Director Kenneth Branagh has spoken out about the Thor casting again, this time with MTV:

“We’re down to the final stages of it [...] The reason one has to be properly diplomatic, is simply that some talented peopled have been patient, kind, creative and really committed to working with us in this process.”

“My reluctance to say anything about it is simply out of respect for people who have been extremely respectful of us. [...] That said, I think we are extremely close and I hope to announce a decision sooner rather than later.”