Heroic heritage
Given Thor’s incredibly rich
history within the Marvel
Universe and Norse mythology,
there was plenty of inspiration
to be drawn on for the sequel.
However, the familiar themes
that made the first film instantly
relatable will once again play on
the audience’s emotions here. It’s
ultimately a tale of family – the
conflict between its members,
and the fight to protect it no
matter the cost. The Dark World
sets family allegiance and duty
against the desire for love and
Thor’s personal aspirations.
Its story was written by
Don Payne and Robert Rodat,
and adapted for the screen by
Christopher L. Yost, Christopher
Markus and Stephen McFeely. It
was written with the intention
to push Thor, to escalate the
conflict surrounding him. Alan
Taylor has said that Thor’s
continued to mature since the
first film, and in the sequel
he’s learning what it means to
become king of Asgard. He’s
moving closer and closer to
understanding and wielding
similar power to that of Odin
– but is also learning the
sacrifices that accompany such
immense power.
Odin and
Thor each
have one
look in costuming.
However, since
Thor has so many
action scenes and
stunts to perform,
he requires 15 sets
of his costume.
Odin, meanwhile,
has access to six
versions of his own
costume.
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