Already set to play a character in Dark Castle's DC Comics adaptation 'The Losers,' British actor Idris Elba has been tapped to join in on another comic book film coming to the big screen.
The Hollywood Reporter states that Elba will play Heimdall, the guardian of Asgard in 'Thor,' Marvel Studios' film about the Norse god of thunder.
Also starring in the film are Chris Hemsworth, who will play Thor; Tom Hiddleston, who will play Loki; and Natalie Portman, who is the love interest Jane Foster.
Samuel L. Jackson is expected to make a cameo as Nick Frost to tie the film into 'The Avengers,' much like the cameo he made in 'Iron Man.'






The role was originated by model-turned-actor