Thor
Courage is immortal.
Country
Production
Budget
$150 000 000
Box office
$449 326 618
Director
Actors
Scenario
Producer
Camera operator
Composer
Artist
Bo Welch, Richard Bloom
Audition
Sarah Halley Finn, Randi Hiller
Editing
Paul Rubell
Whole Team (353)
Whole Team (353)
Short description
Against his father Odin's will, The Mighty Thor - a powerful but arrogant warrior god - recklessly reignites an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans as punishment. Once here, Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth.
What's left behind the scenes
- Sir Anthony Hopkins agreed to play Odin, even though he had never read the Thor comics and had no idea about the relevant mythology. He was primarily attracted to the role by the concept of the father-son relationship.
- Sir Anthony Hopkins took on the role of Odin, despite the fact that he had never read the Thor comics and had no inkling of the corresponding mythology. He was primarily drawn to the role by the concept of the relationship between father and son.
- In preparation for the role of Thor, Chris Hemsworth regularly went to the gym for six months, building muscle mass. The actor's physique changed so much that the costume prepared for him no longer fit, becoming too tight.
- To prepare for his role as Loki, Tom Hiddleston studied the Brazilian martial art capoeira.
- The film is based on comics about Thor, who first appeared in “Journey into Mystery” #83 in 1962. The character was created by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, and Jack Kirby.
- To prepare for his role as Loki, Tom Hiddleston trained in the Brazilian martial art of capoeira.
- Thor could have been played by Channing Tatum, Charlie Hunnam, Alexander Skarsgård, Liam Hemsworth (incidentally, Chris Hemsworth's brother), Kevin McKidd, Joel Kinnaman, and WWE champion Paul Levesque. Rumor has it that the lead role in the project interested stars such as Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, and Leonardo DiCaprio. Tom Hiddleston, who plays Loki, also auditioned for the role of Thor.
- According to the film's director, Sir Kenneth Branagh, the closing credits roll against a backdrop of images of the universe captured by the Hubble Space Telescope. It took a year and a half to create them.
- Applying makeup to Colm Feore took five hours.
- Applying Colm Feore's makeup took five hours.
- The film is based on the Thor comics, who first appeared in "Journey into Mystery" #83 in 1962. The character was created by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, and Jack Kirby.
- In mythology, Sif possesses golden hair (literally forged from gold by dwarves), but in the film she is dark-haired.
- Tom Hiddleston prepared for the role by sticking to a strict diet both before and throughout filming, so that Loki would have a gaunt, hungry look.
- The shooter who preferred a sniper bow to all the rifles in the S.H.I.E.L.D. arsenal – none other than Clint Barton, Hawkeye – is another hero who debuted in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in "Thor". We can hear Agent Coulson refer to him by his last name.
- A model of the Destroyer's armor was built for the film.
- In 'Iron Man 2' (2010), Thor's hammer – Mjolnir – was first shown lying in a crater in New Mexico. This was based on the comics, where, during a period following an apocalyptic event in Asgard, Mjolnir was sent to Earth in New Mexico, where it lay until Thor came to retrieve it.
- The man who first arrives at the crater in his red truck is none other than J. Michael Straczynski—a writer for many highly successful comics, whose achievements include a very solid storyline for the Thor comics.
- According to the film's director, Sir Kenneth Branagh, the end credits play against footage of the universe taken by the Hubble Space Telescope. It took a year and a half to create them.
- In the film, Odin loses an eye in battle with Laufey. According to myths, he gave up his eye himself to drink from the well of wisdom.
- In 2005, director Matthew Vaughn of "Layer Cake" and "Stardust" was set to direct the film. In the 90s, Sam Raimi wanted to direct "Thor" immediately after "Darkman." Although work on "Thor" never began, Raimi directed three films about another Marvel superhero, Spider-Man.
- Tom Hiddleston prepared for the role by following a strict diet both before filming and throughout the entire process, to give Loki a gaunt, yet hungry appearance.
- The first person to arrive at the sinkhole in his red truck was none other than J. Michael Straczynski – the writer of many highly successful comics, including a very good storyline for the Thor comics.
- For a long time, Jim Carrey was the frontrunner for the role of Loki. Rumor has it that Josh Hartnett could have also played the main antagonist.
- During Thor's interrogation, a scrape under his left eye is visible, which was not there during his arrest. This is clearly seen when the camera shows a close-up of his face.
- In the film "Iron Man 2" (2010), Thor's hammer—Mjölnir—was first shown lying in a crater in New Mexico. This was based on the comics, where following an apocalyptic event in Asgard, Mjölnir was sent to Earth to New Mexico, where it remained until Thor came to retrieve it.
- Gemma Arterton and Jessica Biel both auditioned for the role of the main character's girlfriend, Jane Foster. Biel also auditioned for the role of Sif.
- Preparing for the role of Thor, Chris Hemsworth regularly visited the gym for six months to build muscle mass. The actor's physique changed to such an extent that the costume prepared for him no longer fit, becoming far too tight.
- Daniel Craig turned down an offer to play Thor.
- Gemma Arterton and Jessica Biel were contenders for the role of the protagonist's love interest, Jane Foster. Biel also auditioned for the role of Sif.
- For a long time, Jim Carrey was the main favorite for the role of Loki. It was rumored that Josh Hartnett could also have played the main villain.
- Channing Tatum, Charlie Hunnam, Alexander Skarsgård, Liam Hemsworth (brother of Chris Hemsworth), Kevin McKidd, Joel Kinnaman, and WWE champion Paul Levesque were all considered for the role of Thor. Rumor has it that even stars like Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, and Leonardo DiCaprio were interested in the project. Tom Hiddleston, who played Loki, also auditioned for the role of Thor.
- The film is based on the comics about Thor, who first appeared in 'Journey into Mystery' #83 in 1962. The character was created by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, and Jack Kirby.
- In 2005, the film was intended to be directed by Matthew Vaughn, director of 'Layer Cake' and 'Stardust'. In the 90s, Sam Raimi wanted to direct 'Thor' immediately after 'Army of Darkness'. Although work on 'Thor' never began, Raimi went on to direct three films about another Marvel universe superhero, Spider-Man.
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