Anthony Hopkins As Odin In Thor Movie?

Post by G-Man (10,264 posts) See mini bio

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Here comes more Thor news. This time it sounds more legit. The Hollywood Reporter has mentioned that Sir Anthony Hopkins is in negotiations to play Thor's daddy, Odin, in the Thor movie.

I was under the impression that Brian Blessed had been cast (as reported HERE back in June). Maybe that was just never finalized. So could the man known for liking "fava beans and a nice chianti" be the one to control the Odin Force? I have a great deal of respect for Anthony Hopkins but I don't know if I see him as Odin. He's a great actor but I see someone more...barbaric?

The addition of Hopkins will add to the star power of the movie directed by Kenneth Branagh. We already have Chris Hemsworth as Thor along with Natalie Portman and Tom Hiddleston appearing. I don't think we've heard firm denial over the Jude Law/Rober DeNiro rumors either. There's also the chance of Samuel L. Jackson popping in as Nick Fury.

Do you think Anthony Hopkins would do Odin justice? Can you picture the former Hannibal Lector as Thor's daddy?

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Post by Darkchild (34,043 posts) See mini bio

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Like u said respect the man hes an awesome actor, but hes not the Odin type. Someone more barbaric like u said

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I think he can carry the attitude and speech. I just don't know about him physically. This is the image of Brian Blessed I posted back in June:

Now that image is from a while back but this is more who I'd see as Odin.

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Post by PrinceIMC (1,066 posts) See mini bio

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For anyone that's seen Beowulf I actually think Anthony Hopkins will be a great Odin. I can't wait.

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@G-Man said:

" I think he can carry the attitude and speech. I just don't know about him physically. This is the image of Brian Blessed I posted back in June:

Now that image is from a while back but this is more who I'd see as Odin. "

Exactly, didnt know the guy but he screamed Odin

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@Darkchild:

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Post by venom32708 (27 posts) See mini bio

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i really dont see him as odin

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@G-Man said:

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HAHAHAHAHAHA!! HOLY CRAP!! i do know he is.

I remeber watching this with my dad when it came on scifi one time. WOW!! whats he look like now?

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@Darkchild:

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@G-Man said:

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okay yes definately this guy. That picture to the right, totally can see him being an awesome Odin

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Post by War Killer (7,997 posts) See mini bio

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I'm really looking forward to this movie!

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solo ponle una barba y pelo largo señor y un casco con cuernos

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@Darkchild: But it sounds like he's out and Hopkins might be in.

@War Killer: I agree, let's get this movie started already!

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Post by RichardManhunter (6 posts) See mini bio

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Awesome, Hopkins is a Great Actor... I Can't Wait for the Movie, really excited !!

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Post by The Psyentist (733 posts) See mini bio

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I freaking love Anthony Hopkins.

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Post by Decept-O (1,000 posts) See mini bio

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I'd have a hard time seeing Hopkins in this role, Brian Blessed seems like the absolute perfect match.

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YAY!!

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@mrduckluck: Es posible, pero yo pienso que Odin debe ser mas grande o alto. Hopkins es un buen actor y yo creo que el puede ser un bien trabajo pero vamos necesitar perar hasta vemos picturas en disfraz.

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Post by Pania (1,624 posts) See mini bio

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Hopkins is one of those actors that becomes his character so much he vanishes into it.

He'll probably be amazing.

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@G-Man: I will shut up, now I seem like an arrogant ass.

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@Decept-O: Ha ha. Or should I say "je je"?

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Post by rjayb89 (5 posts) See mini bio

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Bah, Sean Connery should be Odin. Then again, he is Sean Connery.

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Post by The Sadhu (108 posts) See mini bio

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If it's true then I'm willing to give him a chance!

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Post by Jamiracles (248 posts) See mini bio

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Anthony Hopkins= Credibility

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Yes, other actors look more barbaric, but can they act without making me laugh? i want somebody who can act and make me feel like he is a norse god. Tell me Anthony Hopkins with a beard staring straight at you and telling you in no uncertain terms to not mess with him wouldnt put you in your place!

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Post by Caligula (2,105 posts) See mini bio

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bigger question is who should play Thor,
Personally I think Triple H, of WWE fame would make for an awesome Thor.
and while we are on it. I think Jim Carrey should play Loki, he can be funny and menacing. just watch "23"

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@G-Man said:

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I'm gonna have to agree with you that Brian Blessed is just perfect for Odin & has the right presence as well displayed in Flash Gordon.

But with that beard and his size he could also pass for Volstagg no problem.

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I'm so glad that stupid rumour Anthony Johnston started has been put to rest. Brian Blessed is fantastic, but among a cast of renowned oscar winners & Shakespearean actors?? Anthony Hopkins would be amazing. Not sure if he's large enough to play Odin, but that's where wardrobe, make-up & special effects come in ;)

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Post by welshguy (31 posts) See mini bio

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Awww. I thought Brian Blessed was a definite. It seemed right that he was going to be Odin in a film directed by his chum Kenneth Brannagh. And as for those who say he would be out of place in a film full of high calibre actors and shakesperian thesps, the man's a damn good actor... he just tends to overact (same could be said for Anthony Hopkins; compare his performance as hannibal lector with that of brian cox in the earlier Manhunter. Cox was far more understated and subtle compared to Hopkin's later take on the role).

And as for Robert De Niro being in it, maybe that rumour started because he was in Frankenstien with Brannagh? (who starred and directed) Sorry to repeat if this point has already been raised.

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Post by Domhnall (1 posts) See mini bio

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Flash Gordon was one of my favourite movies as a kid and bought the dvd to relive it. Blessed was the comic relief in that movie. l'll second the notion he could play volstagg

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