Mar 10 2009Man Who is Obviously Already Thor Might Play Thor
Alexander Skarsgård, son of Stellan Skarsgård and recently seen in Generation Kill and True Blood, is rumored to be in talks to star in Kenneth Branagh's Thor. Apparently a sharp-eyed tip-person at Latino Review saw the actor and director (canoodling?) at a restaurant together, and later LR was somehow able to confirm Branagh had dined there at that time, hinting that the two might be discussing a collaboration.
What can I say that his being Nordic, 6'4", and long blonde-haired hasn't already? You aren't going to find anyone else who gives more of an irrepressible Adventures in Babysitting moment than this guy. Hypothetical casting: approved.
Reader Comments
1. Shallow Val - March 10, 2009 5:54 PM
I loved Adventures in Babysitting!
*runs away shamefaced*
2. Nina - March 10, 2009 5:55 PM
This man is seriously hot. He shall truly be a mighty Thor.
3. WeeWeePeePee - March 10, 2009 6:04 PM
#2 did that give you a chubby or full on hardy?
4. Juff - March 10, 2009 6:32 PM
ahem, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdLMEQOGmzA
5. Kim W. - March 10, 2009 7:05 PM
Watch that clip again.....red-haired teenager looks JUST like Ron Wesley in Harry Potter!
6. Zach - March 11, 2009 12:50 AM
#3 you're a dumba**. #2 is a girl you moron. And no, that guy in the video looks nothing like the guy from harry potter.
7. LC - March 11, 2009 1:14 AM
after 'true blood' i knew it was inevitable.
/squeals in girlish delight
8. Erica - March 11, 2009 5:53 AM
He is really tall but he's also fairly weedy. He needs to bulk up. But I'm sure thats doable.
9. Sueyo - March 11, 2009 9:00 AM
I thought they said large, strong, and very handsome? This guy looks somewhat... dumpy. Nor does he look large or strong.
10. B - March 11, 2009 9:58 AM
#9...seriously? Hmm...these pics aren't the best of him but wow, I personally love him.
and I so called this one..
11. Mr. Jones - March 11, 2009 10:44 AM
The guy looks perfect.
I'm only concerned that they will screw with the story and make it boring. It's a superhero movie, for christ's sake. Keep all the brooding and crying to a minimum. This "dark, tortured soul" act is getting really, really cliche. There needs to be a ton of ass-kicking, on the scale of a heavy-hitter like Thor. Sure, there should be Loki in this, but maybe have him in the background, with him maybe driving the Hulk insane (Savage Hulk) and throw him at Thor. There are a ton of Marvel characters. Why can't they mix it up a little?
12. The Stone - March 11, 2009 11:55 AM
He was also the blond model roommate in Zoolander who said "Ex-queeze me, but haven't you heard of styling gel?"
13. Slappy - March 12, 2009 6:28 AM
I always thought this guy would be a perfect thor.
14. Super Hans - March 13, 2009 10:10 PM
This guy would be perfect as Skwisgaar if they made a live action Metalocalypse
15. Garbo - March 14, 2009 10:16 PM
It's about time they cast someone who actually looks like their comic book counterpart.
Ben Foster as Warren Worthington? Epic fail.
16. wanks - March 15, 2009 10:34 AM
saw this guy in generation kill, great actor and obviously perfect for the role of thor!
17. Kevin Clements - July 17, 2009 11:39 AM
Well in the end the part of The Mighty Thor went to Chris Hembrough, of Star Trek (played Kirk's father) instead of the big Swede.
18. العاب فلاش - October 18, 2009 10:53 AM
#2 did that give you a chubby or full on hardy?