In the comics, this has happened twice, in both 19, when she was deemed worthy of carrying Mjolnir after Thor was no longer able to carry the mighty hammer. Yes, as revealed at San Diego Comic-Con 2019, Jane Foster become the new Thor, at least for this film. Leaked set photos have revealed how Bale will look as Gorr, though he appears to be out of costume. This blade enables Gorr to create god-killing tendrils, and allows him to fly at fast speeds and create Berserkers out of darkness. That's the All-Black the Necrosword, which is also known as All-Black. And much like Thor, his identity is tied to a powerful weapon.
Unlike Bale's previous comic book movie role (Batman), Gorr has actual powers. Gorr holds a grudge with gods such as Thor because none of them came to save his family when they died.
Gorr first appeared in the 2012 comic series Thor: God of Thunder, and he's a "god butcher" not out of career but out of revenge. Tessa Thompson first revealed to ET that Christian Bale isn't just on board: he's going to be Thor: Love and Thunder's villain: Gorr the God Butcher.
Thor: Love and Thunder villain: Who is Christian Bale playing? It's not clear how big his role will be, though considering the villain of the movie is called "the God Butcher," it doesn't seem likely that Crowe will last very long. It’s my last day of Zeus-ing about, and I’m going to enjoy it."
I’m going to ride up to Disney Fox Studios and around about 9:15, I shall be Zeus! It’s for Thor. Crowe will be playing the Greek god Zeus - so he's not going to be in the theatrical movie-within-a-movie where cameos usually happen.Ĭrowe himself revealed the news on an Australian radio show, saying, "I’m going to get on my bicycle. Thor: Love and Thunder's Russell Crowe roleĪfter rumors of Russell Crowe's addition to the cast peaked when the actor was seen with the cast around town, he is now confirmed for Thor: Love and Thunder. He's already started to tease the possibility, too. Oh, and we also need Jeff Goldblum to come back as The Grandmaster. And while director Taika Waititi isn't just back behind the camera: he will be voicing his scene-stealing character Korg. Oh, and Vin Diesel's revealed that the Guardians of the Galaxy will also be in the film.Īs seen above, Chris Pratt is sticking around as Peter Quill, aka Star-Lord. Christian Bale and Russell Crowe are joining the Thor: Love and Thunder cast. Similarly Natalie Portman and Tessa Thompson, will return to play Jane Foster and Valkyrie, respectively. Thor: Love and Thunder castĪs per usual, Chris Hemsworth, the original Thor himself, is returning to lead the cast. Other photos have revealed Christian Bale's look as the villain of Thor: Love and Thunder. She appears to portraying Hela in some way, and since Matt Damon was also seen on set, it's likely a mini recap at the start of the movie (as was the case for Thor: Ragnarok. And yes, that's Star-Lord himself too.Īnother batch of photos gave a bit of confirmation to a rumor that Melissa McCarthy will be in the movie. Thor, seen on the set here, is sporting a much less regal - but much more fun - attire. Looks like someone's getting some radical new looks from his post-leadership wardrobe. (Image credit: Cris Parker aka on Twitter)