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He is probably best known for his roles in “Black Hawk Down”, “Sin City” and “Lucky Number Slevin”. Hartnett hasn’t secured the role yet, but he is on a very short list so we’ll have to wait and see what happens.
Josh Hartnett, a Possible 'Thor' Villain AceShowbiz
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Hartnett is on a short list of actors for that role, however apparently Hartnett is very interested in the role since he has never played a villain before (yes, 40 Days and 40 Nights was criminal but Hartnett did not play a villain).
Josh Hartnett Villain in Thor? E Canada Now
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Comic Book Movie says
(in Looks like Thor is closer to Loki then we thought)
Try Josh Hartnett. IESB sources say Hartnett has met with Brannagh as well and he is currently on a very short list to play the villain in the film." Sure ok Josh Hartnett, why not. Josh turned in a great performance in Black Hawk Down and oh, ...
Josh Hartnett, a Possible 'Thor' Villain AceShowbiz
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AceShowbiz says
(in Josh Hartnett, a Possible 'Thor' Villain)
While words about Alexander Skarsgard on the run for "Thor" title role are circulating, another casting speculation for the superhero movie is building up, linking Josh Hartnett to the villain character. According to IESB, the "Black Hawk Down" actor ...