Kenneth Branagh on Casting Chris Hemsworth as Thor: The Marvel Cinematic Universe's God of Thunder
Kenneth Branagh, the director of Thor, has addressed the speculation surrounding the casting of Chris Hemsworth as the God of Thunder in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Despite rumors that Daniel Craig was considered for the role, Branagh clarified that Marvel never pursued the James Bond actor for the part. Branagh emphasized the need for a fresh face like Hemsworth to embody the character of Thor, highlighting the actor's physical presence and vulnerability in the role. The decision to cast Hemsworth as Thor was based on his youthful energy and the character's rebellious spirit, setting the tone for the Asgardian superhero's origin story. While Craig did not play Thor, he was later cast as Balder the Brave in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, a role that was ultimately recast with John Krasinski due to Craig's departure. Fans can revisit Hemsworth's portrayal of Thor in the Marvel movies available for streaming on Disney+.