Thor Cast Expands

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UK, October 5, 2009 - According to Swedish news site Ystads Allehanda, Stellan Skarsgård is the latest actor to join the cast of Thor.

Which character the Scandanavian actor will play is shrouded in mystery, though whatever the role, he'll certainly look the part of a Viking.

Skarsgård has popped up in the likes of Angels & Demons and Mamma Mia!, but is probably most familiar for his role as Bootstrap Bill in the Pirates of the Caribbean films.

Chris Hemsworth is already signed on to play Thor, Natalie Portman is Jane Foster and Tom Hiddleston is Loki.

Thor will be released in May 2011.

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From the Hollywood reporter

Anthony Hopkins to play Thor's father, Odin

Anthony Hopkins is in negotiations to play the Norse god Odin in “Thor,” Marvel Studios' adaptation being directed by Kenneth Branagh.

The movie’s story sees the god of thunder Thor, a powerful but arrogant warrior whose reckless actions re-ignite an ancient war. As punishment, Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans. Once here, he learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends dark forces of Asgard to invade Earth.

Odin is Thor’s father and ruler of Asgard.

Chris Hemsworth is Thor and the cast includes Tom Hiddleston and Natalie Portman among others.

Thor marks Hopkins’ first gig since signing with UTA a month ago. He will next be seen on screen in “The Wolfman.” He will also appear in Woody Allen’s “You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger.”

Hopkins is additionally repped by attorney Mitch Smelkinson.