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Alan Taylor Officially Directing 'Thor 2'
Recently, Marvel's 'Thor 2' lost its director Patty Jenkins; whether she quit or was removed from the project still seems to be a bit up in the air. Almost as soon as Jenkins was out the door, rumors were beginning to circulate as to who would be replacing her. The top prospects appeared to be two former 'Game of Thrones' directors: Alan Taylor and Daniel Minahan. Well it looks like the Hammer has officially passed to Alan Taylor. Taylor, in addition to his multiple episode stint on HBO's 'Game of Thrones,' has also helmed episodes of 'Boardwalk Empire' and 'The Sopranos.' Initially there was talk of the studio hiring a writer to touch up the existing script by Don Payne, but no word yet as to who Marvel may have settled on for that job. It looks like 'Thor 2' is back on track for its November 15, 2013 release date.
This is great news! It's like watching two geek universes collide in a beautiful fireball of genre fandom. Given that Thor's origins are based in epic myth and legend, someone with a background in fantasy seems perfectly suited to take up the mantle. Now to postulate about how the new Thor film may differ from the first based on this change of guard. Granted, Marvel probably has quite a bit of influence over the final product, which may have been the reason for Jenkins' exit, but it would be interesting if the darker, bleaker aesthetic of 'Game of Thrones' finds its way into a Thor film. But, as with 'Game of Thrones,' that aesthetic goes hand in hand with the writing so we'll have to wait and see who the studio chooses for the rewrite/touch up. We'll keep you updated on that as it develops.
What do you guys think? Are you happy with this choice?
Source: Deadline
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Tags: Alan, Game of Thrones,, Jenkins, Patty, Taylor, Thor, Thor 2,, director, official, replacement
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Comment by DesertPunk on January 6, 2012 at 6:47pm -
awesome
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Comment by Luke Hero on December 29, 2011 at 4:43pm -
Time to take THOR in a different direction....Can we just stay with in the mythic universe this time...No trips to Earth unless he is fighting a Very badass villain like Ultron or something....
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Comment by Nick Kroboth (Herr Daimyo) on December 28, 2011 at 1:48pm -
Oh look, a TV Director, that doesn't just scream studio project.
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Comment by John Lemus on December 28, 2011 at 9:39am -
He has done a lot of really good work on television and I think this will be his first movie and first comic property so all can do is wish him luck.
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Comment by The Film Rebellion on December 27, 2011 at 11:06pm -
I still don't get why Kenneth Branagh doesn't just return for this.
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Comment by David on December 27, 2011 at 10:19pm -
Gotta say, this is fine news to me. I love all of those shows (especially Game of Thrones and Boardwalk), so hopefully he can bring some of that talent over to Thor.
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Comment by here's jonny on December 27, 2011 at 8:18pm
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Taylor has Game of Thrones, Sopranos, Mad Men, and especially exciting Rome under his belt. That is awesome!!! Now if they can get a writer with such a talented and dark list of resume references under his belt as well then this will be awesome. We wont get another bratty Thor wreckin shop when the mood strikes to entertain us enough for a non-power having journey to honor again. And no one wants to see a tame Thor, so its gonna be delicate work. But Im really hoping for a dark journey with really really bad guys to bring the stakes up. Now now, I know it has to be PG13 so the folks can bring the kids along (aka bring money). But for god's sake, no one wants another Star Wars Episode 1. But maybe my opinion is skewed bc I really just wanna see Thor bring the smack down bc I really like the character. We'll see.
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Comment by Chris Smith on December 27, 2011 at 8:05pm
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Awsome maybe the best directing decision ever, should of did this the first time (it would've made more people happy)
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Comment by Tiffany on December 27, 2011 at 7:30pm -
I am looking forward to this, there are some changes GOT, but in the end. I like what I saw on GOT and I hope for similar feeling to next Thor. I wonder if it will carry that darkness or will reflect the comic. I look forward to finding out.
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Comment by Jordan Hoffman on December 27, 2011 at 6:46pm -
Lets just hope it's a good movie. Thor was fucking stupid.
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