One of the most anticipated (and most delayed) film projects of the factory Marvel, is the one that involves Thor, the character with long blond hair who carried a hammer.
Sources linked to adaptation assured that Thor is now ready to go into production, despite still they are still looking for a much younger actor than expected, since the intention is to give the film a much fresher air.
Thor will be directed by Kenneth Branagh, that he himself is looking for "A 20-30 year old man with a thin complexion to play the lead."
Consulted by the characteristics of the character, Marvel explained that “Thor is physically powerful, very attractive, at times self-centered, capricious and tough. A warrior with an impressive complexion who must first learn the lesson several times in order to become the mature hero of our film ».
At one point there was talk of kevin mckidd to give life to the god of thunder, but later it was learned that the actor will be in the cast, although it won't be thor.
It is rumored that The film will begin filming in July this year, with a tentative release in mid-2010.
Source: The Curia