Hopkins is to play Norse god Odin, father of the title character and king of the mythological realm of Asgard.
Due for release in May 2011, Thor tells of a powerful but headstrong Norse warrior (Chris Hemsworth) who is cast down to Earth as punishment having ignited an ancient war.
He learns his true heroism when the darkest forces of Asgard, including the villainous god Loki (Tom Hiddleston), are sent to invade Earth.
Mark Protosevich scripted the Marvel adaptation with Zack Stentz and Ashley Miller and has said the film will be 'like a superhero origin story, but not one about a human gaining super powers, but of a god realising his true potential'.
'It's the story of an Old Testament god who becomes a New Testament god,' he told the Daily Herald in 2007.
Branagh was revealed as the surprise choice to take on the popular Marvel character last September, after Layer Cake director Matthew Vaughn had originally been attached to the project.
Natalie Portman is to play nurse Jane Foster, the film's 'human lead', while Stellan Skarsgard, Jaimie Alexander and Colm Feore are also believed to be cast members.
Branagh will begin shooting in January 2010 with Paramount Pictures planning a May 20th 2011 release.
Due for release in May 2011, Thor tells of a powerful but headstrong Norse warrior (Chris Hemsworth) who is cast down to Earth as punishment having ignited an ancient war.
He learns his true heroism when the darkest forces of Asgard, including the villainous god Loki (Tom Hiddleston), are sent to invade Earth.
Mark Protosevich scripted the Marvel adaptation with Zack Stentz and Ashley Miller and has said the film will be 'like a superhero origin story, but not one about a human gaining super powers, but of a god realising his true potential'.
'It's the story of an Old Testament god who becomes a New Testament god,' he told the Daily Herald in 2007.
Branagh was revealed as the surprise choice to take on the popular Marvel character last September, after Layer Cake director Matthew Vaughn had originally been attached to the project.
Natalie Portman is to play nurse Jane Foster, the film's 'human lead', while Stellan Skarsgard, Jaimie Alexander and Colm Feore are also believed to be cast members.
Branagh will begin shooting in January 2010 with Paramount Pictures planning a May 20th 2011 release.
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