Games Of Thrones Director Alan Taylor To Helm Thor 2

First Published: December 26, 2011 1:31 PM EST Credit: Getty Premium LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Caption Chris Hemsworth steps out at the premiere of Thor at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles on May 2, 2011Thor 2 has found its director. Alan Taylor will replace Patty Jenkins at the helm of the superhero sequel, according to Deadline, which was first to report the news. Taylor, an accomplished TV director, is best known for his work on HBOs Game of Thrones, as well as credits on small screen hits including Boardwalk Empire, Mad Men and Nurse Jackie. Jenkins, director of 2003s crime drama Monster, was originally slated to direct the film, but was removed from the project earlier this month following rumored creative differences with Marvel. The highly anticipated sequel, featuring returning star Chris Hemsworth as the hammer-wielding Norse god, is slated for theatrical release on November 13, 2013. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.