A different Marvel Cinematic Universe star was almost cast in the lead role of Thor for Phase 1. As the MCU timeline became one of the most popular franchises in Hollywood, Marvel Studios spent several years building up its core characters that would ultimately become the Avengers, establishing them as staple players in Kevin Feige’s universe.
One of the instrumental entries in the first slate of films before 2012’s
The Avengers was
the Thor movie, bringing the Asgardian hero to the big screen, with Kenneth Branagh helming the 2011 outing. For the titular role,
Chris Hemsworth was tapped as the Marvel icon and has now starred in the role for nearly two decades.
