5.12.2008

Thor = Brad Pitt?

Latino Review reports that Marvel's upcoming Thor production is pursuing Brad Pitt for the titular role of the hammer-wielding hero. Bear in mind, this is only a rumor. Courtesy of Latino Review:
Over at Marvel, the name they are tossing around to pick up Thor's mighty hammer is Brad Pitt! A solid choice.

Keep in mind, NO OFFER HAS BEEN MADE TO PITT YET!

Mark Petrosevich wrote one hell of a draft which they are in the process of trimming down for budgetary reasons. Not for nothing, with the acting chops that Downey Jr brought over to Iron Man, it's understandable why Marvel wants to go after a reputable name like Pitt - they're gonna need someone who can act. I personally loved Pitt's bad ass characterization of Achilles in Troy, so I think Pitt could pull off Thor. Marvel is not going to be typical and go after the John Cenas, Chris Jerichos and Tyler Manes of the world. That would be corny.

Could Brad Pitt, like Johnny Depp and Robert Downey Jr before him, be feeling the mid life urge to act in a movie for his children to enjoy now that he is a dotting dad? Only time will tell, but first I think Marvel needs to lock down a director.
Though I'm hesitant to warm to this choice immediately, Pitt is a strong actor, and he certainly fits the description. Thoughts?

3 comments:

  1. I--unlike Latino Review-- loathed Brad Pitt as Achilles. Completely lame.

    But could he make a good Thor? My vote goes to this guy: http://youtube.com/watch?v=eBGIQ7ZuuiU

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  2. I'll get you for that, Jess.

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  3. hm...Brad Pitt as Thor...could work I guess...oohhhh..Jess almost got me too he he he.

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