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Marvel's First Live-Action Thor: A Surprise Cameo
1 Apr
Summary
- First live-action Thor appeared in a 1988 TV movie.
- Eric Allan Kramer portrayed Thor in the 1988 film.
- The film was a backdoor pilot for a Thor series that never happened.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe's Thor is not the first iteration of the Norse god in live-action. In 1988, "The Incredible Hulk Returns," a continuation of the TV series starring Lou Ferrigno and Bill Bixby, introduced a live-action Thor.
Eric Allan Kramer, later known for his role in "The Hughleys," portrayed Thor in this 1988 television movie. The storyline featured Donald Blake, a former student of David Banner, discovering Thor's hammer and summoning the hero by speaking Odin's name.
"The Incredible Hulk Returns" was originally conceived as a backdoor pilot for a potential Thor television series. However, this project did not move forward, leaving Kramer's single appearance as an unusual and surprising early take on the iconic character for fans.
