Marvel Wants Mads Mikkelsen For Villain Role In THOR 2
Casting is about to go into full swing for Thor 2 as the film is set to start filming later this summer in London. First up for Marvel is choosing the right actor for the villain role and they have set their sights on Casino Royale baddie, Mads Mikkelsen.
Mad Mikkelsen, the Denmark native is having a great week. First, he found out that he is contention for a best acting award at the Cannes Film Festival for his portrayal of a man accused of being a pedophile in The Hunt. And now Variety is reporting that Mads is up for a villainous role in the sequel to Thor.
It is unknown at this time what part he will play, but what is known is that his Tom Hiddleston, who played Loki in the original, will still have a big part as an antagonist. Marvel and Disney declined to comment on the casting.
THOR 2 will be directed by Alan Taylor (Game of Thrones, The Sopranos) and will be released November 15, 2013. Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Anthony Hopkins, Natalie Portman, and Idris Elba are all expected to return.
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