From IESB comes word that the character of Donald Blake has been added to the end of the script of the upcoming Thor film being penned by Kenneth Branagh. Up until now, the script was set entirely in the land of the Norse gods; however, the introduction of this character is important to how the film ties into the Avengers film which will be set in a contemporary setting.

The movie will see Blake discovering the magical Norse hammer Mjolnir and turning into Thor himself.

Thor is set to open in theaters July 2010, with The Avengers due out July 2011. Branagh is reported to have an acting part in the film.