The good folks over at
Comicus managed to score an interview with stunt performer & aspiring actor Darren Kendrick, whose credits include
Disorder,
Chrysalis, and Marvel's much-anticipated
THOR movie; where he plays a Frost Giant. Speaking vaguely, Kendrick praises the Kenneth Branagh-directed adaptation, as well the overall experience.
How much did you work on Thor ?
"I Worked on Thor for about 5 months. We had two and a half months of training first stunt, Which Was an amazing experience and the rest of it we where shooting .."
How Did You Get Involved in Thor? Did You Have to audition for it?
"I was asked to audition. We had no idea of what to expect at the audition, we just Knew It Was for "THOR". That alone was very exciting. For the audition we HAD to read Some of the lines and then we Had To Do some movement with weapons, big and Powerful. Most of the people auditioned That Were 6'4 and over. I feel blessed to Have Been a Part of Such an amazing production. Thor Was definitely a big step from the independent film's, But as it led to other projects, Which I am grateful."
What can you tell us about [the stunt work] aspect of your job?
"Was this part the best and Most fun. It Involved a lot of fight sequences and battles ..."
What can you tell us about this Particular experience?
"It was amazing to work with Kenneth Branagh . He is a director's actor. About the experience it Was a great one. Sometimes We Worked long hours and HAD Sometimes 3 am call to the two times Sometimes Extensive make-up. Was The top notch cast, everyone Had a great time and enjoyed doing what They Were, Which I am sure will show in the final product."
How does it feel to wear an Asgardian Armour?
"Who say's I wear Asgardian Armour? That You Will Have to wait and see .."
What about your future projects?
"After Thor I Worked on I Am Number Four . Right now I am Producing a Pilot for TV, That We start shooting in May and Comedy Also I am working on stuff for the web."
With new footage expected during the 45th annual Super Bowl XLV, Sunday, February 6, 2011, 6:30pm ET on FOX, as well a 2nd trailer in the coming months,
THOR storms into theaters May 6, in 3D!