Marvel Editor-In-Chief Joe Quesada and “New Avengers” writer Brian Michael Bendis have offered first hand accounts of their recent visit to the set of director Kenneth Branagh’s adaptation of “Thor.”
“I could listen to Branagh talk about ‘Thor’ all day long,” related Quesada on Twitter. “Cast is in place, sets are being built and screenplay is brilliant. Marveldom rules!”
Meanwhile, Bendis added on his own Twitter that “Thor movie meeting with Ken Branagh was over the top amazing. Visited the sets! I was in Odin's chamber!”
Bendis in particular has been extremely vocal in his praise of “Thor.” In an interview last month, Bendis said “’Thor’ is an extravaganza.” He also described Branagh’s take on the material as “Shakespearean.”
Bendis also spoke with MTV News about how Thor and Iron Man might interact in the upcoming “Avengers” feature film.
Part of the excitement behind “Thor” may stem from its all-star cast including Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Anthony Hopkins as Odin, Tom Hiddleston as Loki and Natalie Portman as Jane Foster. Earlier this week, it was announced that Ray Stevenson, Stuart Townsend, and Tadanobu Asano will portray Thor’s loyal allies, the Warriors Three.
Jamie Alexander has also been cast as the Lady Sif, while Com Feore and Stellan Skarsgard have also been signed to currently unconfirmed roles.
“Thor” is currently set to start shooting in January with a release date scheduled for May 2011.
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