12 Actors You Didn't Know Almost Played Superheroes

5. Channing Tatum As Thor

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For a time, it was big news that Channing Tatum was considered for the role of the Nordic demi-god. Along with these casting rumblings, it was also rumored that Josh Hartnett was set to play opposite Tatum as his nemesis Loki. Tatum reportedly went in to meet with director Kenneth Branagh, where they talked about the possibility of him donning the golden locks needed to play the part.

However, it wasn't in the cards for Tatum. When news broke that he hadn't landed the role, Tatum said that he thought they were looking for someone "more Nordic-looking."

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Holland Baker is based in New York City, where she is an editor, writer and co-host of Whatever It Takes: A Degrassi Podcast. In her free time, you can find her searching for bodega cats, eating mass amounts of pizza and using humor as a defense mechanism.