Without a doubt, actor Chris Hemsworth played a key role in making Thor a fan-favorite character in the MCU. His on-screen presence and charismatic persona, combined with the character’s mythological history and humor, have made Thor one of the most important characters in the franchise.
Hemsworth first played the character in Thor (2011), and thanks to fan approval, he subsequently appeared in more films and became an important part of the franchise. Before Hemsworth, there were many other Hollywood stars who were interested in the role, but not everyone was capable of portraying a complex character like Thor. Here are 6 stars who auditioned for the role of Thor in the MCU,
Charlie Hunnam
Before actor Chris Hemsworth, Sons of Anarchy star Charlie Hunnam screen-tested for the iconic role, however, in the end, it didn’t work out and Hunnam went on to star in other projects. Later in his career, Hunnam also rejected the role of Christian Grey in 2015’s Fifty Shades of Grey.
Daniel Craig
During his days as James Bond, actor Daniel Craig also dreamed of playing the God of Thunder in the MCU. In fact, Marvel’s first choice was Craig, but his James Bond movies stopped him from playing the character. His commitment to the James Bond franchise forced Marvel to look for another star.
Brad Pitt
When Thor (2011) was planned out, the casting directors saw Brad Pitt perfect for the role. Pitt being the legendary star he is, would have helped attract a lot of audience, however, his other projects didn’t allow him to star in the franchise. Apart from his cameo as the Vanisher in Deadpool 2, Pitt still hasn’t played a major role in a superhero movie.
Tom Hiddleston
Actor Tom Hiddleston’s exceptional performance as Loki has made him a worldwide sensation. Today, his character plays a key role in the MCU, however, Hiddleston never had the intention of playing the God of Mischief. The actor initially screen-tested for the role of Thor but the Marvel casting team had better plans for him.
Chris Hemsworth’s brother, Liam Hemsworth
Just like Chris Hemsworth, his brother Liam Hemsworth is also talented. Making appearances in hits like The Hunger Games and The Expendables franchises, he has proved his versatility as an actor. Chris Hemsworth once revealed that his brother was initially shortlisted for the role of Thor in the franchise, highlighting that it would be exciting to see him play a multiversal variant of his character.
Channing Tatum
Actor Channing Tatum, who has never played a superhero, was not only shortlisted for the role of Thor but also Steve Rogers / Captain America. Unfortunately, he was dropped out of the project. The actor also stated working on a Gambit project, which is shelved for now.
