First it's 007 , Natalie Portman Returns for ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ as Female Thor

[SBR Tony]

https://variety.com/2019/film/news/natalie-portman-thor-4-love-and-thunder-1203274705/

[teecee]

Nothing surprises me anymore.

[Hman]

I don't know the background of Marvel's story of a female Thor but confused since she's only a mortal from Earth.

[packerd_00]

Thor's a guy in Norse Mythology is he not. Lets forget history though eh,friggin hell.

[SBR Tony]

I don't know the background of Marvel's story of a female Thor but confused since she's only a mortal from Earth.

In a Marvel Comic-Con panel packed with huge announcements, one moment that got fans buzzing was Natalie Portman triumphantly raising Thor’s hammer, Mjölnir, to signify that Jane Foster would be taking the mantle from her ex, Thor Odinson (Chris Hemsworth), in Taika Waititi’s Thor: Love and Thunder.

Those who only know Jane Foster from the Marvel Cinematic Universe may have been confused by this turn of events, but anyone who has followed Thor’s adventures in the comics in recent years is likely excited for this adaptation of writer Jason Aaron and artist Russell Dauterman’s 2014 comic book storyline.

Jane Foster has deep roots in Thor’s comics. Jane originally debuted in September 1962’s Journey into Mystery #84. Foster, a creation of writers Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, along with artist Jack Kirby, was originally a nurse who over the years became a doctor.

She first wielded Mjölnir in a 1978 “What If” comic. However, it was Aaron and Dauterman’s storyline that made the move canon in the official Thor continuity.



The 2014 storyline followed Original Sin, an epic crossover event spanning multiple Marvel comics that revolved around the mysterious death of Uatu the Watcher on his moon base. As the story unfolded, Thor was deemed no longer worthy to wield Mjölnir and the hammer was left abandoned on the moon.

After Original Sin, Frost Giants invade Earth and a new Mighty Thor arrives to save the day. For the first seven issues, her identity was a mystery. The original Thor, Odinson, initially tries to reclaim the role from her, but eventually acknowledges that she’s worthy after seeing her in action.

Throughout the comics, Odinson attempts to figure out the true identity of this new Mighty Thor. He suspects Jane as a potential candidate, but rules her out because she’s undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer and is, in his mind, to weakened to be Thor. In issue #8, after a showdown with the Destroyer, Odinson begs the new Thor to reveal her true identity. It’s in that issue that we discover that the new Mighty Thor is, in fact, Jane.

However, Jane is dying of breast cancer and being the goddess of Thunder only exacerbates her condition. (The transformation actually purges all “toxins” — including the chemo — from her body every time she becomes Thor.) When her true identity is finally revealed, her body noticeably ravaged by the illness, she declares, “I am Dr. Jane Foster. And I will not stop being the mighty Thor. Even though it is killing me.”

She continues as Thor, eventually becoming an Avenger. Her cancer also continues to spread. Eventually, while working alongside Doctor Strange to treat mystical tumors in his former patients, Jane’s illness becomes so severe that Strange warns her becoming Thor again will likely kill her. But when Mangog attacks Asgard, she does so anyway, sacrificing Mjölnir — and her life — to defeat the foe.

Since this is Comic Books, where no one really stays dead, Odinson and Odin are eventually able to revive Jane and the original Thor becomes worthy enough to reclaim the mantle. At that point, Jane decides to focus on her health and eventually her cancer goes into remission.

What does this mean for the MCU? It’s unclear at the moment if Waititi will have Portman’s version of the character suffer a similar illness or if this Jane will become Thor without simultaneously battling cancer. Either way, fans who have seen her mostly in a sidekick role (despite Thor: The Dark World’s efforts to give her a more substantial role) may finally see a version of the character as worthy as Portman is in her Saturday Night Live raps.

Also, as an added bonus, in the comics, Foster goes on to become a Valkyrie in “War of the Realms” after meeting the original Valkyrie, which should get fans excited for the aftermath of Love and Thunder since Tessa Thompson is also confirmed to be reprising her role from Thor: Ragnarok in this film.

[Baraldsson]

Wonder what Moby makes of it all...

[Stallion]

Thor is a man wtf??

[kidcudi92]

Can’t make this shit up

[bigtymer56]

Thor's a guy in Norse Mythology is he not. Lets forget history though eh,friggin hell.

I remember in Norse Mythology when Thor teamed up with the Avengers to beat Loki.

[bigtymer56]

Will be interesting to see what they do. Thor was basically comic relief in the last couple of movies. They'll need to find a way to replace that. The 1st two Thor movies were really fuking boring.

[packerd_00]

I remember in Norse Mythology when Thor teamed up with the Avengers to beat Loki.

You want to stop being a smart ass for once. Thor is based on a man,just because these clowns want to change history left and right.

[Otters27]

Can't get into the Marvel movies. Don't know why

[PAULYPOKER]

I'm a huge fan of Mrs Portman Millepied....

A+ actor.........

What ever role she signs on for she always
nails it with authority.........

Great role model off the camera as well as
she has been married for 7 years now with 2 children...

[PAULYPOKER]

[Checkerboard]

Dems Go to Hollywood; blur the genders ...

[Kermit]

I thought that she had a fall out years ago with the Producer or some shit?

[PAULYPOKER]

Wait a minute....

What's the fuss?

Are you guys mad because she is playing Thor (who is a fictional character)?....

Lol.......Think about it.....While I'm on the floor LMFAO.......

[PAULYPOKER]

Dems Go to Hollywood; blur the genders ...

Lol.........

Hollywood was liberated in the 60's

If not, the actors would still be dying off penniless, livin in a shack,
like the great Judy Garland at the very young age of 47...........

[HurryUpAndDrink]

Pauly, I agree Natalie is a hell of an actress

But everything Hollywood does follows and agenda, Hollywood is not independent from the government or the military for that matter

Just like my friend and "platonic crush" Tiffany FitzHenry exposes here:

[bigtymer56]

I thought that she had a fall out years ago with the Producer or some shit?

I'm sure them making her the star of Marvel movie is enough to forgive any beefs.

[bigtymer56]

You want to stop being a smart ass for once. Thor is based on a man,just because these clowns want to change history left and right.

Lol, nah. Helps me get through the day.

I know your pain though. As a small young adolescent, I was devastated when all 6 foot 2 of Hugh Jackman was announced as play an angry short man Wolverine in the X-Men movies. How could they do that! Now decades later...its going to be alittle weird seeing somebody else eventually play the character.

[packerd_00]

Lol, nah. Helps me get through the day.

I know your pain though. As a small young adolescent, I was devastated when all 6 foot 2 of Hugh Jackman was announced as play an angry short man Wolverine in the X-Men movies. How could they do that! Now decades later...its going to be alittle weird seeing somebody else eventually play the character.

Just annoying how they dont stay true to the stories. They just retcon every damn thing,pretty much out of laziness and spite.

Rewriting male characters,makes for good headlines I guess.

[Checkerboard]

Angelina reboot Rockford

[RudyRuetigger]

i bet the 3 little pigs story will turn into 3 heads of lettuce afraid of the sun due to global warming

fukkin pathetic bro

[PAULYPOKER]

Pauly, I agree Natalie is a hell of an actress

But everything Hollywood does follows and agenda, Hollywood is not independent from the government or the military for that matter

Just like my friend and "platonic crush" Tiffany FitzHenry exposes here:

Hollywood is ALL profit...........

There is a huge chunk of Hollywood that's Gay.Bi,you name it..........

Blockbuster franchises bring in the most revenue especially anything DC...........

However they push the homosexual sex scenes envelope down our throat
while the heterosexual sex scenes are cut off at the kiss or nonexistent!!

Independent films are the last of the great films with substance.......

Hollywood blockbusters are what the majority of America wants............

Very sad how dumbed down with ADHD the American audience has become.............

Give em Zombies, Superheroes, and a box of popcorn and they're good to go.....

[HurryUpAndDrink]

Hollywood is ALL profit...........

There is a huge chunk of Hollywood that's Gay.Bi,you name it..........

Blockbuster franchises bring in the most revenue especially anything DC...........

However they push the homosexual sex scenes envelope down our throat
while the heterosexual sex scenes are cut off at the kiss or nonexistent!!

Independent films are the last of the great films with substance.......

Hollywood blockbusters are what the majority of America wants............

Very sad how dumbed down with ADHD the American audience has become.............

Give em Zombies, Superheroes, and a box of popcorn and they're good to go.....

You mean because Hollywood is MANAGED by the GAY mafia that is lead by David Geffen owner of Dreamworks SKG, Universal Music, Geffen Records and InterScope?

I know all that. Geffen is linked to Epstein, Obama and the Clintons

[Booya711]

I heard our very own chaoz is playing Alice on the new Brady Bunch