It's official: Anthony Hopkins joins 'Thor'

This is a good piece of news: Anthony Hopkins is now officially part of Kenneth Branagh's upcoming Marvel Studios adaptation "Thor." He joins Natalie Portman, Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston.

Variety says Hopkins plays Odin, father of Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and Loki (Tom Hiddleston). Portman will play Jane Foster, who became Thor's first love. Mark Protosevich and Zack Stentz wrote the script.

The film follows partially disabled medical student Dr. Donald Blake, who discovers his alter ego, the Norse warrior Thor. "Thor" is slated for release May 20, 2011.

The awesome Anthony Hopkins will soon be see in "The Wolfman." He recently wrapped Woody Allen's "You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger." Good news!