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Anthony Hopkins As Odin In Thor Movie?

Topic started by G-Man on Oct. 29, 2009. Last post by Korg 3 weeks, 2 days ago.
Post by Slight (4,070 posts) See mini bio

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I think he can pull this off, I mean, come on, he did some of the best movies ever to be made ever...If they scruff him up, I think that role has a chance...Can you tell I loves Anthony Hopkins


Post by Moomin123 (968 posts) See mini bio

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I think Brian Blessed should be Odin, he looks more like him and I could definately see him in Asardian armour. However, Anthony Hopkins wouldn't be bad either.


Post by Voidheart (15,515 posts) See mini bio

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If anyone seen "Legend of the fall" (yes I've seen it my mom watched it and i was young...) 
 
you might be impressed about how well he fits when he's old in that movie


Post by G-Man (10,258 posts) See mini bio

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From what I've read, it sounds like Hopkins is pretty definite.  The thing with the Brian Blessed 'rumor' is apparently even he was telling people he was playing Odin, on more than one occasion. 


Post by RavagingHamster (354 posts) See mini bio

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

i agree, he did well in that movie and pulled off the look too. im sure he can do it.


Post by comixwiz (1 posts) See mini bio

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@Darkchild: Me neither I would rather see Sean Connery than Anthony Hopkins'


Post by bx1 (194 posts) See mini bio

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Hopkins isn't burly enough.


Post by goldenkey (769 posts) See mini bio

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@PrinceIMC said:

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


 

I agree, So can Ray Winstone for that matter.


Post by NightFang (3,252 posts) See mini bio

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I think this could work.


Post by Luthorcrow (45 posts) See mini bio

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I would prefer Brian but Hopkins do it only if hits a more somber tone.  The problem with Hopkins lately is he has been doing the Jack-Nickelsonn-hammy-play-for-laughs-lazy acting.


Post by InnerVenom123 (365 posts) See mini bio

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Excellent...



Post by jakob187 (228 posts) See mini bio

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Please, for the love of God, can we keep that hack of an actor out of this movie?  It's already bad enough that we've got Kenneth Branaugh, who HONESTLY thought Wild Wild West was a great movie, directing Thor.  We don't need a guy that was good in, what, TWO film roles to play himself playing Odin.


Post by Thor'sHammer (14 posts) See mini bio

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Ok I was a firm believer in Blessed for the role from his days on Black Adder as a murderous medieval nobleman.  However, Hopkins is intriguing and can also look the part
http://www.imdb.com/media/rm1770821888/ch0041239
 
I also like Connery for the role, but Hopkins will do a good job.  The bottom line is that all three of those men are known for overacting, and the character of Odin is loud and brash so it's a good fit all around.


Post by Media_Master (1,728 posts) See mini bio

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He can do it just fine.


Post by jakob187 (228 posts) See mini bio

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Post by The Messanger (51 posts) See mini bio

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I think he would make a Great Odin!!! He's got so much potential for any part he plays... He's just such a versatile actor, that can portray any character he plays very well without seeming like he's detached from the movie.. I vote Yes for Anthony Hopkins as Odin. He may not have all the muscle that an Asgardian should have. But he sure has the acting skills and that eye drawing intensity characteristic that not many other actors have. You want Odin to look strong, but more importantly. You want him to be a Strong well developed character, and I think Anthony Hopkins can very well pull that off...


Post by Korg (7,325 posts) See mini bio

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@Caligula said:
" 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" "
The part of Thor was cast months ago. He will be played by Chris Hemsworth, as G-Man states in the opening post. Tom Hiddleston is playing Loki.
 
As for Hopkins - awesome. Brian Blessed's physique and his personality fit much better with Volstagg, as others have said. I don't know that I could take him completely seriously as Odin.





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