Marvel Studios has officially confirmed new cast members for the upcoming Thor: Ragnarok, including two-time Oscar winner Cate Blanchett (Blue Jasmine, Cinderella”) as the mysterious and powerful new villain Hela, along with Jeff Goldblum (Jurassic Park, Independence Day: Resurgence) who joins the cast as the eccentric Grandmaster, Tessa Thompson (Creed, Selma) who will bring the classic hero Valkyrie to life on the big screen, and Karl Urban (Star Trek, The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King) who will add his might to the fray as Skurge. In addition, Marvel has confirmed that Mark Ruffalo will reprise his role of Bruce Banner/The Hulk in the sequel.
“The continuation of the epic Thor franchise will be powerful and unique, and with the additions of Cate, Jeff, Tessa, Karl, and Mark to the cast we have the makings of his most dangerous and heroic adventure yet,” said Producer Kevin Feige. “The sheer, raw talent each of these actors brings to the screen can’t be quantified. Having any one of them join the Marvel Cinematic Universe would be an honor, and having all of them is incredible.”
Thor’s new cast members join returning stars Chris Hemsworth in the title role for the fifth time; Tom Hiddleston as Thor’s adversarial, adopted brother, Loki; Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award winner Idris Elba as the Asgardian sentry, Heimdall; and Academy Award winner Sir Anthony Hopkins again portraying Odin, Ruler of Asgard. Jaimie Alexander also took to Twitter to tease her return as Lady Sif in the film.
Thor: Ragnarok, the third installment of Marvel’s popular Norse Super Hero, is directed by Oscar nominated filmmaker Taika Waititi (Two Cars, One Night, What We Do in the Shadows). Kevin Feige will produce the film, joined by executive producers Louis D’Esposito, Brad Winderbaum, Victoria Alonso, Thomas M. Hammel and Stan Lee.
Thor: Ragnarok will smash its way into theaters on November 3, 2017. You can check out the first piece of concept art in the gallery below!
(Photo Credit: Apega/Nicky Nelson/Joseph Marzullo/WENN.com
