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Portman Leaks that Kat Dennings is Also in the Cast of Thor
by Alex Billington
November 23, 2009
Source: MTV
This is some odd casting. MTV reports that actress Kat Dennings has also joined the cast of Kenneth Branagh's Thor movie, which starts shooting in January. But where did they get this scoop? From co-star Natalie Portman. During their interview with Portman, she revealed: "Well I'm really excited…Kat Dennings is going to be in it with me and she's a good friend and an amazing actress, so I'm looking forward to that." But what role will she play? No one knows, and everyone's guessing, but it's hard to tell. Dennings is the latest to join the already very packed cast of stars in the Marvel adaptation, including Jaimie Alexander.
Portman is already set to play Jane Foster, the nurse that Thor falls in love with when he's on Earth. And Alexander is already set to play Sif, a goddess in Asgard who is Thor's lover there. So Dennings won't play either of those roles. Maybe she's be another nurse or friend or someone that Thor comes across on Earth? Could be as simple as that. Or if you're looking for some bigger theories, head over to SlashFilm. As for Portman, well, she seems enthusiastic. "Well, I was really excited when they told me Kenneth Branagh is directing it because it seemed like such a smart choice but such an unexpected choice, that it was like 'This is really weird. I have to try this.'" Indeed it is, and with Dennings on-board, damn am I get excited, too!
19 Comments
1
Branagh is famous for putting famous people in small cameo roles (see Hamlet)
Ajax on Nov 23, 2009
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i think thor is gonna be awesome . can't wait
sam on Nov 23, 2009
4
This will be awesome.
Robbie on Nov 23, 2009
5
Wow nonstop Thor updates - I love it!
M-Cat on Nov 23, 2009
6
this could be one of the best cast's ever assembled for a comic book movie,fucking awesome.
tobi,leader of the akatsuki on Nov 23, 2009
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Paigey: I was thinking the same thing. That's the only other notable female THOR role that I am aware of. My question is: When are we going to hear anything about Captain America?
Corran Horn on Nov 23, 2009
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I like Dennings so I'm cool with it.
Xerxex on Nov 23, 2009
9
she could be Karnilla
nelson on Nov 23, 2009
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... why are there so many people in this film?
K on Nov 23, 2009
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There are hundreds of cast members in movies, K. I think they've named about a dozen actors or so. Still need to cast a hundred-plus parts...
Tony on Nov 23, 2009
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i think they should kick portmans ass out of the movie and replace her with dennings....just saying
Castro on Nov 23, 2009
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Random...she does have some big ole'.......talent! 😉
Tra la la la la di da on Nov 23, 2009
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i think she would make a really ugly enchantress..
Logan on Nov 23, 2009
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Saw this on SpoilerTV. Could this possibly be the role Kat Dennings is going to play?? Thor - Official Casting Call [MARCY LEWIS] (20) Is a college student. Aloof, jaded beyond her years, she thought her internship with scientist Kate Spelling would be an easy 6 college credits. However, she's been stuck for months in this small New Mexico town and relegated to a wide range of unglamorous activities. Kate has been particularly hard on Marcy, making it her personal project to see that Marcy lives up to her potential. Marcy deals with her situation both by using subtle irony and by being an overt wiseass.
Shemah on Nov 24, 2009
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too... many... hotties... yaargh!!
bozo on Nov 24, 2009
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Kat Dennings wrote an interesting tweet earlier "Hell is gonna be awesome" Do you think she could be referring to Hela
craig on Nov 24, 2009
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Castro, you're crazy. That is all
Buzz on Nov 24, 2009
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Wow - she is gorgeous. She could easily fill an Enchantress or Hela costume and look devilishly lovely. With all these starts lining up for what may amount to be cameos, you have to wonder if Marvel is banking on thor being a franchise they can spin a few sequels out of. That way they can get these folks back for more subtantial roles down the road.
Uriah on Nov 28, 2009
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