
I’m taken aback by the casting direction that Kenneth Branagh has taken with his film version of Marvel Comics’ Thor — it might just be my unfamiliarity with the subject material, but really? The 40-Year-Old Virgin’s Kat Dennings in a tale of Asgard’s invasion of Earth?
That’s not to say I’m disappointed or unexcited. In fact, Branagh has fleshed out an incredibly interesting cast featuring Star Trek’s Chris Hemsworth as Thor, alongside Natalie Portman, Anthony Hopkins, Stellan Skarsgard and Ray Stevenson.
The latest addition to the cast of Thor is Rene Russo, who will be playing Frigga, the mother of Thor. Russo has been sort of non-existent for the past few years, so it’s good to see her stepping behind one of Marvel’s upcoming centerpiece films.
Thor begins production in January and is scheduled for release on May 20, 2011. Scripted by Mark Protosevich and Zack Stentz (I Am Legend, »
- John Cooper
Rene Russo Cast As Mother of 'Thor'
17 December 2009 6:44 AM, PST | MTV Splash Page | See recent MTV Splash Page news »
Veteran actress Rene Russo has signed on to appear in Kenneth Branagh’s greatly anticipated adaptation of “Thor.”
According to Variety, Russo has been cast as Frigga, the wife of Odin — portrayed by Anthony Hopkins in the film — and the mother of Thor and Loki, who are played by Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston respectively.
Frigga’s role in the film may differ from her few appearances in the “Thor” comic. In Marvel’s continuity, Frigga is the step-mother of both Thor and Loki — not their actual mother. Thor is the son of Odin and the Earth goddess Gaea while Loki is adopted by Odin after his Frost Giant parents are slain in battle.
It’s worth noting that Variety’s description of the film’s story has changed slightly. In the article, Thor is described a “powerful but arrogant warrior Thor reigniting an ancient war. As punishment, Thor is »
- Blair Marnell
Rene Russo Is Thor's Momma
17 December 2009 1:06 AM, PST | LatinoReview | See recent LatinoReview news »
Rene Russo has joined the ever-growing and impressive cast of the upcoming "Thor." As the wife of Norse god Odin, to be played by Anthony Hopkins in the film, Frigga is the queen of Asgard. She's also the mother of Thor and Loki, the pic's primary villain, portrayed by Tom Hiddleston. And, as a reminder: Mark Protosevich and Zack Stentz penned the script, which has the powerful but arrogant warrior Thor reigniting an ancient war. As punishment, Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans. Once here, he learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends dark forces of Asgard to invade Earth. As I said at the start, this cast is turning out to be quite impressive. I still have a hard time seeing them tying this one in to the other movies, but it »
Rene Russo Joins Thor
16 December 2009 11:57 PM, PST | www.canmag.com | See recent CanMag news »
With most the title cast now selected, Marvel realized that they were short one mother for Thor. Stepping in to play Frigga, the mother of the hammer-wielding Norse hero, is Rene Russo.
Rene Russo for Thor
Scripted by Mark Protosevich and Zack Stentz, Thor follows the powerful but arrogant warrior Thor as he reignites an ancient war. As punishment, Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans. Once here, he learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends dark forces of Asgard to invade Earth. »
Rene Russo To Play Mother Of "Thor"
16 December 2009 11:12 PM, PST | Dark Horizons | See recent Dark Horizons news »
Rene Russo is set to play Frigga, the mother of the titular hammer-wielding Norse hero in "Thor" for Marvel Studios says Variety.
As the wife of Norse god (Anthony Hopkins) Frigga is the queen of Asgard and mother to both Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and the villain Loki (Tom Hiddleston). Natalie Portman also stars as Thor’s love interest.
Mark Protosevich and Zack Stentz penned the script in which arrogant warrior Thor reignites an ancient war and as punishment, Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans.
Once here, he learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends dark forces of Asgard to invade Earth. Kenneth Branagh directs the project which begins filming in January. »
- Garth Franklin
Rene Russo To Play Mother Of "Thor"
16 December 2009 11:12 PM, PST | Dark Horizons | See recent Dark Horizons news »
Rene Russo is set to play Frigga, the mother of the titular hammer-wielding Norse hero in "Thor" for Marvel Studios says Variety.
As the wife of Norse god (Anthony Hopkins) Frigga is the queen of Asgard and mother to both Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and the villain Loki (Tom Hiddleston). Natalie Portman also stars as Thor’s love interest.
Mark Protosevich and Zack Stentz penned the script in which arrogant warrior Thor reignites an ancient war and as punishment, Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans.
Once here, he learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends dark forces of Asgard to invade Earth. Kenneth Branagh directs the project which begins filming in January. »
- Garth Franklin
Russo joins Thor
16 December 2009 10:03 PM, PST | JoBlo.com | See recent JoBlo news »
Kenneth Branagh's Thor is really starting to shape up now. Filming is already set to start next month, and now Rene Russo has been cast as the superhero's stepmother, Frigga. The film, penned by Mark Protosevich (I Am Legend, Poseidon) and Zack Stentz ("Fringe", "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles"), "has the powerful but arrogant warrior Thor reigniting an ancient war. As punishment, Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans. Once here, he »
- George Merchan
Rene Russo Sets Her Sights on Thor
16 December 2009 9:34 PM, PST | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
Rene Russo signs on as Thor's stepmother, Frigga In a story from Variety, Rene Russo has come aboard the cast of Thor. She will play the role of Frigga, the stepmother of the title character. Kenneth Branagh is directing this project which starts shooting in January and stars Chris Hemsworth as Thor. Paramount is going to release the film on May 20, 2011. Russo will be the wife of Norse god Odin (Anthony Hopkins), "Frigga is the queen of Asgard. She's also the mother of Thor and Loki (Tom Hiddleston)." Natalie Portman will play Thor's love interest. Mark Protosevich and Zack Stentz wrote the screenplay which sees Thor restarting an ancient war. To make amends, Thor is sent down to Earth and must live among humans. Once he gets here, he discovers what being a true hero is all about when the most evil villain of Thor's world sends »
"Thor's" Mommy Found!
16 December 2009 8:29 PM, PST | Manny the Movie Guy | See recent Manny the Movie Guy news »
Rene Russo is set to play Frigga, Thor's mommy, in the upcoming film "Thor." She's the Queen of Asgard and wife of Norse god Odin (Anthony Hopkins). She's also the mother of Thor and Loki (the villain to be played by Tom Hiddleston).
Kenneth Branagh is directing from a script co-written by Mark Protosevich and Zack Stentz. Production is set to start shooting in January. Chris Hemsworth will play our hammer-wielding hero, Thor, and Natalie Portman will star as his love interest, Jane Foster.
Paramount is releasing the film on May 20, 2011.
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- Manny
Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye in Thor?
29 November 2009 5:47 AM, PST | Filmofilia | See recent Filmofilia news »
Jeremy Renner (The Hurt Locker) has hinted he may be playing the comic-book character, archer hero Clint Barton, a.k.a. Hawkeye, in Kenneth Branagh’s “Thor“
“Hawkeye could be interesting,” Renner said. “I’d love for that to happen. It’d be fun… I’m just happy to get considered for big franchise roles like that.”
He added:
“I’m not exactly sure why he’s shutting down the idea of playing the Cap’n in favor of the much less prestigious Hawkeye, but I’m intrigued. Let’s hear more.
“If I was a betting man, I would bet that Hawkeye would probably show up in Thor, and then be in The Avengers,” he said. “But do I know for sure? I can’t say. But I’d love for that to happen. It’d be fun.”
Clint Barton, Hawkeye info:
While Hawkeye has no superhuman powers, he »
- Allan Ford
Kat Dennings to be part of 'Thor'
24 November 2009 6:15 PM, PST | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »
Kat Dennings will join the cast of "Thor." According to Variety, the Paramount/Marvel Studios film begins production in January.Dennings will play Darcy, who works with the Jane Foster character played by Natalie Portman.Anthony Hopkins and Chris Hemsworth have already been cast, with Kenneth Branagh directing.The film was written by Mark Protosevich and Zack Stentz and focuses on a partly disabled medical student who discovers his alter ego, the Norse god Thor. Paramount will release the film on May 20, 2011. »
- Adnan Tezer
'Thor' Sends Kat Dennings to Asgard?
23 November 2009 12:45 PM, PST | Cinematical | See recent Cinematical news »
By: Zachary Hermann
We can all thank Natalie Portman for letting slip this bit of casting news for the upcoming Thor movie. While plugging the American remake of Brothers (hitting theaters Dec. 4), Portman told MTV News she is "really excited" to work with her friend Kat Dennings on Thor. It just feels like cast announcements have been pouring in for the upcoming Marvel adaptation -- Dennings will join Portman (love interest Jane Foster), Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Anthony Hopkins (Odin), Stellan Skarsgård, Colm Feore, Tom Hiddleston (Loki) and just about everyone else under the sun for what is shaping up to be a very interesting stab at the Norse superhero. Kenneth Branagh will be directing from the script by Mark Protosevich (with Zack Stentz and Ashley Miller).
Of course the burning question here is who will Dennings be playing? MTV's Splash Page and /film both mention the possibility of Enchantress, which »
- Cinematical staff
Stan Lee Talks More About ‘Thor’ Cameo
19 November 2009 1:45 PM, PST | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »
Given his history of cameos, (Iron Man, Spider-Man, Hulk, X-Men, Daredevil, etc.) it’s not exactly shocking that Lee will be getting one in Thor. Here’s what the George Washington of Marvel Comics said to MTV about meeting with the film’s director, four-time Academy Award nominee, Kenneth Branagh:
“I had lunch with Branagh, [who's] the nicest guy in the world as well as the most talented… months ago, when he was first starting on the movie, he said he would get a cameo for me.”
There ya have it. In case you’re insane and want to know exactly when Stan Lee will appear in the background of the film selling hot dogs or whatever, he had this to say to those dogged MTV folks when pressed for details:
“I think he has more important things to think of at the moment with the movie — like who he »
- Scott Miller
'Thor' gets his Warrior's Three
18 November 2009 5:28 PM, PST | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »
Stuart Townsend, Ray Stevenson and Tadanobu Asano have been cast as Warrior.s Three, the trio of Asgardian warriors who fight alongside Thor in the Marvel Entertainment film "Thor."Townsend plays Fandral, a character that was inspired by Errol Flynn and his swashbuckling movies. Stevenson plays Volstagg the Valiant, a tough brawler inspired by Shakespeare.s Falstaff. Asano plays Hogun the Grim, the third warrior and traveling companion of Thor, who is played by Chris Hemsworth.Kenneth Branagh is directing with Anthony Hopkins, Tom Hiddleston and Natalie Portman starring.The script was written by Mark Protosevich and Zack Stentz. According to Variety, Paramount Pictures will release "Thor" on May 20, 2011. »
- Adnan Tezer
Stuart Townsend, Ray Stevenson and Tadanobu Asano join 'Thor'
17 November 2009 10:04 PM, PST | Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news »
Stuart Townsend, Ray Stevenson and Tadanobu Asano have been cast to play Warrior’s Three, a trio of Asgardian adventurers who fight alongside the Norse god Thor (played by Chris Hemsworth) in the adaptation of the Marvel comicbook which is being helmed by Kenneth Brannagh. Townsend plays Fandral, a character based on Errol Flynn and his movies. Stevenson is in to play Volstagg the Valiant, a character inspired by Shakespeare’s Falstaff who is a hard-living brawler. Asano ("Mongol") plays Hogun the Grim. Anthony Hopkins, Tom Hiddleston, Natalie Portman, Jamie Alexander, Colm Feore and Stellan Skarsgård also star. Mark Protosevich, Zack Stentz and Ashley Miller write based on the characters created by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber and Jack Kirby. Paramount Pictures will send "Thor" to theatres on May 20, 2011. »
Thor Gets His Warrior's Three
17 November 2009 10:26 AM, PST | www.canmag.com | See recent CanMag news »
Marvel Entertainment has picked up Stuart Townsend, Ray Stevenson, and Tadanobu Asano to join Thor as the Norse god's buddies, Warrior's Three .
The Warrior's Three Are Stuart Townsend, Ray Stevenson, and Tadanobu Asano
Directed by Kenneth Branagh off a script by Mark Protosevich and Zack Stentz, Thor already supports a cast that includes Anthony Hopkins, Tom Hiddleston, Natalie Portman and Chris Hemsworth, whose Star Trek cameo landed him the title role.
Townsend has been cast to play Fandral, a character which was drawn in the comic book series based on Errol Flynn and his movies. Stevenson, who I adore thanks to his HBO Rome days, plays Volstagg the Valiant, a hard-living brawler, a character inspired by Falstaff. Asano, best known for starring in .Mongol,. plays Hogun the Grim, the third warrior and traveling companion of the hammer-swinging Thor. »
The Warriors Three Has Been Cast in “Thor” Movie
17 November 2009 5:11 AM, PST | Filmofilia | See recent Filmofilia news »
According to Variety, Stuart Townsend, Ray Stevenson, and Tadanobu Asano will play the Warrior’s Three, a trio of Asgardian adventurers who fight alongside “Thor.”
Fandral the Dashing (Stuart Townsend): is a warrior of Asgard and an adventurer. He is an irrepressible swashbuckler and romantic. His bravery and optimism often puts the group in highly disadvantageous positions; as perennially pointed out by the gloomy Hogun. Fandral considers himself the consummate ladies’ man and is often depicted with a bevy of young ladies. His actual success with these ladies is intermittent at best, but as such provides numerous opportunities for humorous results. Despite these flaws, he possesses an excessively noble spirit and will do the right thing without thought to his personal safety or prosperity.
Hogun the Grim (Tadanobu Asano): The only thing known about his past is that he’s not an Aesir like most of the Asgardians. »
- Allan Ford
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