Anthony Hopkins Joins The Cast Of 'Thor' As Odin

Anthony Hopkins has been cast in “Thor,” directed by Kenneth Branagh. The Marvel Studios production that begins production in January.

Hopkins will play Odin, the king of Asgard and the father of Thor and Loki. Chris Hemsworth is playing Thor, and Tom Hiddelston plays his nemesis, Loki. Natalie Portman is also set to play Thor’s love interest, Jane Foster.

Scripted by Mark Protosevich and Zack Stentz and Ashley Miller. The Mighty Thor is a powerful but arrogant warrior of Asgard, but after his reckless actions reignite an ancient war, his father banishes him to Earth to live among humans. He learns the meaning of heroism when he stands tall as his arch enemy from home sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth.

Paramount Pictures will distribute the film May 20, 2011

Source: Variety.com