Idris Elba joins Marvel Studios’ ‘Thor’

By Vactor • November 20, 2009 • View Comments

THR has confirmed Idris Elba has joined the cast of “Thor,” Marvel Studios’ upcoming superhero film about the norse god of thunder.

The film’s cast is shaping up very nicely. Kenneth Branagh is directing, Chris Hemsworth is playing Thor; Tom Hiddleston is Loki, and Natalie Portman is portraying the main love interest, Jane Foster.

Elba will play Heimdall. For those unfamiliar, Heimdall is the brother of the warrior Sif. He is the all-seeing and all-hearing guardian sentry of Asgard, he stands on the rainbow bridge, Bifrost and stands watch for any attacks to Asgard. For ages, he stood as the guardian of Asgard, defending the city’s gates from any intruders, and was one of the most trusted servants of Odin.

Shooting is due to begin in mid-January in Manhattan Beach, California with Kevin Feige producing.

I’m exctied about this news, I think Elba brings a higher caliber of acting to the project and should fit in nicely as Heimdall.

What do YOU think?

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Vactor

Justin Vactor has traveled far and wide, living in places like Europe, Hawaii, Korea, Japan, and Arizona. He currently resides in Phoenix, AZ where he is a an avid Gamer, Podcaster, New Media Enthusiast, Comic Book lover, Film whore and Television addict. He Co-Hosts both the Entertainment Overload and Geekland podcasts. Justin loves great story-telling and getting lost in the fantastic worlds of comic books, television and film, making him a great contributing addition to Fused Film.