The cast for the upcoming big-screen adaptation of “Thor” is beginning to fall into place.
The latest casting news is that of the trickster, Loki. Actor Tom Hiddleston will step into the role of Thor’s nemesis for the movie.
Nicknamed the god of lies and mischief, Loki uses his talents at sorcery to try to kill Thor, his more powerful brother, whom he resents.
The casting of Hiddleston is part of Marvel’s plan to have lesser-known actors put into roles for the film and allow audiences to come into the material fresh.
Marvel says the idea is to help viewers ease into the property and get to know the character and that an established actor would be a distraction.
Director Kenneth Branaugh is currently working on pre-production for the movie and filming will begin early next year. “Thor” is set for a summer 2011 release.
He may be a great actor, I don’t know but he’s not Loki and unless there is going to be a CGI head and body superimposed never will be, message to Branagh “Look at the comics! Who’s going to play Odin? Ricky Gervais?