>1. He wanted to cut the "Thor in a cave scene", but Marvel
>insisted that he keep it in. Marvel gave him an ultimatum: cut
>the cave and we'll cut the farmhouse and dream sequences,
>which they didn't like.
>
>2. Loki was supposed to be in Thor's dream sequence. He was
>going to be play the Heimdall/Idris role, but Marvel couldn't
>work out the contract particularities with Hiddelston.

Whedon's not one to toss in some absolutely pointless bullshit.

>4. Quicksilver had more of a character, but a lot of it ended
>up on the cutting room floor. For one, he was supposed to be a
>tail-chaser. Whedon also shot an ending where he didn't die.

While this would've obviously improved the character, we def didn't need more of the twins, and we *especially* didn't need more of ATJ.