Chuck Versus Thor
Mon, November 16, 2009 
This news gives an indication towards whether or not Kenneth Branagh knows what the Hell he’s doing with Thor.
Chuck star Zachary Levi revealed to USA Weekend he was cast in the forthcoming Marvel Comics adaptation. In fact, the recent news of NBC ordering an additional 6 episodes for its third season (before a single show has aired) resulted in him having to give up his role. So what was he going to play - the God of Thunder’s wise-cracking human sidekick or something? That would be an epic No.
He screen-tested for and was originally cast as Fandral, a member of the Warriors Three. If you’re not immediately familiar with the character, he was a blonde haired Errol Flynn-esque, adventure-seeking, womanizing god. That doesn’t exactly sounds like our favorite Nerd Herding hero from Chuck. To be fair, Levi apparently got into superhero shape for his test and I’m assuming that might show up in these future episodes of his show.
I won’t lie. This sounds strange beyond belief, but I’m giving Branagh the benefit of the doubt. That and it’s not like we’ll ever see Levi's screen-test. We’ll just to have to use our imagination.
Reader Comments (2)
so the guy is in shape now? that will be interesting on Chuck.
I wonder if Routh will get to finally punch somebody and use Chuck as a punching bag.