Thor Closing In On Its Star?

IGN talked with Kevin McKidd at the premiere of Punisher: War Zone and the Rome and Journeyman actor confirmed that he's still in the running for the leading role. They reported earlier that McKidd had said Marvel was looking to cast him in a supporting role, leaving Thor's shoes to be filled by a younger actor, but it looks like things have changed. McKidd's done period work before, and done it well, so I think he'd be a good fit for the role (especially working with a director like Kenneth Branagh). But would Marvel trust the keys to one of their next big franchises in the hands of a non-A-lister? They do seem committed to a higher standard of quality for their films, though, so it doesn't seem unfeasible that they'll get whoever they think can play the role best. We'll keep our eyes out for more Thor updates and let you know how things unfold.