Last updated: Friday, October 30, 2009

HOPKINS TO PLAY THOR'S DAD

SIR ANTHONY HOPKINS is to be a comic book superhero after landing the role of THOR's father in Marvel Studio's new blockbuster.

Anthony Hopkins shopping for art supplies at Blick. Santa Monica, California - 10.03.09

The Silence of The Lambs star will portray King Odin in the new movie, which will go before cameras early next year (10).

Chris Hemsworth will play the lead in the film, which will be directed by Kenneth Branagh.

Natalie Portman is slated to play Thor's love interest, Jane Foster.

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Source: WENN

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