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The Viking Ship has Sailed for Thor Hopeful

Alexander Skarsgård says he's out of the running for the Thor movie.

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By THEHAWK - Apr 17, 2009 05:04 PM EST
Filed Under: Thor
Source: IGN

Despite being a dead ringer for Thor, it seems like Alexander Skarsgård won't be wielding Mjolnir after all.

E! Online caught up with the True Blood actor at the Paley Center for Media's 25th Annual TV Festival Monday night where he advised them that he believes he is no longer a candidate to play the lead in the Marvel movie.

Skarsgård met with Thor director Kenneth Branagh about the role and was reportedly a leading contender for the part, but that is apparently as far as it went for the Swedish actor. When asked about the possibility of playing the god of thunder, Skarsgård replied, "No, I don't think so. I haven't gotten the call, so..."

Marvel is reportedly interested in Josh Hartnett to play either Thor or Loki, but Skarsgård was among a group of relatively unknown foreign actors including Sons of Anarchy star Charlie Hunnam, Tom Hiddleston, Liam Hemsworth, and Joel Kinnaman -who had screen-tested for the film.

Skarsgård isn't the only actor who has ruled himself out of landing the role. Channing Tatum recently said that he thinks he's out of the running as well because the filmmakers are "looking for someone more Nordic-looking."

Alexander Skarsgård is Nordic looking and look what happened to him. No atter what I have abolute faith the Branagh will make the right choice, he is a very meticulous filmmaker, he will make sure it follows the source material to a T. He will make the movie right, it may take five more years, and be four hours long, but he will do good by the Odinson.
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JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 4/17/2009, 5:56 PM
this guy seemed ideal for thor, im beginning to worry what exactly they are looking for now...
loganaspatch
loganaspatch - 4/17/2009, 8:23 PM
they should pick a person that does pilates and enjoys cheddar cheese.
Phinehas
Phinehas - 4/17/2009, 11:29 PM
Wait for it...
SlurpeeGuy
SlurpeeGuy - 4/18/2009, 2:53 PM
"Branagh is going to take a little more time on casting the god of thunder." Maybe he just didn't make the decision yet. The call could still come. I hope so. Skarsgård is the best choice for Thor and Hartnett for Loki.
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 4/18/2009, 3:33 PM
SlurpeeGuy: I agree 100% and in my opinion i think that Wentworth Miller would be a perfect Cap (check out my avengers casting under fan fic for more)
KeepItReal
KeepItReal - 4/18/2009, 8:23 PM
Man! I dont want Josh for Thor... I was just warming up to the ALexander guy... This article is a good picture of him for Thor... back to square one.
KeepItReal
KeepItReal - 4/18/2009, 8:53 PM
no boobs... heeheehee...

ManThing
ManThing - 4/18/2009, 10:09 PM
......the best one out of the lot gone just like that. I don't know what makes the author of this so confident. I don't think there's any reason for that whatsoever
THEHAWK
THEHAWK - 4/18/2009, 10:13 PM
Branagh is anal for respecting the source material, look at his Shakespeare work, and read the plays, is are some of the most acurate translations to film. His Hamlet is the first film adaption to be complete. That is why I have confidence in him.
CrookedJaw
CrookedJaw - 4/18/2009, 10:14 PM
No, Hartnett should not be Thor! I can see him as Loki, but Thor? No!!!
TheMyth
TheMyth - 4/18/2009, 10:32 PM
This guy surely had the look. I think Karl Urban could pull it off well.
SlurpeeGuy
SlurpeeGuy - 4/18/2009, 11:25 PM
Why can't we hear this kind of news from Branagh saying Triple H will never be in another Marvel movie?
SuperSkrull
SuperSkrull - 4/19/2009, 12:27 AM
Branagh wants a top-notch actor to play Thor, not someone that looks right for the part.
KeepItReal
KeepItReal - 4/19/2009, 1:02 AM
aaahhh..but who is this diamond in the ruff to play the part of thor?
alexcharme2099
alexcharme2099 - 4/19/2009, 1:55 AM
how about Luke Mably as thor with Long hair.
stupify_me
stupify_me - 4/19/2009, 1:57 AM
I always thought he was a poor choice. The guy is way to small for Thor. I understand it's hard to find someone as big as Thor is suppose to be but you could at least find a guy with some muscle.
ReikoLJ
ReikoLJ - 4/19/2009, 3:37 AM
He is amazing as Eric :)
LeonardShelby
LeonardShelby - 4/19/2009, 4:30 AM
I said it from the start Skarsgard was never in the running, all the Karl Urban fanboys need to think outside the box, just because you played a character in LOTR it doesn't mean you are perfect to play Thor.
ManThing
ManThing - 4/19/2009, 6:59 AM
LOL You guys keep saying "he's so meticulous"... I have two words for you: JOSH HARTNET!! If the guy is so anal about sticking to the good stuff, then why is he even considering that guy for Thor? He's 30 years old and he still looks like a teenager. He's tall but he has a boyish face and a slender frame. When the hell has Marvel ever drawn Thor looking that way? Not once, ever. Geez I have even read stories about Thor as a child, he didn't even look that slight even as a boy.

If they were doing a movie about Thor: the teen years it still wouldn't be right.

If they are even considering that ass clown for the part that tells me they don't know what they are doing at all.
@ superskrull... that SUCKS. Look is the first order of business because if you screw that up it's ruining everything from the jump.

@ alexcharme2099: Mabley is an even bigger dork that Hartnet. They both look like the belong on the next "Dude where's my car" movie

@ stupify me: It's about time you said something sensible. I agree.

@ leonard Shelby: How do you know it's a Karl Urban fan thing? maybe they just want a believable super hero. Karl Urban in LOTR just screamed warrior. The long blond hair and ancient style armor makes the association an easy one to make. But it doesn't even matter because Urban isn't even a candidate.

What about gary Coleman as THor? oh yah he'd be great. Or paul Ruben? Kelley Osbourne? How about Gary Shandling? Rip Torn? As long as we are thinking outside the box, let's really do it up big.
Betty
Betty - 4/19/2009, 7:30 AM
odin's beard!

Jetsaholic
Jetsaholic - 4/19/2009, 8:26 AM
Good. Bring the canadian guy.
TucsonRican
TucsonRican - 4/19/2009, 9:05 AM
I think studios are staying away from Urban after the Pathfinder movie. They get chicken-shit when a film doesn't return as big a profit, and they tend to blame the talent. Unfair, yes, but it is a business...
SpiderBat209
SpiderBat209 - 4/19/2009, 10:43 AM
Hartnett for Eric, but TRIPLE H for THOR! lol jk :)

Crispen Glover for LOKI, maybe?
icebergslick
icebergslick - 4/19/2009, 10:59 AM
I think the guy who did Loki's voice in the Hulk vs. Thor animated movie should play Loki. As for Thor, I think an unknown needs to be cast. Never heard of Tobey Maguire until Spider-Man (not really a fan either though).
ngclarkiv0880
ngclarkiv0880 - 4/19/2009, 11:11 AM
K first of all Triple H is a terrible idea. No wrestler can ever act especially in a marvel movie because they suck. Dwayne Johnson was an exception somehow because he has had some alright movies but he still isn't amazing. So stop with the Triple H and John Cena idea, it's frickin stupid!

@SpiderMan209 I'm not gonna lie though your Loki pick isn't a bad choice at all. He looks perfect for the role but can he act?

@ Juggernaut stop being a Jack A$$. LeornardShelby has a right idea. Karl Urban is fan based and you can't say the guy would fit Thor just because he was good in LOTR. I wouldn't mind seeing him play the role but they need to branch out and find somebody else that's got some skill.

As for the Skarsgard news, I'm glad he's out if he is. Doesn't look like a Thor at all. Thor's one of my favorites and I believe that Branaugh can make an exceptional movie so let's not screw up with Skarsgard. He looks more like a Loki. The only reason why people want him is because of the golden locks. Take them off, he's a Loki for sure.
greenlanternsector2814
greenlanternsector2814 - 4/19/2009, 12:15 PM
Could be a ruse to mess with fans but if it isn't I could see Charlie Hunnam.
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 4/19/2009, 12:26 PM
Anal, huhuhuhuh.

Urban would be a good Thor because he looks the part and is a great actor..simple as.

I think Hartnett is probably in the running for Loki based on his performance in "O", were he played Iago..and did a damn good job! Very Loki like.
alten2345
alten2345 - 4/19/2009, 1:16 PM
Carrottop for Thor. Woooot! :)
SpiderBat209
SpiderBat209 - 4/19/2009, 1:32 PM
@alten2345---And Dave Chapplle for LOKI!

"I'm Rick James, B*tch!" LMAO :)
alten2345
alten2345 - 4/19/2009, 1:41 PM
@SpiderMan209

Carrotttop as Thor: Forsooth! I will delve into my trunk of props that whilt provide me an instrument to smite thee with!

Chappelle as Prince as Loki: Verily I challenge you to a game of sport from Midgard called basketball. Afterwards, PANCAKES!!!
bigshow2312
bigshow2312 - 4/19/2009, 2:19 PM
I think that HHH and Cena would be perfect!
jordomac
jordomac - 4/19/2009, 5:28 PM
That's Meekus from Zoolander. "Ex-squeeze me, but have you ever heard of styling gel?"
SpiderBat209
SpiderBat209 - 4/19/2009, 7:05 PM
@alten2345----Chappelle's LOKI: F*ck YO Couch, Thor! F*CK YO COUCH!!!

Charlie Murphy for ODIN! "Habitually! Loki is a Habitual Line-stepper!" lol :)


@ngclarkiv0880---I don't know if Crispen Glover can play LOKI, but I wouldn't be surprised if he pulled it off. He'd make a good LOKI or RIDDLER, I think. :)
SlurpeeGuy
SlurpeeGuy - 4/19/2009, 10:23 PM
Kevin Nash to play Vidar! (Joking)
Colt
Colt - 4/20/2009, 1:53 AM
my votes for shia labouf.

WHO'S WITH ME?!?!
breakUbatman
breakUbatman - 4/20/2009, 3:34 AM
This guy does not look like Thor to me, especially since my idea of thor is how he looks drawn by Coipel. Hell i'd even cast Eric Bana before him. I think Marvel is limiting themselves by looking for young actors
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