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My Spidey Sense Is Tingling

Chuck’s Zachary Levi Likely To Take Over The Role Of Fandral In Thor 2

by Jill Pantozzi | 12:55 pm, June 9th, 2012


Well this is certainly news relative to our interests. It seems Marvel Studios have to recast the role of Fandral (one of the Warriors Three) in the Thor sequel. And the person most likely to get the job? None other than NBC’s Chuck, Zachary Levi. Cool news for Chuck fans, sad news for fans of Once Upon A Time’s Prince Charming, Josh Dallas, who previously held the role. Did I just blow your mind? 

Maybe I didn’t but I had no idea Prince Charming and Fandral were the same person until I rewatched Thor last week so it was a pretty big surprise to me. Regardless, I’m bummed now because I won’t be able to watch Thor 2 with that knowledge.

As you may have guessed, Dallas’ work on the second season of Once Upon A Time is what’s keeping him from reprising the role. Interestingly enough, it was Levi who was supposed to play Fandral in the first place.

“Levi’s involvement may blessed by the gods, however,” writes The Hollywood Reporter. “He was in talks to originally play the role in 2010 but had to bow out when his cult NBC show Chuck got a last-minute reprieve from cancellation and an episode extension.”

THR says the negotiations are still in the early stages but that an “offer is imminent.” Thor 2 is set to start filming in July with Game of Thrones director Alan Taylor taking over for Kenneth Branagh. The rest of the cast are expected to return and Danish actor Mads Mikkelson is expected to play the villain.

(via The Hollywood Reporter)

Previously in Thor 2

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  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_IGRK4BKTKC5RGO56RXTUEVFJSM ainok

    !!!

  • mea.glitch

    I had no idea Prince Charming and Fandral were the same person either.  Wow.

    So with the recast, does this mean Fandral will have more to do?  I wonder.

    Though personally, if they can make Volstag feel “larger” I’ll be happy.  I liked the other two of the Warrior’s 3, but Volstag was so small compared to how he’s always pictured, it just bugged me to no end. 

  • Carmen Sandiego

    Awh, I’m going to miss the old Fandral. :(

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  • Anonymous

    I just rewatched this like an hour ago and realized it was him from OUAT! too bad he can’t stay. I like levi too so…

  • Life Lessons

    Wow. Now I have TOTAL respect for the Fandral/Charming actor. Whoa!

  • http://twitter.com/HMSFox Susan

    Yes, Yes, YES!!!!! I like the guy from OUAT, but had really wanted to see Zach in the role.  And as much as I loved Chuck, was annoyed it got in the way of this happening.

  • http://twitter.com/DangerDee Dee

    Boo but at the same time yay? 

  • Maliu N

    I don’t get it.  OUAT is ABC, which is Disney, & Marvel owns Thor, which is Disney, so why can’t they work things out? I <3 Zach Levy but come on, give him his own comic book movie.

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