Take superhero character. Adapt into feature film project. Grab a hot director and add to mix. Rinse. Repeat.
Those who own a bit of stock in Marvel Studios know that it’s not the pulp operation portion of the company that is bringing in the bucks but rather the assembly line production slate of its library of popular characters. I’m not sure this possible franchise ranks among the 30 year geek squadron, but there is no stopping this deluge of comic book to big screen salutes.
The filmmaker who introduced us to one of my fav. blondes in Sienna Miller (Layer Cake) will take to hair care product super-hero spokesman Thor. Variety reports that Matthew Vaughn (Stardust) has joined the echelons of other talented directors immersing themselves in comic-book character type worlds. Marvel is aiming for a pre-strike production start this winter.
I can’t think of any blondes with enough biceps and bulk who could take the role – I’ve still got thoughts of Sienna in my head, but Mark Protosevich will come onboard to adapt.
The Thor franchise was first launched in 1962. Thor is a blonde-tressed, hammer-wielding hero who's sent to Earth to protect mankind.