For the aloof Asgardian Thor, pre-release suggestions had included the likes of Sean Bean and, would you believe it, Triple H as potentially being cast. While the latter is clearly ludicrous, the former might have been a good choice ten years ago; it's just difficult to imagine Hemsworth's muscle-bound hero and even consider Bean getting into that sort of shape nowadays. However, there is an answer, in Josh Holloway, best known for playing the hilarious, smooth rogue Sawyer on J.J. Abrams' hit show Lost. Though Holloway hasn't done a wealth of film work since leaving the show, he is a familiar face to most people, and just by looking at him, it's clear that he has very similar looks to Hemsworth - flowing, blonde hair, photogenic facial hair as well, and an intense look that would lend itself well to this world. Given the actor's quick-witted nature, it might be a bit of a stretch for him to dumb himself down, and whether he can nail that booming, deep voice as well remains to be seen. Still, on pure appearances alone, there are few better.