There’s already drama behind the scenes of the highly anticipated flick “Thor,” and we hear it’s being stirred up by none other than Anthony Hopkins.
An on-set source says the Oscar winner is acting like quite the “divo” by constantly trying to “direct” Chris Hemsworth, who stars as the title character (and Hopkins’ son) in the comic-book-based film.
“Anthony has not tried to hide his disapproval of Chris’ acting skills,” the insider says. “Chris is definitely the least-experienced actor on set, but he’s trying. He respects Anthony a great deal, and it looks like he’s trying to grin and bear all of his criticism.”
The same can’t be said of director Kenneth Branagh, who has apparently become annoyed after enduring Hopkins’ criticism as well.
“Anthony keeps complaining that they’re shooting too many scenes inside the L.A. studio and not enough on location,” says the source, adding that the film, which is slated for release next year, has so many special effects that the cast is often in a studio against a green screen.
“He isn’t used to this kind of work, and his pessimism is really starting to wear everyone down.”
Reps for Hopkins and the film denied that the actor is displeased with Hemsworth and Branagh, but our insider adds that there have been other incidents of strife on the “Thor” production. According to the source, much of the cast and crew headed to New Mexico for a four-week shoot that has turned into six — and may go even longer.
“Everyone is cranky and frustrated that it’s taking so long,” says the spy. “But it’s a very high-tech movie, and it just takes time to get things right.”
