When Marvel officially announced the release date for Thor last week (June 4, 2010), news quickly followed that Matthew Vaughn was no longer directing, a script was being fine-tuned and Marvel was in search of an actor to fill Thor's mighty shoes. Seeing as he's blonde, a very popular actor and has starred in films like Troy, the first name to pop into the minds of fanboys (and girls) everywhere was Brad Pitt. And whaddya know: Latino Review is saying this week that Pitt is at the top of Marvel's wishlist. Who woulda thunk it?
On paper, this does seem like a logical -- and realistic -- choice. Pitt is at a similar point in his career as Robert Downey Jr., Edward Norton and even Johnny Depp (who surprised fans by starring in three Pirates of the Caribbean films for Disney). If there ever was a right time for Pitt to take a leap and "do one for his kids," Thor would be that project -- especially since his gal Angelina has already starred in two Tomb Raider flicks. But then the guy would have to sign for at least three films (most likely), not to mention the fact that he'd need to be in phenomenal shape. Plus, perhaps Troy was Pitt's Thor, and maybe he's tired of all those giant blockbusters; maybe he'd rather do some smaller stuff.
However, then you look around Hollywood and, honestly, who else could play the Marvel superhero? Taking into consideration the move by Marvel to hire bigger names for their films, is there anyone else who could muscle-up and play Thor? Or is Pitt the only name that could truly bring this project to the next level?
21. I think it could easily work, he is a great actor has been in some amazing movies recently (this year will be the same way it seems) and has great jobs in them. I just think it will be a tough sell for him, with the 3 picture deal and making sure the story is not cheesy and neither is the costume.
I do not agree at all that he is in the same point in his career as Robert Downey Jr. though, maybe Depp, but not Robert. I think this year Robert will move up to the same level career-wise.
If it doesn't spell oscar noms, something he really wants to do (i.e. Chad Schmidt), or working with a bunch of his friends I think he wont do it. But I would love it if he did...
Posted at 10:12AM on May 14th 2008 by mike