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He's played a cannibal, a president, an author, an Englishman, and even a black dude. Now, Sir Anthony Hopkins is in talks to play a Norse Allfather in Kenneth Branagh's Thor. Hopkins is said to be for the role of Odin, father to Thor and his evil adopted brother Loki. We can't think of a better candidate to play the ruler of Asgard. Hopkins has the perfect mix of Gandalf, Santa, and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin needed to pull the role off. (Empire)

CHUD was the first to point out that sexy model-actress Diora Baird has announced via Twitter that she has auditioned for a role in the upcoming Thor film. No one is certain which role she read for or if she'll even get the part but it's a slow news morning so conjecture like this makes headlines. Honestly. It was between this or pictures of dogs sniffing celebrities.

Tee-hee! Look at 'im sniff her!!

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Director: Kenneth Branagh

Cast: Tom Hiddleston, Chris Hemsworth (Rumored)

Synopsis: The story of ancient god Thor being thrown from Asgard to become mortal, and the fighting between the gods and epic forces

Genre: Fantasy

Release Date: May 20, 2011

Variety reports that Steven Spielberg is set to produce a biopic about the life of inspiring civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.. The King Estate has granted Dreamworks unprecedented access to the intellectual property of Dr. King including his famous, "I Have A Dream" speech. It goes without saying that this is an important film and I sincerely hope that it is done intelligently and respectfully.

In other words, don't let George Lucas near it.

Check out more morning headlines.

<sub>Michael Mann talks up his new talkie, Public Enemies. (The Playlist)

Thor casts relative unknowns. (Superhero Hype)

Transformers 2 pics roll out. (/Film)

LOST characters come clean. (Cracked)

Mystery Team finds a distributor. (CHUD)

Don Pardo bids farewell. (TV Squad)</sub>