According to Variety magazine, Anthony Hopkins has been officially cast in Marvel's upcoming movie, Thor. The movie is slated to begin production in January.
Hopkins will play the part of Odin, the King of Asgard and father of both Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and Loki (Tom Hiddelston).
Paramount Pictures will distribute the film May 20, 2011.
Hopkins will next be seen starring alongside Benicio Del Toro in the Joe Johnston directed film The Wolfman, and the Woody Allen directed film "You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger.