WASHINGTON: Sir Anthony Hopkins is all set to become a comic book star, after he was signed to play Thor’s father in Marvel Studio’s new blockbuster. The Silence of The Lambs star will portray King Odin.

The shooting for the film will start next year, reports Contactmusic. Chris Hemsworth will play the lead in the film, which will be directed by Kenneth Branagh. Natalie Portman is slated to play Thor’s love interest, Jane Foster.