White Supremacists Call For ‘Thor’ Boycott

Casting News, News

I have to admit, I was very hesitant to post this story.  I really didn’t want to give these guys any publicity, but in the end, I had to post it for the shear absurdity.

From Digital Spy:

The Council of Conservative Citizens has released a statement through their website objecting to Elba playing Norse god Heimdall in the comic book movie.

“It’s not enough that Marvel attacks conservatives values, now mythological Gods must be re-invented with black skin,” a post on the site reads.

“It seems that Marvel Studios believes that white people should have nothing that is unique to themselves. An upcoming movie, based on the comic book Thor, will give the Aesir an insulting multicultural makeover. One of the Gods will be played by Hip Hop DJ Elba.”

The post ends by linking to a ‘Boycott Thor’ website.Speaking about his casting earlier in the year, Elba said: “Thor has a hammer that flies to him when he clicks his fingers. That’s okay, but the color of my skin is wrong?”

Thor is due out in cinemas next May.

Skitch Commentary: The sad part is that these geniuses probably had no idea who Heimdall was before they happened to hear that a black actor was playing him. I am absolutely in favor of Elba in the role. He just looks terrific in the trailer!

Mike Maillaro is a lifelong Jersey Boy and geek. Mike has been a comic fan for about 30 years from when his mom used to buy him Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Adventures at our local newsstand. Thanks, Mom!! Mike's goal is to bring more positivity to the discussion of comics and pop culture.