Among the very last of the casting announcements for Thor, the Guardian of Asgard has finally found an actor. Idris Elba (RocknRolla, The Office) will be Heimdall!
Elba will play Heimdall, the guardian of Asgard, who stands on the BiFrost Bridge ready to defend the city from intruders.
He joins a cast that includes Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Natalie Portman, Anthony Hopkins, Jaimie Alexander, Colm Feore, Samuel L. Jackson, Stellan Skarsgard, Stuart Townsend, Ray Stevenson and Tadanobu Asano.
I like this casting. I find Idris to be uniquely intimidating and has a great presence. He will do fine with the role.
How big a role the gatekeeper will play is yet to be seen, but I am sure he will own it.
Share this Story
