Rene Russo Joins Thor
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Rene Russo has signed on to play Frigga, the stepmother of Thor, in Kenneth Branagh's Marvel adaptation. Back to Article
Rene Russo has signed on to play Frigga, the stepmother of Thor, in Kenneth Branagh's Marvel adaptation. Back to Article
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on Dec 17 2009 05:21 AM Rene Russo's very tough in LETHAL WEAPON 3--THOR looks to be a tour de force comic book adaption. who's she going to play? * Balder; god of light based on the deity Baldr, is one of Thor's closest friends since childhood. It is revealed that he is actually the son of Odin and Frigga thus making him Thor's half-brother. Odin kept Balder's true identity hidden as he feared a prophecy that stated Balder's death would one day trigger Ragnarök.[3] Balder assumes the throne of Asgard when Thor is exiled.[4] * Bestla; a Jötunn based on Bestla, is the wife of Borr, mother of Odin and grandmother of Thor.[5] * Borr; Odin's father based on the deity Borr, was turned into snow by a powerful sorcerer (revealed to be Loki) during a war with the frost giants.[6] Loki later revived Borr in New York City, confused and enraged Borr attacked Thor. Thor subsequently killed him, not knowing it was his grandfather and as a result is banished from Asgard.[7] * Buri; Odin's grandfather based on the deity Bśri, was the first of the gods. Buri came into being when he was licked out of the ice that was Ymir's body by Aušumbla.[8] * Frigga; goddess of marriage based on the deity Frigg, is Odin's wife, step mother of Thor and foster mother to Loki. Frigga is seen as mother figure to most Asgardians even consoling a heartbroken Sif.[9] It is revealed later that she is also mother to Balder[3] whom she once used her powers to make almost completely invulnerable (the notable exception being mistletoe). Frigga was also instrumental in the rearing and training of the Young Gods.[volume & issue needed] * Gaea; goddess of the Earth based on the deity Gaia from Greek mythology, is Thor's biological mother. Gaea as Jord (Jörš) mated with Odin, who wanted a son who would be strong on Earth (not just in Asgard) and gave birth to Thor.[8] Odin kept the true identity of his mother hidden from Thor. However this was later revealed to Thor when Gaea pleads with Arishem the Judge to spare his life and heals his wounds from the preceding battle.[10] * Hermod; god of speed based on the deity Hermóšr, is Thor's half brother by Odin and Frigga. Hermod is employed as Odin's messenger due to his great speed. His greatest mission was when he traveled to Hel in order to ask the goddess Hela for information on how to revive Balder the Brave after Loki tricked Hoder into shooting Balder with an arrow tipped with mistletoe.[11] * Hoder; god of winter based on the deity Höšr, is Thor's blind cousin, son of his uncle Vili. Loki tricks Holder into shooting Balder with an arrow tipped with mistletoe when testing Balder's invulnerability.[11] * Loki; god of evil based on the deity Loki, is Thor's principal antagonist. Loki was orphaned when Odin slew his father Laufey, a frost giant in battle. Odin taking pity on Loki, adopts him as his own son.[12] It is later revealed that Loki himself was the one that set these events into motion.[13] Loki eventually brings ragnarök to Asgard when he steals the forge that created Mjolnir and revives the demom Surtur, who forges new uru hammers for Loki and his allies.[14] After Thor recreates Asgard in Oklahoma, Loki manipulates Thor into restoring him as well.[15] * Mimir; based on Mķmir, is Odin's uncle and guardian of the well of wisdom. Mimir was beheaded during the Ęsir%u2013Vanir War and his living head was brought to Odin, who turned it into fire. In this state Mimir was given the power of prophecy and Odin made him his advisor.[16] Odin sacrificed his right eye to Mimir's well for the wisdom to forestall ragnarök.[17] Later Thor sacrifices both his eye for insight on how to end the ragnarök cycle.[18] * Odin; the all-father, ruler of Asgard based on the deity Odin, is Thor's father. Odin with his brothers Vili and Ve slew the frost giant Ymir and with his body created the heavens and earth. Odin and his brothers then ventured to Mśspellsheimr and fought Surtur. Overwhelmed Vili and Ve sacrificed themselves to allow Odin to escape. Their deaths also granted Odin the "Odinforce".[19] Odin later fights Surtur on Earth, where both are killed.[20] The Odinforce then passes to Thor who becomes lord of Asgard. After Asgard and all its inhabitants seemingly perish during ragnarök, Thor is reawaken from the void of nonexistence and restores all other the Asgardians with the exception of Odin. Thor eventually finds Odin engaged in eternal battle against Surtur in the void, where he chooses to remain.[21] * Tyr; god of war based on the deity Tżr, son of Odin is Thor's older brother. Tyr a veteran who lost his left hand while binding the Fenris wolf was the defender of Asgard before the time of Thor. Tyr becomes resentfull when Thor replaces him. After Sif rejects Tyr's advances, he jealously travels to Earth to attack Thor and is defeated.[22] Later Tyr rebels against Odin due to his favoritism of Thor, he allies with Loki and unleashes the Midgard Serpent on Earth but is undone when Loki double crosses him.[23] Since that time Tyr has reconciled and fought valiantly for Asgard during ragnarök.[24] * Vidar; god of strength based on the deity Vķšarr, is Odin's son by the jötunn, Grid. Being a half-giant Vidar was not accepted and lived outside the city walls of Asgard as a farmer. When Vidar's wife Solveig was murdered by three giants, Odin dispatched Vidar's half-brother Thor and his cousin Hoder to help him find the murderers.[25] During ragnarök Thor finds Vidar's body apparently slain by trolls while defending his lands, Thor has Vidar's fields set ablaze to serve as a massive funeral pyre to honor his passing.[26] * Vili and Ve are Odin's brothers, sons of Borr and Bestla. Vili also has a son, Hoder. They sacrificed themselves early in Asgard's history to allow Odin to survive and realize his dreams for Asgard.[19] (Reply to this) |
on Dec 17 2009 06:00 AM I get that gordon posted all that and its great because someone can't come in and say "I have no clue about Thor", but were you really asking the question of who she would play when it says it in the article? I'm really hoping they make this work because if it does then the Avengers will be awesome. (Reply to this) |
on Dec 17 2009 06:49 AM Rene Russo is a certified milf. (Reply to this) |
on Dec 17 2009 08:27 AM Now she's a gilf (goddess) (Reply to this) |
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on Dec 17 2009 09:40 AM great call is a awsome actress (Reply to this) |
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on Dec 17 2009 11:25 AM Gordon ya knob, did you not read the one and only line in the summary of the this article?? "Rene Russo has signed on to play Frigga, the stepmother of Thor" (Reply to this) |
on Dec 17 2009 11:45 AM In reply to this comment (#2574209) No let him look like an *** and also so I can say this: tl:dr (Reply to this) |
on Dec 17 2009 05:51 PM Russo has twice the chin as Leno. Very manly woman. Used to be attractive, now, not so much. (Reply to this) |
on Dec 17 2009 06:38 PM Good for her. She hasn't been in anything major in ages. Be nice to see her again. (Reply to this) |
on Dec 18 2009 02:12 PM if any remembers her part in this movie, it will be because of one thing. thor sucked bad. please let her part be totally forgettable. (Reply to this) |
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