Chuck's Zachary Levi Was Cast in Thor

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Chuck's Zachary Levi Was Cast in Thor

Source:USA Weekend

November 14, 2009

"Chuck" star Zachary Levi revealed to USA Weekend that he had the role of Warriors Three member Fandral locked up in Thor, but his schedule for the series changed that:

And it's a longer season than they initially thought: NBC originally asked for a 13-episode third season, and then ordered six more. That turned out to be a positive for Chuck but a negative for director Kenneth Branagh's movie Thor, which starts filming in January. Levi was cast as Fandral, one of Thor's Warriors Three in the comic book adaptation, and the actor had even been working out especially for the role, but had to walk away when they got the extra pickup. (Levi admits that producers had asked him to audition for the role of the usually beefy God of Thunder, but told them no. "I'm tall and in pretty good shape, but I'm not big and girthy like that," he says.)

Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Natalie Portman, Anthony Hopkins, Jaimie Alexander, Colm Feore, Samuel L. Jackson and Stellan Skarsgard star in Marvel Studios' big screen adaptation, which Paramount Pictures will release in theaters on May 20, 2011.

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Posted by: the Doctor on November 14, 2009 at 02:06:57

don't no what to say to this i'm just hoping that the thor movie will be good and i'm sure well all have faith in it

Posted by: Sure Thing on November 14, 2009 at 02:12:28

I've got to say that's awesome. I love Zachary Levi. I'm sure the movie will have a great cast, and I'm glad that things are looking up for Chuck. Plus it doesn't sound like he's too disappointed, so I'm sure he wasn't putting all of his hopes and dreams on being in Thor. All good news to me!

Posted by: bigv on November 14, 2009 at 03:01:47

never realy cared for chuck....kinda bores me

Posted by: Leo on November 14, 2009 at 04:08:14

I, like bigv, never really cared for chuck.

And I couldn't see him as Fandral, seriously.
Im glad this happend. Now let's hope as soon shooting starts the spy cameras will be there so we'll get a look at Hemsworth's THOR :D

Posted by: Strange Hero on November 14, 2009 at 05:42:38

Chuck is such an awesome show!!!!!! Glad it's back, but kinda sucks for Zachary Levi.

Plus, the actress who plays Sarah is HOT!!!!!

Posted by: The Reasoning on November 14, 2009 at 06:48:12

You mean Yvonne Strahovski?

Anyway, I'm like everybody else, mixed feelings about this. 1) Not sure whether Zach be a good Fandral - he could be! (we could've had the chance to see, but that's out the window), 2) Glad there's more than 13eps. of S3 of 'Chuck'.

Posted by: Leo on November 14, 2009 at 08:25:05

spiderdroppings It wasn't early for me.
You know, there ARE people visiting this site from other countries?
Take me for example, I was at work while posting "so early in the morning"

And oh, your opinion was way more pointless than any of ours.

Posted by: juniorakajr on November 14, 2009 at 11:03:10

Thor already has a great cast, I'm hoping it does as well as the first Iron Man Movie!

Posted by: Thekid on November 14, 2009 at 11:16:31

this threw me off at first, but i checked his imdb page...i didnt realize this guy was 6'4". i would've liked to see what he would've done in this flick.

Posted by: mojojackson on November 14, 2009 at 11:23:41

Sounds like they really dodged a bullet with this one, like when Stuart Townsend almost ended up as Aragorn in Lord Of The Rings.

Posted by: MP on November 14, 2009 at 11:42:01

I LOVE Chuck!! It's a great and FUN show, IMO!

And Zach is a great actor. Would love to see him in good movies as well.

Can't wait for season 3 to start!

Posted by: The Roc 19 on November 14, 2009 at 11:47:52

better off without Chuck, thank you to the ****y network NBC

Posted by: Tyrone on November 14, 2009 at 11:57:08

Maybe he should have pulled a Steve McQueen!!!

Posted by: PROWISE on November 14, 2009 at 12:04:22

I cound not see "CHUCK" guy playing FANDRAL, so it does not break my heart that he won't be in the "THOR" movie. Now if he would replace TOBY MAGUIRE as SPIDER-MAN,I would be doing back flips.

Posted by: Spawnacus on November 14, 2009 at 12:48:14

Too bad for Thor...YAY for the hot girls on Chuck!

Posted by: Bruce wayne's secret alter ego. on November 14, 2009 at 12:49:24

So is Chuck supposed to be a comedy? I like the show but I have never laughed at one of the jokes. Not once.

Posted by: Highrollin on November 14, 2009 at 13:22:10

i respect zach for turning down the role of Thor. and im sad that he wont be in the movie, but wicked excited Chuck will be back!!!

Posted by: daniel clavette on November 14, 2009 at 15:57:28

He is great and it wiil cool as fandral in the thor movies and the casting is great and also it is grear news.

Posted by: Dr. Jersey Shore on November 14, 2009 at 16:35:17

Chuck is a lame show.

He should've quit and focused his attention on Thor and the possibility of becoming a part of a few sequels (not to mention The Avengers).

Posted by: SSG Awesome on November 14, 2009 at 16:47:16

HOW can you tards think Chuck isnt that good?? your prob the tards that thought my name is earl was good...your nuts the chick in Chuck is super hot and the fact that Chuck is now going to be kicking ass makes its sooo much better then it was before which was AWESOME already!!!

Posted by: Sideshowmel on November 14, 2009 at 17:31:04

People like James really need to read the article. Zachary Levi was to going to be a supporting character named Fandral. BTW Chuck kicks.

Posted by: Spider-ham on November 14, 2009 at 20:47:07

Whats wrong with you people? CHUCK is awesome! What are you a bunch of bitter JAKE 2.0 fans or what? Besides hes all wrong for a Norse god! Way too scrawny!

Posted by: majorbloodnok on November 14, 2009 at 21:11:02

no idea who this guy is...

Posted by: nightwing77 on November 14, 2009 at 21:13:20

I LOVE CHUCK!!!!!!! Zachery Levi should hold out for a DC role!!!

Posted by: mojojackson on November 14, 2009 at 21:50:19

majorbloodnok, I love your Joe-inspired screenname!

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