Natalie Portman Cast as Love Interest in 'Thor'

by Erik Davis Jul 13th 2009 // 2:20PM

Filed under: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Casting, Fandom, Newsstand, Comic/Superhero/Geek

Those worried that Marvel's upcoming live-action Thor movie wasn't exactly bringing the star power like some other related superhero films should look no further than today's announcement that, as previously rumored, Natalie Portman has been cast as Jane Foster in the film, due in theaters on May 20, 2011. In the comics, Foster was a nurse who later became Thor's first love, but her character will be updated for the movie. Chris Hemsworth is set to play the title character, while Tom Hiddleston will take on the role of the villainous Loki. Kenneth Branagh will direct with production slated to begin early next year.

Here's the synopsis that came with today's press release: Marvel Studios expands its film universe with a new type of super hero: "Thor." This epic adventure spans the Marvel Universe; from present day Earth to the realm of Asgard. At the center of the story is The Mighty Thor, a powerful but arrogant warrior whose reckless actions reignite an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans as punishment. Once here, Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth.

What do you think of Natalie Portman in the role of Jane Foster?

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Tags: chris hemsworth, ChrisHemsworth, cinematical, featured, jane foster, JaneFoster, natalie portman, NataliePortman, thor, tom hiddleston, TomHiddleston

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

7-13-2009 @ 2:24PM

Corey Bean said...

I was hoping they would go with Sif as Thors love interest!

7-13-2009 @ 2:45PM

Nicolas said...

updated her character? like her character in V? I don't think it's going to work (like in V).

7-13-2009 @ 2:50PM

Rich said...

God please no

Not her

7-13-2009 @ 3:12PM

Pingles said...

Did you guys know I'm in love with her?

Just wanted to update you all.

7-13-2009 @ 3:29PM

jam said...

I'm not familiar with the charecter, but I am VERY familiar with Natalie Portman. I can now say without a doubt, "I will be seeing this movie when it comes out."

Hey that rhymes! :D

7-13-2009 @ 5:29PM

jacobracer said...

I love Natalie Portman in ANYTHING
And, I love her in general
She will forever be my crush

7-15-2009 @ 12:12AM

drahcir said...

While watching her this weekend in the 1999 film ANYWHERE BUT HERE ....I was struck by how much she resembled the Kirby era rendering of Lady Sif and thought she should be cast in the THOR movie if Sif was involved so I guess I will have to settle for her as Jane Foster instead.

8-15-2009 @ 6:11PM

Cindy said...

I think that Natalie Portman makes any movie she is in 100 times better than it was to begin with so she being cast as the love interest of Thor will be awesome to see. I can't wait to see what she brings to the movie as well as her fellow co-stars

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