Alan Taylor Reportedly Marvel Studios' "Favorite" To Helm THOR Sequel

Alan Taylor Reportedly Marvel Studios' "Favorite" To Helm THOR Sequel

We've heard the Game Of Thrones director was in contention to helm Marvel's anticipated Thor sequel, following Patty Jenkins' exit, but now it seems he's closer to getting the gig!

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By DCMarvelFreshman - Dec 13, 2011 04:12 PM EST
Filed Under: Thor
Source: 3 News



We learned only last week that Marvel Studios were eyeing two Game Of Thrones episode directors, Alan Taylor and Daniel Minahan, to helm their much-anticipated Thor sequel, following Kenneth Branagh and Patty Jenkins' departure. However, questionable news outlets, 3 News NZ among others, seem to think Marvel has chosen a "favorite."

Alan Taylor is reportedly in talks to take over the Thor movie franchise following the departure of director Patty Jenkins.

Taylor, known for his work on shows like Mad Men, Game of Thrones and Boardwalk Empire, has emerged as the favorite to pick up where Kenneth Branagh left off.

When news broke that Marvel narrowed their search down to two, they were also closing in on a new scribe to rework Don Payne's script. With no word on who they've chosen, the contenders are John Collee (Happy Feet), Robert Rodat (Saving Private Ryan), Sheldon Turner (co-wrote X-Men: First Class), and Robert Avary (Pulp Fiction).

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 Lady Sif, among other Asgardians. And the movie is said to explore Thor's deepening relationship with the all-father Odin, and love interest Jane Foster. With Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston confirmed to reprise their roles, with Ray Stevenson, Joshua Dallas, Jaimie Alexander, Tadanobu Asano and Anthony Hopkins expected, THOR 2 is slated for release July 26, 2013.


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TheAmazingSpidey63
TheAmazingSpidey63 - 12/13/2011, 5:24 PM
Cool find here, @DCMarvelFreshman. I think that this guy will do great in directing the Thor sequel.

Stay EPIC, my friends!
TheStranger
TheStranger - 12/13/2011, 5:25 PM
DO IT!
Sanderman
Sanderman - 12/13/2011, 5:27 PM
i approve
cable23
cable23 - 12/13/2011, 5:27 PM
sounds like a winner in my book
TheAmazingSpidey63
TheAmazingSpidey63 - 12/13/2011, 5:28 PM
I heard that Game of Thrones was a good show. So with that, I'm sure that Mr. Alan Taylor will give us an awesome sequel. Just please, please, introduce characters like Balder, The Enchantress, The Executioner, more screen time for The Warriors Three, and also, explore more of the Nine Realms. I garuantee that that'll make the sequel just BEYOND EPIC!!

Stay EPIC, my friends!
TheAmazingSpidey63
TheAmazingSpidey63 - 12/13/2011, 5:30 PM
Okay, just by looking at the comments above mine's, I think that the fans definitely approve of Alan Taylor as director for the sequel. So, Marvel, make the right decision and get this man on the job for directing the Thor sequel. ;)
sexfoodcomics
sexfoodcomics - 12/13/2011, 5:30 PM
So the 3 best TV shows on television this guy has directed episodes of? I approve
luckylu
luckylu - 12/13/2011, 5:31 PM
not bad i was worried marvel take the super super cheap route and get someone few have heard of. the more i think about it this guy could do some really great things!
soberchimera
soberchimera - 12/13/2011, 5:31 PM
Well at least its a man.
Oarsis
Oarsis - 12/13/2011, 5:31 PM
Games of Thrones is a fantastic show!

He would do a wonderful job! Just put Valkyrie and Enchantress in it!
dmm5
dmm5 - 12/13/2011, 5:32 PM
Good, GOOOOOOD!
PaulRom
PaulRom - 12/13/2011, 5:34 PM
Good choice. He should definitely do it.
TheAmazingSpidey63
TheAmazingSpidey63 - 12/13/2011, 5:36 PM
The more good things I hear about this man, the more I get excited for the Thor sequel. Heehee!!! :)
Akercocke
Akercocke - 12/13/2011, 5:37 PM
He's gonna do a fantastic job no doubt.
Gmoney84
Gmoney84 - 12/13/2011, 5:39 PM
Do it. Do it.
Spidey91
Spidey91 - 12/13/2011, 5:41 PM
good,this guy has the chance to do something even better with Thor.
just don't cram too many characters in it.
Spidey91
Spidey91 - 12/13/2011, 5:45 PM
@Novax

GL had the writers from "No ordinary family",this guy worked on "Game of Thrones" and "Mad Men".
GUNSMITH
GUNSMITH - 12/13/2011, 5:45 PM
THATS THE RIGHT ONE...I WANNA SEE SUTUR AND HELA AND THOR TRAVELING THE 9 REALMS..MORE CREATURES, MORE MAGIC, MORE FIGHT SCENES.
TheAmazingSpidey63
TheAmazingSpidey63 - 12/13/2011, 5:55 PM
@GUNSMITH - I agree, dude. :)
95
95 - 12/13/2011, 5:59 PM
Alan Taylor would be a good choice for me.
I have better vibes from this guy than from Branagh.
And Roger Avary for writer.

@DCMarvelFreshman

*ROGER* Avary.
marvel72
marvel72 - 12/13/2011, 6:02 PM
game of thrones = very good show.

thor 2 = very good movie.
patriautism
patriautism - 12/13/2011, 6:05 PM
Sounds like a good step to me.
Neek2086
Neek2086 - 12/13/2011, 6:06 PM
Yes yes, very good. I think he will make Thor 2 one of those sequels that far exceeds the
First movie.. And I Also think Kenneth Branagh did a real good job on the first Thor.. It's like
He showed us how Thor can be presented on screen and he left room to explore so Taylor will
Nail it.. And plus I'm glad it's a guy
mgeoff88
mgeoff88 - 12/13/2011, 6:24 PM
I've been hearing great things about those shows so I hope he gets the gig.

@tweeeeenkies I hope they're in the sequel. Abbie Cornish for Valkyrie.

@Spidey91 I didn't know that about GL. That kind of makes sense now.
Ranger14
Ranger14 - 12/13/2011, 6:27 PM
Makes sense to me!
JohnTom88
JohnTom88 - 12/13/2011, 6:33 PM
@EasterBunnyKiller

Patty Jenkins' Thor 2 doesn't happen. But Martin Campbell's Green Lantern happens...

Yikes
CaptainTall
CaptainTall - 12/13/2011, 6:35 PM
God, I love how Marvel fans are quick to jump behind directors with little-to-no movie experience... but they can't find any reason to like Nolan.

Anyway...

I'd like whoever it was that directed Clash Of The Titans for this.
KingKazma
KingKazma - 12/13/2011, 6:37 PM
If this sequel turns out to be some epic journey through the Nine Realms, I say Thor should have a group to go with him consisting of the Warriors Three, Sif, and just for kicks, Hawkeye. Seriously, having Hawkeye in this group gives connection to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Also, it gives this group of warriors an archer which is essential to any mythical quest.
Spidey91
Spidey91 - 12/13/2011, 6:42 PM
@mgeoff88
I didn't knew it either,the Spill.com crew mentioned it in their Green Lantern review.
thespiderman209
thespiderman209 - 12/13/2011, 6:44 PM
@spidey63 do you always say "Stay EPIC, my friends!"?
SageMode
SageMode - 12/13/2011, 6:52 PM

Thor Approves
superotherside
superotherside - 12/13/2011, 7:01 PM
Don't know who he is but as long as it is good that's fine with me... :)
dahamma
dahamma - 12/13/2011, 7:07 PM
I approve of this more so than Jenkins, I love Game of Thrones!
BigK1337
BigK1337 - 12/13/2011, 7:19 PM
I never watched Game of Thrones, but I just know the guy who directed that show would be perfect for Thor 2.

And to all those who doesn't think a tv director can make an awesome movie director; remember this Joss Wheddon was too a tv director, yet the movies he had directed are good.
Cross
Cross - 12/13/2011, 7:20 PM
-Mad Men
-Game of Thrones
-Boardwalk Empire

Now that's something. He's definitely too good for Thor II.
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