Kenneth Branagh Briefly Weighs In On Patty Jenkins Directing THOR Sequel

Kenneth Branagh Briefly Weighs In On Patty Jenkins Directing THOR Sequel

Summed up in a few words, the director whose vision inspired Marvel Studios' original THOR movie, Kenneth Branagh, shares thoughts on the sequel's potential director.

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By DCMarvelFreshman - Oct 06, 2011 03:10 PM EST
Filed Under: Thor
Source: Entertainment Weekly

Considering a majority of the Asgardian crew, from the original praised-Thor movie, have voiced their opinions on the sequel's potential director, Monsters director Patty Jenkins is undeniably tackling the God of Thunder for summer 2013; despite Marvel Studios' reluctance to confirm so. So far, we've heard from Chris Hemworth, Tom Hiddleston, Ray Stevenson, Joshua Dallas & Jenkins herself. So, as the headline reveals, take a scroll down for a new addition.



And now, chatting briefly with folks at Entertainment Weekly, the original director of the 2011 summer blockbuster, Kenneth Branagh, shares his thoughts on Jenkins and her likeliness to take over the franchise.

Monster was, I think, an absolutely sensational film. I think that she’s a great talent. As a possibility in the mix, I think that’s a tremendous idea.

For those who don't know, the sequel will follow the Norse God "literally" to other worlds on an adventure, with the Warriors Three, and recently-confirmed, Lady Sif, among other Asgardians. And also exploring Thor's deepening relationship with the all-father Odin, and love interest Jane Foster, look for the much-anticipated THOR 2 in theaters July 26, 2013.

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marvel72
marvel72 - 10/6/2011, 3:37 PM
shame kenneth branagh isn't doing the sequel,but it'll be intresting to see what patty jenkins brings to the table.
AlexdoxA
AlexdoxA - 10/6/2011, 3:49 PM
Let's hope for the best, given that Marvel Studios sequels haven't been as great as the original takes on the characters... *cough Iron Man *cough
marcvader1
marcvader1 - 10/6/2011, 3:52 PM
One sequel so far, guy.
superotherside
superotherside - 10/6/2011, 3:55 PM
Can't wait :D
AlexdoxA
AlexdoxA - 10/6/2011, 3:58 PM
@marvader1 I know, and I actually really enjoyed IM2 specially when I watched it after watching Captain America and Thor... but let's just hope sequels become as good as, or greater than, the original ones
Coloso
Coloso - 10/6/2011, 3:59 PM
What marcvader1 said AlexdoxA. One sequel by Marvel and a good one in my eyes. It was a critical and box office success but you wouldn't know that according to all the haterz on this site who like to bash it just because it's the cool thing to do ;P
WolvieCBM
WolvieCBM - 10/6/2011, 4:00 PM
Branagh producing and Jenkins directing = Win. Can't wait for more details.
ThreeBigTacos
ThreeBigTacos - 10/6/2011, 4:04 PM
I haven't seen Monster, but I've heard nothing but good things about it, so hell yea bring it on Patty!


I LOVED Iron Man 2, sure it has it's moments, but ultimately I got to see 3 badasses on screen: Iron Man, War Machine, and Whiplash. Marvel did good with Iron Man 2, in tying in the Marvel Universe. But I agree with everyone when they say the fight scenes could of been longer.
kylum616
kylum616 - 10/6/2011, 4:22 PM
lets hope she does great

i liked IM2 really enjoed it the only thing that brong it down was the story it felt rushed and an avengers preluge other than that i liked it more than lets say spider man 3
dmm5
dmm5 - 10/6/2011, 4:36 PM
Thor II
AlexdoxA
AlexdoxA - 10/6/2011, 4:39 PM
@coloso... haven't I made myself clear already? I'm not bashing it, at all.
marvel72
marvel72 - 10/6/2011, 4:42 PM
iron man 2 is a good film but definetly the worse marvel studio film so far.
headlopper
headlopper - 10/6/2011, 4:52 PM
@WolvieCBM- Branagh's producing? Is that definite?
ForceOfLegend
ForceOfLegend - 10/6/2011, 4:54 PM
I am looking forward to Thor 2. I don't know why all the hate for Iron Man 2. I think people just want to hate everything. The only thing I would have changed about Iron Man 2 was Whiplashes final suit design. I would have made his suit more sleeker, and faster posing more of a threat. Also the final fight would have been longer. Thor 2 will rock guys just keep the faith!
SageMode
SageMode - 10/6/2011, 4:55 PM
Hopefully its called something more than just Thor 2. Should be Thor: God of Thunder or The Mighty Thor or something of that nature.
SageMode
SageMode - 10/6/2011, 4:57 PM
@ForceOfLegend: Exactly. I rather enjoyed Iron Man 2 alot. Thor couldve been ALOT better. Hopefully with his sequels, itll get better
dmm5
dmm5 - 10/6/2011, 5:09 PM
Needs to be called Thor II people. Thor 2 doesn't look righy haha

12 [frick]ing troll badges Intruder :O..... XD Props
NeoBaggins
NeoBaggins - 10/6/2011, 5:11 PM
I was hoping to be put at ease by Branagh's stamp of approval.

"I think that’s a tremendous idea." is word-play. But I'll hope for the best.


heisei24
heisei24 - 10/6/2011, 5:11 PM
why not. Intrested to see what a woman can take for a CBM
marvel72
marvel72 - 10/6/2011, 5:14 PM
1st iron man 4/5
2nd captain america 4/5
3rd thor 4/5
4th the incredible hulk 3/5
5th iron man 2

all to be toppled by the avengers.
marvel72
marvel72 - 10/6/2011, 5:15 PM
^ 3/5 for iron man 2 :P
nickhero101
nickhero101 - 10/6/2011, 5:20 PM
@heisei24: Lexi Alexander - Punisher: War Zone.
dracula
dracula - 10/6/2011, 6:06 PM
kenneth branagh was great in frankenstein
ForceOfLegend
ForceOfLegend - 10/6/2011, 6:12 PM
@0SageMode0 glad someone agrees! I think people just love to hate. Whiplash should have been more menacing by being faster, and more agile. Other than that IM2 was a worthy sequel. I would love for the Thor sequel to be titled Thor: The God of Thunder! Hopefully Jenkins can pull it off. That is if she is actually hired. If not bring Kenneth back!
Guerillas
Guerillas - 10/6/2011, 6:20 PM
@antifaggot, are you some kind of tea drinking person or something who likes freedom and jesus n such?
DEFENDER
DEFENDER - 10/6/2011, 6:48 PM
maybe now we will finally get some more footage of the helmet for pete's sake.
DEFENDER
DEFENDER - 10/6/2011, 6:50 PM
i hope the new director likes helmet's.
Simply7Muggs
Simply7Muggs - 10/6/2011, 6:51 PM
Who the [frick] is @antifaggot and why the hell would this site allow a user name like that. This asshole needs to be deleted immediately.
DEFENDER
DEFENDER - 10/6/2011, 6:51 PM
please patty we desperatly need thor to wear his helmet in the sequel please please pleeeeeeeeeeze!
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