Jessica Biel in talks to join Thor
The site is reporting that, if cast, Biel would play the title character's love interest. The site's source didn't know the character's name, the source said they believed it was a female character that appeared in the Hulk Vs. Thor animated DVD. Possible female candidates that appeared in that DVD are Amora The Enchatress or Sif.
We'll be sure to keep you posted on any new details that emerge from this new casting story as soon as we have more information.
Thor was released May 6th, 2011 and stars Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Anthony Hopkins, Stellan Skarsgård, Kat Dennings, Clark Gregg, Idris Elba. The film is directed by Kenneth Branagh.
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Silk
... oh and the concept of a "Thor" movie? PFFFFT! Who gives a sh*t?
3 years agoby @silkFlag
Silk
The only thing that outshines Jessica Biel's spunk is her total incapacity for convincing performances (well except for rolling around the pole in Powder Blue, which I thought was ok apart from her acting).
Her physical performances are great but her dialogue delivery is just hideous and some serious acting lessons (and life lessons) are definitely in order. You can't get better at anything without some experience, good and bad.
Having said that, she's just gorgeous and would be a great call to be in a film of this type. I mean, if the rest of the super-hero, robots and alien dribble that's being served up to us (Batman Begins not included) is any indication, then what does it really matter. There's nothing of substance going on anyway.
3 years agoby @silkFlag
AnnoyingFilmCritic
Yeah, Powder Blue sucked (except for Biel writhing in a thong) as a whole...even with Ray Liotta and Forest Whitaker in it, that's why it released in a handful of theatres, then went to dvd the next month.
Jessica Biel's acting is here and there...however, she can play action type girl well (Blade:Trinity) and sexy (Chuck and Larry, Texas Chainsaw)...that's all that is required...most movies may try to reach for The Dark Knight benchmark/gravitas, which is commendable, but, not necessary to be a good popcorn movie like Iron Man.
As for Megan Fox...she should be Wonder Woman...if they ever get that project going again (Biel was up for that too.)
3 years agoby @annoyingfilmcriticFlag
ZanyZap
Touche, Chad.
Case-in-point: Megan Fox...
3 years agoby @zanyzapFlag
Chad Vital
As much as I like sexual things comic book guy, the ACTING in any comic book movies needs to set a standard, having mediocre actors or actresses in the role just because they are fit is simply retarded. I care about the dialogue. I am not watching Thor to see her, at all. I'm watching Thor because it's Thor. I don't even care if they put a main female role in the film, cause it's not important. Personally, I think it's a distraction if anything. Take Spiderman for example, even though MJ is a major character, think of how much better a 4th movie would be WITHOUT her taking up screen time. We want more hero, less cliche' fake love romances.
3 years agoby @chad-vitalFlag
comic book guy
Who the hell cares if she can act? Wrap her in tight black leather and let her dance around the clouds of Asgard getting wet and dirty for 2 hours and I'm there... LOL!
3 years agoby @lostone01Flag
CelluloidDreams
ROFL!!! LOL!!! Sorry I still don't think Jessica Biel can act! She needs to take acting lessons!
I saw her in 1 film I rented last week called: "Powder Blue" ...her acting needed work!
3 years agoby @2movieguysFlag
Cap25
after iron man and TIH i have complete faith in Marvel's casting.
3 years agoby @cap25Flag
Rufio
not a biel fan... maybe it is the roles she's offered, but she seems to be very one-dimensional. who knows, maybe she'd do okay in a blockbuster though. i'd prefer portman any day, but we'll see...
3 years agoby @rufioFlag
ZanyZap
Wow; there's definitely a striking resemblance. Like you said: perfect...
3 years agoby @zanyzapFlag
T.Clark
Beil would make a good Enchantress and Portman would make a good Sif...actually, that's perfect. Go with that, Marvel.
Sif(Portman):
http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/0/77/127290-16555-sif_large.jpg
Enchantress(Beil):
http://xrayvision.today.com/files/2009/02/300px-enchantress_0035.jpg
3 years agoby @insertusernamehereFlag
ed_wood
Good addition to the cast. That is if both Biel and Portman are in the movie.
3 years agoby @ed-woodFlag
sirmetro
If it is true that they replaced Portman with Biel,they made a mistake.Portman is a much better actress than Biel.Last time i saw Biel doing any acting worth of recognition was in 7th Hvn.
3 years agoby @sirmetroFlag
Oli
Cool.
3 years agoby @reviloleeFlag
Brainiac
oh and good point Bane5000, maybe they r both in it. in that case i would like Portman to play Sif and Biel to play Amora. that would be cool, i could def live with that.
funny thing bout this movie is the supporting cast could turn out to be huge stars while the two leads r relatively unknown.
3 years agoby @thebdFlag
Brainiac
She was good in The Illusionist, aside from that she hasn't done much serious acting, i mean Chuck and Larry sucked, but she wasn't bad in it. and I only saw bits of Stealth but that looked really bad, and i have no idea if she was any good in it.
3 years agoby @thebdFlag
Chad Vital
She's kinda hot, but she doesn't have the acting chops but then again I don't think that will matter for her role lol.
3 years agoby @chad-vitalFlag
AnnoyingFilmCritic
Hell yeah...Jessica Biel is wayyy Hot...this role sounds like she'll have to be scantily clad...her body is a work of art...
3 years agoby @annoyingfilmcriticFlag
Cap25
Also time period wise. This will most likely take place in the same time period as Iron Man and TIH. However the story will take place in Asgard the home world of the Norse Gods.
3 years agoby @cap25Flag
Bane5000
i like wat i see with jessica biel joining the cast
though i dont think shes replacing natalie portmna, u never know, maybe thell both be in the movie playing the female roles, which ones, well have to wait and see
zz: samuel l jackson is playing the ultimate marvel universe version of nick fury, which was in fact modeled after the actor himself, look it up and read more about it my friend
3 years agoby @bane5000Flag
Brainiac
she is too damn hot. luckily i think she could also act the role. she is slowly proving herself as an actual actress so this would prolly help, plus jump start her career again, wut was the last thing she was in?
oh yeah i hope it is Sif, that makes more sense i think, plus isn't Enchantress a bad guy at times or something. i don't see Biel as a bad guy.
3 years agoby @thebdFlag
ZanyZap
Nick Fury?
Not too sound like a complete comic-book-illiterate, but what time period is this set?
3 years agoby @zanyzapFlag
Raoul Duke
Right on. I never get tired of drooling over Jessica Biel.
Nick Fury Zz, Nick Fury.
3 years agoby @raoulduke33Flag
righthandofdoom
Awesome. She would be a good choice.
3 years agoby @righthandofdoomFlag
peaches
Wait for it.....Wait for it ....any minute newkill will be around to bash this just for the hell of it then go back to his bathroom and write i hate Michael Bay on the floor in lipstick over and over.
3 years agoby @peachesFlag
ZanyZap
And who's Samuel Jackson's character in this film...
3 years agoby @zanyzapFlag
ZanyZap
After a bazillion cast-changes for the title role, I think replacing Portman with Biel is trivial.
3 years agoby @zanyzapFlag
DEZZMOND
The best THOR news for me is that Alexandra Byrne will be the costume designer. She's the best in her business and she's already worked with Branagh in HAMLET and later on she made the best cotumes in the cinematic history in ELIZABETH and ELIZABETH THE GOLDEN AGE for which she won an Oscar last year.
3 years agoby @dezzmondFlag
Vamp
That's a good question, VIS, I forgot that they talked about Portman. I do like Biel, though, so whatever the case it works for me.
3 years agoby @vampire2000Flag
T.Clark
What happened to Natalie Portman?
Was she not sexy enough or something?
3 years agoby @insertusernamehereFlag