Anthony Hopkins to play Odin in Marvel's "Thor"

By Borys Kit

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Anthony Hopkins is in negotiations to play the Norse god Odin in "Thor," Marvel Studios' big-screen adaptation being directed by Kenneth Branagh.

In the movie Thor, the god of thunder, is a powerful but arrogant warrior whose reckless actions re-ignite an ancient war. As punishment, Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans. Once here, he learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends dark forces from Asgard to invade Earth.

Odin is Thor's father and ruler of Asgard.

Chris Hemsworth is playing Thor. The cast also includes Tom Hiddleston and Natalie Portman.

Hopkins next will be seen onscreen in "The Wolfman." He also will appear in Woody Allen's "You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger."

(Editing by SheriLinden at Reuters)