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!

The lovely Natalie Portman is set to play the female lead in Kenneth Branagh's upcoming big-screen adaptation of “Thor" for Marvel Comics.

The Hollywood Reporter says Portman will play Jane Foster, who became Thor's first love. Apparently, her character will get a makeover of some sorts for this project.

In the film, Thor, a powerful warrior, reignites a devestating war, causing him to be sent to Earth to live among humans. Shortly after, a ruthless villain names Loki plans to invade the planet.

Chris Hemsworth is set to play Thor, with Tom Hiddleston on-board as Loki. Mark Protosevich wrote the script for the film, set to open May 20, 2011.

Portman ("V for Vendetta") will soon be seen in "Borthers." She also recently joined David Gordon Green's "Your Highness."

Watch out for Nick Fury!

Samuel L. Jackson recently signed a big deal to play Fury in a bunch of upcoming films, including "Iron Man 2" and potentially "Captain America," "Thor" and "The Avengers,"

According to Variety, this deal may even include a "S.H.I.E.L.D." movie, which is apparently in development already.

Jackson's Fury already showed up in a very brief scene at the very end of "Iron Man," during which he introduced himself to Tony Stark.

This comes as quite a surprise, because "Iron Man 2" has been experiencing several casting issues recently. Mickey Rourke has been rumored to play Crimson Dynamo, but a deal has not been reached. Emily Blunt was also in talks to star in the sequel.

Robert Downey Jr. will return as Stark, and Don Cheadle will replace Terence Howard. Jon Favreau is back to direct the film.