Natalie Portman Officially Cast As Jane Foster in Marvel’s Thor
Rumored a while ago, Natalie Portman is now official and has been cast as the female lead Jane Foster in Thor, Marvel Studios’ adaptation of its comic book featuring the Norse god of thunder which Kenneth Branagh is directing and Marvel’s Kevin Feige is producing.
“Portman has been cast to star as Jane Foster, who in early comic book lore was a nurse who became Thor’s first love. The studio said the character will be updated for the feature adaptation. Chris Hemsworth is already cast as Thor. Tom Hiddleston is Loki, the god of mischief who serves as the movie’s villain.”
Thor is Marvel’s stab at an epic fantasy adventure, spanning from present-day Earth to the realm of Asgard. The story centers on Thor, a powerful but arrogant warrior whose reckless actions reignite an ancient war. As punishment, Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans but once here, he 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.
Portman will next be seen in Jim Sheridan’s drama Brothers. A wonderful actress Portman is a charming and beautiful talent with Branagh there to guide her she is one of the best lead actresses to hit a comic-book adaptation in a long-time. Jessica Biel has also been rumored for the role of Thor’s Asguard lover, Sif, an Asgardian warrior and lover of Thor, she spends much of her time worrying about and searching for him.
Should be interesting if they have two love interests but Portman and Hemsworth will make a hot couple for sure. Great news Thor fans the film is shaping up.
