THOR 2 (Branagh speaks)

• THOR 2

Fans were a little puzzled as to why Kenneth Branagh decidednot to return for the sequel of Thor, a movie that he basically saved frombeing a disaster, and making it one of Marvel’s finest films. Reports claimedthat his departure was amicable, and Branagh has now confirmed this in a recentinterview with Moviefone.

Thor in Avengers

It was then confirmed that Patty Jenkins would replaceBranagh on Thor 2. Going with the director of 2003's Monster seemed like an oddchoice, but of course Branagh was also considered a surprise pick when he wasselected to helm the original Thor. And as far as Branagh is concerned, Jenkinswill make for an excellent fit.

"I, along with a lot of other people, are very excitedabout the appointment of Patty Jenkins," Branagh continued. "I thinkthat's a great choice to direct the movie. I know that Kevin Feige and all thepeople I worked very closely with, who were absolutely parts of the creation ofthat movie, are keen to produce a great second picture. So it was the rightdecision for me and for them and I am really looking forward to see how thesecond one develops."

Thor 2 is scheduled to hit theaters in summer of 2013.