We had previously heard that Thor: Love and Thunder star Chris Hemsworth's kids had been given minor roles in the Marvel Studios sequel, and the actor has now revealed which characters they'll be playing.
As many assumed, his son will appear as a younger take on Thor (he can be seen running during a brief shot in the first trailer), while his daughter - and here's where things get a little spoilery - will play a character called Love.
No, the movie's title doesn't just refer to the intense feeling of affection shared by the Odinson and Jane Foster (Natalie Portman), as a character named Love will also feature. To explain any more by revealing exactly who she is or how she fits into the story would ruin certain plot points, however, so we'll leave it there!
I caught a press screening of Love and Thunder this morning, and you can find my initial thoughts below. Be sure to check back for our full review next Tuesday.
Thor: Love and Thunder finds Thor (Chris Hemsworth) on a journey unlike anything he’s ever faced – a quest for inner peace. But his retirement is interrupted by a galactic killer known as Gorr the God Butcher (Christian Bale), who seeks the extinction of the gods. To combat the threat, Thor enlists the help of King Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson), Korg (Taika Waititi) and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster (Natalie Portman), who – to Thor’s surprise – inexplicably wields his magical hammer, Mjolnir, as the Mighty Thor.
Together, they embark upon a harrowing cosmic adventure to uncover the mystery of the God Butcher’s vengeance and stop him before it’s too late.
Directed by Waititi (Thor: Ragnarok, Jojo Rabbit) and produced by Kevin Feige and Brad Winderbaum, Thor: Love and Thunder opens in theaters July 8, 2022.
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