Kenneth Branagh also directed the thriller "Sleuth" (2007), a remake of the 1972 film. At a film promotion for "Valkyrie" in 2008, Branagh confirmed that he would be directing "Thor", a film based on the Marvel superhero. "Thor", Branagh's return to big-budget directing, was released on 6 May 2011. In 2011, Branagh portrayed Laurence Olivier in "My Week with Marilyn", which nabbed him a Best Supporting Actor nomination at the 84th Academy Awards. Branagh directed Disney's live-action version of "Cinderella" (2015). Branagh played a Royal Navy Commander in Christopher Nolan's 2017 action-thriller "Dunkirk", based on the British military evacuation of the French
Team Thor a good sign for how "Thor: Ragnarok" would turn out. Waititi has expressed that he was glad he made the short since it showed the fans how irreverent he intended to be with "Thor: Ragnarok". Marvel Studios producer Kevin Feige stated that he felt the short and its sequels were good and developed Thor's character. The new character of Darryl Jacobson became well liked by fans. The short was followed by two sequels "Team Thor: Part 2" and "Team Darryl", also directed by Waititi. The latter short features Jeff Goldblum reprising his role as the Grandmaster. Team Thor Team Thor