IESB has gotten some exclusive inside information on possible casting for Marvel's THOR film due out July 16, 2010.

{sidebar id=1}Some news came out earlier today from the boys at Latinoreview.com about Alexander Skarsgrd being in the running for the lead Thor role after being seen having lunch with director Kenneth Branagh in Beverly Hills.

Yep, that's what we are hearing too but other names are popping up as well including Channing Tatum. However, Branagh himself does want Alex, we'll see if  it works out.

But, we also got some other information about the villain in the story, Thor's brother Loki.

Loki isn't a very nice guy. He's quite treachorous actually and fancies himself the God of Mischief. He is repeatedly trying to get rid of Thor and seize the throne of Asgard for himself. One thing led to another and he ended up being the God of Evil. What will his role in Marvel's live action adaptation? Probably something similiar, we know he's the main baddie.

Who does Brannagh want to bring this evil character to life? Try Josh Hartnett. IESB sources say Hartnett has met with Brannagh as well and he is currently on a very short list to play the villain in the film.

Word is Josh and his camp are really interested because he has never played a villain before and after Heath Ledger's Oscar win for the latest comic book villain, Hartnett is intrigued by the character.

Now, for those of you who will copy and paste this article faster than a barefoot jackrabbit on a hot greasy griddle in the middle of August, pay attention to this part - we aren't saying he's been cast, but he's on a very short list for the role of Thor's brother Loki. Got it? Short list.

Hartnett standing at 6 foot 3 inches would be a great adversary to Alex's 6 foot 4 inch frame.

Could this be another Heath Ledger's Joker in the making? Are actors taking the superhero films more serious because of Ledger's Oscar win?

Maybe.

IESB is currently awaiting a response from Hartnett's people and Marvel to calls we put in today.

Stay tuned to the IESB for further updates!

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