Hopkins to play Thor's dad

Sir Anthony Hopkins is to be a comic book superhero after landing the role of Thor's father in Marvel Studio's new blockbuster.

The Silence Of The Lambs star will portray King Odin in the new movie, which will go before cameras early next year (10).

Chris Hemsworth will play the lead in the film, which will be directed by Kenneth Branagh.

Natalie Portman is slated to play Thors love interest, Jane Foster.

Titles related to this article

Related/similar articles

• Hopkins scraps his memoirs (1 February 2011)
• Foster defends Gibson again at Beaver screening (17 March 2011)
• Jenkins quits Thor sequel (7 December 2011)
• Mara told to get drunk for Dragon Tattoo audition (15 December 2011)
• Fast Five is most pirated movie of 2011 (27 December 2011)
• Scorsese to be honoured with BAFTA fellowship (4 January 2012)