Variety has reported that Kenneth Branagh is negotiating to direct "Thor," the next Marvel Comics property that will be turned into a live-action film by Marvel Studios. Its set for release in 2010. Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige's choice of Branagh is surprising, as Branagh hasn't really directed an action-heavy film since his debut on "Henry V," a bloody telling of the British king's conquest of France. Branagh is the latest in a string of directors -- such as Jon Favreau ("Iron Man"), Christopher Nolan (the Batman franchise) and Gavin Hood ("X-Men Origins: Wolverine") -- with arthouse roots taking on big-budget comicbook fare. Check out the full article here.
Wow this is interesting news as Branagh is relatively unknown outside the arthouse crowd. Then again so was Jon Favreau. If you've ever seen any of his films like Hamlet or Henry V you'd know hes a very talented filmmaker. I just hope that he can do this type of material justice.
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