Anthony Hopkins Play Odin in “Thor” Movie

The veteran Anthony Hopkins has joined the cast of Marvel’s “Thor”, which will interpret the Norse god Odin.

Odin is the father of Thor and Loki, who in the Marvel movie will be played by Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston, while the beautiful Natalie Portman will play Jane Foster, the woman loved by Thor.

In the film, the powerful and arrogant warrior Thor is sent to earth as punishment after causing the rekindling of a conflict between the now dormant for some time. Once on Earth, Thor understand the true meaning of the concept of heroism when you will have to counter the invasion of the enemy always has summoned the dark forces of Asgard to invade the planet.

Jaimie Alexander is also brought in to play skilled Asgardian warrior Sif, and Colm Feore is expected to take on a villain whose identity remains a secret. Stellan Skarsgard has also been reported to have joined the cast in an unspecified role.

The release of Thor is scheduled for 20 May 2011.