Don Payne Signs Up To Write Script For Marvel Studios' THOR 2!

Don Payne Signs Up To Write Script For Marvel Studios' THOR 2!

Following the shocking news that director Kenneth Branagh will not be back to helm the sequel, it has now been revealed that Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer and Thor scribe Don Payne will pen the follow up...

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By JoshWilding - Jul 01, 2011 08:07 AM EST
Filed Under: Thor
Source: Deadline

I think we were all pretty shocked yesterday when it was revealed by Deadline that Kenneth Branagh would not be returning to helm the sequel to THOR, and that he would instead be returning only as a producer. Well, no word on who his replacement will be just yet, but it has been revealed who will write the script!

Marvel has set Don Payne, one of the credited scribes on the first film, to script the sequel. Payne rewrote Lobo for Warner Bros, and was one of the writers on Fantastic Four: Rise Of The Silver Surfer. His superhero experience started with My Super Ex-Girlfriend. Payne's also co-executive producer on The Simpsons, so there might be a laugh or two in between intergalactic mayhem.


Ok, ok, before you recoil too much at the mention of Fantastic Four: Rise Of The Silver Surfer and My Super Ex-Girlfriend, it is worth remembering that Payne also worked on the first movie, and may not necessarily be the only writer to work on the script as production continues. And c'mon, this is Marvel Studios we're talking about! There's nothing to worry about, right?

With Chris Hemsworth signed up to return in the title role, THOR 2 is set to be released on July 26, 2013!



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PaulRom
PaulRom - 7/1/2011, 8:58 AM
Not bad!
marvel72
marvel72 - 7/1/2011, 9:02 AM
should get jms to write the script,he has got experience with thor & was the creator of babylon 5.
Hellsing
Hellsing - 7/1/2011, 9:03 AM
before people jump to any conclusions because of his involvement with a certain CBM, he was one of the previous writers on Thor so relax. Not surprising he was coming up with the story, wouldn't be surprised if Stentz and Miller come on board again and hopefully JMS is involved in some capacity not sure if his contract with DC stops him or something but he did come up with the story for the first film
PaulRom
PaulRom - 7/1/2011, 9:07 AM
Obtw @Josh, you might wanna add that Natalie Portman will be back, since she said that she signed up for sequels.
MikeHawk
MikeHawk - 7/1/2011, 9:09 AM
LOL he was one of the guys who wrote rise of the silver surfer? what the hell
StrangerX
StrangerX - 7/1/2011, 9:14 AM
We don't need Portman for the sequel
ShadowFalls702
ShadowFalls702 - 7/1/2011, 9:16 AM
Well, damn Marvel! You could have picked someone better to write the sequel. It still better as good as the first one or better.
ComicsCommando
ComicsCommando - 7/1/2011, 9:20 AM
Well, that sucks.
nuck82
nuck82 - 7/1/2011, 9:23 AM
oh man he did super ex girlfriend, what a shit movie that was lol
PaulRom
PaulRom - 7/1/2011, 9:23 AM
@StrangerX Much like Man Of Steel not needing Lois Lane.
imnotwearinghockeypants
imnotwearinghockeypants - 7/1/2011, 9:23 AM
Just what I need with my Thor movies: a barrel of laughs! Eff this shit.
Hawksblueyes
Hawksblueyes - 7/1/2011, 9:23 AM
Good stuff Josh. If I remember correctly, somebody posted an article on here around the time of THOR's release, indicating that all of the writers involved with the first movie had begun planning the sequel. This could be the first one to "officially" sign on. I wouldn't be surprised at all, in fact I expect to see all of them resign.

As usual, people are getting excited a little too prematurely.
Snuffles
Snuffles - 7/1/2011, 9:28 AM
Wow that was fast.
OnLeatherWings
OnLeatherWings - 7/1/2011, 9:28 AM
hmmmmmmmmmm lets hope he didnt get lucky with the first one..... the other movies hes done or shite. hopefully he doesnt have more influence on this one.
OdinsBeard
OdinsBeard - 7/1/2011, 9:32 AM
meehhhh......
gambgel
gambgel - 7/1/2011, 9:35 AM
yes, we dont need to worry.

It will be the best comicbook movie of all time, bla bla bla
StrangerX
StrangerX - 7/1/2011, 9:38 AM
@ Pual-We all know Thors a playa he's got more than one women fighting over him, and I'm sure most of us want a movie set outside of Midgard so whats the point.
Hawksblueyes
Hawksblueyes - 7/1/2011, 9:40 AM
I agree completely Intruder. See my previous statement.
BrotherQStark
BrotherQStark - 7/1/2011, 9:42 AM
This mother[frick]ers going to ruin Thor, I mean at least Shane Black has a good record of movies with action, but this guy all he has good is Thor. Please don't [frick] with The God Of Thunder
comics56
comics56 - 7/1/2011, 9:45 AM
I don´t think he will ruin it. If they had chosen a good director to Fantastic Four 2 the movie could work a lot better. As long as he don´t put a "Surtur" cloud I am happy. Matthew Vaugh for the direction.
OnLeatherWings
OnLeatherWings - 7/1/2011, 9:50 AM
Goyer had both Nolans to save the day.... who does this guy have??? no one yet. well see....

why does Hollywood have to be filled with hack writers....
niknik
niknik - 7/1/2011, 9:51 AM
If his contribution to the writing of FF2 was in any way, shape, or form the Galactus cloud.........Thor is screwed.
BIGBMH
BIGBMH - 7/1/2011, 9:52 AM
I agree with Intruder and Hawks. No reason to get all worked up. David Goyer wrote Jumper and Balde: Trinity. That didn't stop him from doing good work on the Batman movies. This guy was part of the first Thor movie that most of you enjoyed. I don't see why you're all so quick to predict the doom of a project.
astromerc
astromerc - 7/1/2011, 9:57 AM
I say get someone new better record.
Chewtoy
Chewtoy - 7/1/2011, 10:09 AM
Eh, they picked him because they liked his contributions to the first Thor. Nothing wrong with that. Once they have a director, he'll work out whatever issues he might have with the script. If they get a big director, he'll probably want to alter the story quite a bit. We'll see.
cerrone6
cerrone6 - 7/1/2011, 10:17 AM
Not going to fully knock him yet since he was part responsible for the first one...But i must admit just to mention his past work..Simpsons? Dosent quite well spell out Mighty Thor 2. The real question is who will direct Thor 2 now?
KeithM
KeithM - 7/1/2011, 10:19 AM
It's "actually" actually. :p
jj72
jj72 - 7/1/2011, 10:25 AM
All those movies with the exception of Thor were not in Marvel's hands. With more control, we've seen that Marvel is doing much better with their characters. I'm not too worried and at least Branagh is still involved in the production of the sequel.
warlock
warlock - 7/1/2011, 10:40 AM
Thors DONE, I FEEL HIS FRANCHIZE IS GOING TO BE BLOWNED... INTO PIECES.
kylum616
kylum616 - 7/1/2011, 10:44 AM
god evreyone on this just whins over the smalest thing grow up i think this not a bad idea at least there not fireing the entie writing staff of the first movie like ironman 2
KeithM
KeithM - 7/1/2011, 10:45 AM
@Intruder - I'm with you, but you gotta love the irony. ;)
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