Anthony Hopkins to be father of 'Thor'

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By Adnan Tezer Oct 30, 2009, 18:42 GMT

Anthony Hopkins has been cast in "Thor," the Marvel Studios production that begins production in January.

Hopkins will play Odin, the father of Thor and Loki. Chris Hemsworth is playing Thor, and Tom Hiddleston plays Loki. Kenneth Branagh is directing.

Natalie Portman will play Thor's love interest, Jane Foster.

According to Variety, the script was written by Mark Protosevich and Zack Stentz.

Paramount Pictures will release the film on May 20, 2011.

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