Kenneth Branagh Open to Returning for Another 'Thor' Film, Envisions "Glorious Twilight" Ending
Kenneth Branagh is open to directing another Thor film, aiming to conclude the hero's story with a darker sequel that ushers in a 'glorious twilight' for the character.
- Director Kenneth Branagh recently expressed interest in returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe to direct another 'Thor' film, more than 15 years after helming the original 2011 adaptation.
- Although Branagh delivered a successful hit with the first film, he did not direct subsequent sequels; Alan Taylor helmed 'The Dark World' while Taika Waititi later revived the franchise.
- Branagh envisions a darker sequel taking the Norse god 'into a glorious twilight,' comparing his ideas to James Mangold's 'Logan' to provide a final individual story for Chris Hemsworth.
- The director acknowledged that the Marvel Cinematic Universe's current trajectory may limit such possibilities, noting 'They are so far deep into the future of the Marvel Universe' that plans are set.
- Despite his absence from later films, Branagh continues monitoring the franchise's evolution, describing his experience watching the sequels with 'a mix of tremendous pride and amazement.
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Kenneth Branagh open to returning for another 'Thor' film, envisions "glorious Twilight" ending
In a notable development for Marvel fans, Kenneth Branagh has expressed interest in returning to direct another instalment in the 'Thor' franchise, more than a decade after helming the original 2011 film.
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Kenneth Branagh, the director behind the 2011 Marvel film “Thor,” says he "would love" to direct another movie about the Norse god.
Kenneth Branagh "Would Love" To Direct Another 'Thor' Film
After 15 years, Kenneth Branagh has considered returning to the MCU for another cinematic outing with the Avengers’ favorite Norse god. The Oscar winner, who directed 2011’s Thor, recently confessed that he “would love to finish my relationship with that character” in a darker sequel that would take the character “into a glorious twilight.” “I […]
‘Thor’ Director Kenneth Branagh Pitches A Darker, Logan-Inspired Ending For God of Thunder
In the recent adventures of Thor, the franchise has been very heavy-handed with humor, to the point of sacrificing depth. Now, we have an unexpected voice, proposing a new direction to take. Kenneth Branagh, who began the journey of the God of Thunder with ‘Thor’, thinks that it may be time to give the hero […] The post ‘Thor’ Director Kenneth Branagh Pitches A Darker, Logan-Inspired Ending For God of Thunder appeared first on FirstCuriosity.
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