Taika Waititi's Thor: Ragnarok wasn't just a fresh and exciting new direction for the
Chris Hemsworth starring franchise it was also a shot in the arm for the Marvel Cinematic
Universe as a whole. Ever since their introduction to Waititi's colorful and fun take on the
Norse God of Thunder, fans of the film have been eagerly awaiting a follow up. Thankfully,
one is on the horizon.
We already know a few things about the upcoming Thor: Love and Thunder, one of the most crucial
being that it will feature the return of Natalie Portman as scientist Jane Foster. She was
also Thor's love interest in the first two films until she dumped him.
"She didn't dump me, you know. I dumped her. It was a mutual dumping."
But, wait. There's more news. Not only is Portman returning she'll be picking up the
hammer and becoming a Goddess of Thunder herself. This has prompted massive speculation about
what that means for Hemsworth's future with the franchise. He's slated to appear in Love
and Thunder, but will Jane's ascension to superhero status mean it's the last we see
of Hemsworth as Thor?
"For the first time in a thousand years, I...I have no path. I do have a ride, though."
"Move it or lose it, hairbag."
During an interview with Poland's Elle Man, which has been translated from Polish, Hemsworth
addressed the question head-on. When asked if Love and Thunder would be his last outing
as Thor, the actor replied that he's not planning on retiring from the role. Plus, the character
of Thor is too young for that. He's only 1,500 years old. Hemsworth also added that he hopes
he doesn't have to say goodbye to the franchise.
So, it sounds like if Hemsworth has his way the next Thor movie won't be his last dance.
This is great news for fans of one of Marvel Studios' earliest Avengers.
In the same interview, the Australian actor also teased fans about what to expect from
the film. We've already heard from Waititi himself that Love and Thunder is allegedly
going to put Ragnarok to shame in the wild 'n' crazy arena.
"Guys, we're coming up on the Devil's Anus."
Based on what Hemsworth had to say in his Elle Man interview, it sounds like he's in
agreement with Waititi. He explained that after reading the script, he's very excited
about the film.
According to Cinemablend, the movie was originally set to complete filming in 2020, but production
has been pushed back to early 2021. That means a longer wait for Thor fans, but Hemsworth
reiterated that the delay will be worth it. While he didn't reveal anything specific about
the movie's plot, he did say that he had even more fun reading this script than he did reading
the one for Thor: Ragnarok. And that's saying a lot because Hemsworth referred to Ragnarok
as brilliant.
If you're mostly a fan of Marvel movies and haven't explored the comics, you may be wondering
how exactly Jane Foster becomes Thor. Does that mean she's replacing the previous Thor?
The plotline of Waititi's film appears to be drawing its inspiration from a comics story
that unfolded across the Original Sin crossover series and Thor beginning in 2014. In this
arc, Thor Odinson becomes unworthy of wielding Mjolnir, which is engraved with the phrase,
"Whosoever holds this hammer, if he be worthy, shall possess the power of Thor." With Odinson
out of contention, the next most worthy candidate steps up: Jane Foster. She picks up the hammer
and becomes the Goddess of Thunder.
Jane Foster's reign as Thor in the comics sees her waging righteous battles against
the forces of evil, even though she is also undergoing treatments for cancer. We won't
spoil the whole thing, but suffice to say, heavy is the hand that wields the hammer.
We still don't know how closely Waititi's movie will adhere to the storyline of the
comics, but hearing how hyped Hemsworth seems for Love and Thunder, we're guessing he'll
still have a substantial role in the film. And considering that Mjolnir has changed hands
in the past, there's always the possibility that he'll eventually reassume his godly duties
and be reunited with his hammer. Especially since he has such a deep physical and emotional
connection to that sacred weapon.
"Sounds like you had a pretty special and intimate relationship with this hammer and
that losing it was almost comparable to losing a loved one."
"That's a nice way of putting it."
As of now, fans will have to wait until February 11, 2022 to find out exactly what kind of
madness Waititi has cooked up for them with Thor: Love and Thunder. Any appearances in
the franchise for Hemsworth after this movie remain to be determined. However, it's good
to know he's keeping that Heimdall's Gate open.
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