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Team Marvel, which is still in the midst of making Thor sequel The Dark World , has snagged former Mr. Eko on Lost , Simon Adebisi on Oz and Nykwana Wombosi in The Bourne Identity, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje to play not one but – count ‘em – two roles in the movie. The actor, who has also appeared in the likes of G.I. Joe, Faster, The Thing and Unstoppable, is on board to initially play Algrim the Strong , the toughest of the Dark Elves ruled by Malekith ( Christopher Eccleston ) who fight Thor and his family. But when Malekith betrays him, Algrim is injured in battle, only to be healed and turned into Kurse, a being who is described as twice as strong as Asdgard’s finest. How much of the comic lore surrounding him will translate to the screen has yet to be seen, but from the sounds of his dual role, they may be staying true to his tale. Alan Taylor is calling the shots even now in London, with Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Anthony Hopkins, Idris Elba, Jamie Alexande

British actor Christopher Eccleston , who played Doctor Who during the 2005 season of the BBC sci-fi show, is in final negotiations to play the villain in Thor 2 , Marvel Studios’ sequel to its 2011 hit. Alan Taylor is directing the picture, which is officially titled Thor: The Dark World , and brings back most of the first movie’s cast, including Chris Hemsworth , who plays Thor. Could Zachary Levi Join Thor 2?- Plot details are being kept in the farthest reaches of Valhalla, but Ellleston will play the ruler of the Dark Elves of Svartalfheim . Eccleston has a penchant for playing bad guys, as he did in 28 Days Later , NBC’s Heroes , and G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra , where he played Destro. Please Leave A Comment- Source- THR

Marvel Studios is targeting Zachary Levi to join the cast of Thor 2 . He would replace Josh Dallas in the film. Dallas played Fandral, one of the Warriors Three in Thor, but is bowing out of the sequel to the 2011 hit movie due to his commitments to the ABC show Once Upon a Time . Thor 2 Villains. 8 Guess Who It Will Be- Levi’s involvement may blessed by the gods, however. He was in talks to originally play the role in 2010 but had to bow out when his cult NBC show Chuck got a last-minute reprieve from cancellation and an episode extension. Levi’s talks are in at an early stage -- negotiations have not yet begun, according to sources -- but an offer is imminent. Thor 2 is gearing up fast for a July start. Game of Thrones director Alan Taylor is set to hop into the director’s chair. Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Idris Elba and Anthony Hopkins are returning, and Mads Mikkelsen is in negotiations to play the villain. Please Leave A Comment- Source- THR >

Here's the problem with Thor : His rogue's gallery is more of a collection than a gallery. He's not overflowing with titanic baddies. With Thor 2 heating up—and Marvel's cinematic honcho promising a "major, major" villain—we started thinking of who it might be. While we know that Earth's Mightiest Heroes will take on Thanos in Avengers 2 —if you haven't seen this movie by now, then you kinda deserve to have it spoiled—it's less clear who the God of Thunder will take on in his sequel. Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige says that Thanos won't be in Thor 2 , but "there will be a major new villain. A major, major new antagonist ..." And Casino Royale baddie Mads Mikkelson is, apparently, in talks to join the Thor 2 cast as a vllian. So, who could Thor Odinson be up against? Here are some candidates. ENCHANTRESS Thor is many things, but one of them is a man, stranded very far from the woman he loves. In the comics, Odin

Double dip day over at the Marvel casting offices continues with word that Thor 2 is in the process of recruiting a new villain. Not content with taking on James Bond in Casino Royale , Mads Mikkelsen is in talks to tangle with Asgard’s favourite son in the superhero sequel. What this means is that Tom Hiddleston ’s Loki will crop up very briefly, then be seen disappearing over a golden cliff in a ball of flame…. JUST KIDDING, HIDDLESTONERS! According to Variety, everyone’s favourite god of mischief will still be causing problems for everyone, but if Mikkelsen locks in a deal, Loki’ll have some help. Exactly which villain Mikkelsen is up for has yet to be revealed. Thor has an extensive rogues gallery, so he could be anything – Executioner, Mangog, Mephisto… Give us your best guess in the comments below or in the Twitsphere. Most of the original cast are scheduled to return alongside Empire Award-winner / Army leader Hiddleston , including Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Anth