The role of Thor, the cocky, and sometimes arrogant, son of Odin, Prince of Asgard and God of Thunder, based on Norse legend, was highly coveted and, of course, eventually went to Chris Hemsworth, but one of the leading candidates was a true Scandinavian in the shape of True Blood star, Alexander Skarsgård.
Tom Hiddleston was one of the many young men who auditioned to play Thor, but Marvel felt he was a better fit for Loki. Those who also tested included Charlie Hunnam, Alexander Skarsgard, Joel Kinnaman, Kevin McKidd, and even WWE star Triple-H.
Chris Hemsworth (born August 11, 1983, Melbourne, Australia) Australian actor who came to fame for his role as Thor in several Marvel Cinematic Universe movies. Hemsworth's mother was an English teacher and his father a social-services counselor; his two brothers, Luke Hemsworth and Liam Hemsworth, also became actors.
Jane Foster is Thor's latest successor, both in the comics and in the MCU. Mjölnir adopted Jane as its master in the midst of her battle with cancer. After Thor lost the ability to wield his hammer, Jane – an ambassador for Earth in Asgard's Congress of Worlds – was telepathically contacted by the thunder god's hammer.
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Will Marvel replace Thor?
Even without Hemsworth wanting to step down from the role, Marvel has been planning possible replacements for Thor for a while. As it stands, there are three potential candidates in the form of Love, a returning Mighty Thor, and an as-yet unseen Beta Ray Bill.
At one point in the comics, Thor Odinson (the original Thor, the son of Odin) was deemed no longer worthy of carrying the hammer. Later, Frost Giants begin to invade Earth and a new Thor appears to defend the planet.
Hiddleston wasn't the only English actor who tried to become MCU's God of Mischief, meanwhile, as Charlie Cox also auditioned for the part. He eventually got to join the Marvel universe when he was cast to play Matt Murdock in the critically-acclaimed Netflix series, Daredevil.
Thor. Thor, the god of Thunder, was undoubtedly the most powerful member of the original Avengers. His power continues to grow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Thor doesn't always save the day in Marvel Comics, and some of his biggest losses include falling to Thanos and Gorr the God Butcher. Thor: Love And Thunder revisits Thor after he has lost everything, including his home in Asgard, his brother Loki, and his sense of place in the universe.
In a new interview with Entertainment Weekly, Hemsworth confirmed nothing is official regarding his Marvel return. He wants a potential “Thor 5” to be “unpredictable,” but he also doesn't want to risk playing Thor for so long that Marvel fans start rolling their eyes.
Deadwood and Justified star Timothy Olyphant, revealed back in 2015 that he also auditioned for Iron Man. "A wonderful actor, Robert Downey Jr. and I, we screen tested on the same day.
“Especially in Marvel Studios' Avengers: Endgame, but that was the most uncomfortable look in the history of anything I've done. You've got glue on your face and on the beard, and then the wig is glued on. And there's pins and all sorts of other stuff. It's an extra hour or two in hair and makeup each day.”
In Thor: The Dark World (2013), Brad Pitt does NOT play Thor. This fact is a direct cause of embarrassment for me in my friend group of super hero fans.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe nearly took a very different route with their Black Widow character. Before Scarlett Johansson suited up as the beloved Avenger, Emily Blunt was going to play the role. Paramount Pictures had the actress as their first choice to play Natasha Romanoff in Iron Man 2.
In a 2019 interview with Jimmy Fallon, Tom Hiddleston dropped a bombshell that left Marvel enthusiasts astounded. He revealed that during the audition process for the first Thor film back in 2009, he wasn't vying for the role of the God of Mischief but rather for that of the God of Thunder himself.
Odin. Even at the time of his MCU debut, Thor wasn't the MCU's strongest character. That title, at that time, belonged to Anthony Hopkins' Odin. The patriarch of the Norse pantheon and the King of Asgard, Odin possessed an incalculable degree of power in the MCU, even at his advancing age.
In the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), the title of “weakest Avenger” is subjective and can vary based on individual perspectives. However, if we consider powers and abilities, Hawkeye (Clint Barton) often stands out as the least superpowered Avenger.
While Thor is one of the most powerful beings in the MCU, it is known that Scarlet Witch's powers are superior. However, there are a lot of examples, even outside of Marvel, where powerful figures can still be defeated by those less so under the right circumstances.
"Glorious.” Loki, an Original Series from Marvel Studios, is coming May 2021 to #DisneyPlus. In Marvel Studios' “Loki,” the mercurial villain Loki (Tom Hiddleston) resumes his role as the God of Mischief in a new series that takes place after the events of “Avengers: Endgame.”
Tom Hiddleston (born February 9, 1981, London, England) classically trained English actor who became known for his performances as Loki in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Outside of Marvel, Hiddleston also built a diverse career onstage as well as in television and films.
After 14 years, seven movies, and one television show, it seems like the God of Mischief's story has come to an end. Tom Hiddleston, who has played Loki since 2011's Thor, explained his character's final moments in an interview with Jimmy Fallon. “It all comes full circle,” he said.
Hela famously broke Thor's enchanted hammer Mjolnir in Thor: Ragnarok, but the scene played out very differently in Marvel Comics - where she used it! While Thor: Ragnarok saw Hela break Mjolnir - in the comics, she actually used it against Thor himself.
In a moment of wistful affection for his girlfriend, Thor asked his trusty hammer to always protect Jane, and in doing so unwittingly enchanted Mjolnir to do just that. Just like Thor's father Odin once enchanted the hammer to only be lifted by someone who is worthy, Thor cast a spell that let Jane use its powers.
While it seemed like Mjolnir was done for good, its oath to Thor is what brings back the mighty hammer. When Thor and Jane are still dating, Thor asks Mjolnir to always protect Jane no matter what. This oath alone speaks to the deep connection between Thor and Mjolnir, which rarely finds others worthy of wielding it.
