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Kenneth Branagh is reportedly Marvel's top choice to direct Thor: Ragnarok.

The first Thor film was directed by Branagh, and according to Umberto Gonzalez who recently spoke to Popcorn Talk (via /Film), Marvel wants him to return to round out the God of Thunder's film trilogy.

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"I was hearing that Marvel wanted Kenneth Branagh back for Thor 3," he said. "But, he just got an offer to direct Murder on the Orient Express at Fox. So, I don’t know if it is going to happen or not. They’re thinking about bringing him back into the fold."

Do you think Branagh is the right man for the job? Who would be your top choice to direct the third Thor film? Let us know in the comments.

Thor: Ragnarok was announced last year with a July 2017 release date. However, the film has since been pushed back a few months and is now set to hit theaters on November 3, 2017.

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