This particular story, should it prove to be true, could be one of the finest pieces of news this writer has had the pleasure of writing up all year. Because Den Of Geek favourite, the quiet and reserved Mr Brian Blessed, is apparently being lined up for a role in the film Thor.

Thor is being directed by Kenneth Branagh, who has cast Blessed in his films before, and the rumour mill suggests that he's about to give him another role, this time as Odin. Odin is the father of Thor, who is being played by Chris Hemsworth in the film.

Thor isn't due out until 2011, but we'd go out and buy a mighty hammer ourselves if it in any way made this story be 100% true. We suspect that it is, but until we get official confirmation, we'll just have to content ourselves with watching a video of the mighty man Blessed in action.

When the news does get confirmed, we'll celebrate, of course, by posting some more clips. It's only right.

Bleeding Cool [Better late than never - Ed]