Zachary Levi in talks for 'Thor 2' role?

Published Jun 9 2012, 14:05 BST  |  By Hugh Armitage

Zachary Levi is being pursued for Thor 2.



Marvel Studios wants the Chuck star to replace Josh Dallas as Fandral in the comic book movie sequel, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Dallas is unable to reprise his role from the 2011 film due to his commitments to ABC's Once Upon a Time.

Levi was originally in talks to play Fandral in the first film before a last-minute episode extension for Chuck forced him to back out.

Fandral is one of the Warriors Three, a group of Asgardian heroes that also includes Hogun and Volstagg. The other two were played by Tadanobu Asano and Ray Stevenson in Thor.

Levi is said to be in early stage talks, with negotiations for the role yet to begin.

Alan Taylor is directing Thor 2, with shooting scheduled to start in July.

Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Idris Elba and Anthony Hopkins will reprise their roles in the sequel.