Academy Award-Winner Cate Blanchett In Talks For THOR: RAGNARÖK

Academy Award-Winner Cate Blanchett In Talks For THOR: RAGNARÖK

The Marvel Cinematic Universe may be getting very close to landing a major player for one of their upcoming films. A new report has revealed that Academy Award-winner Cate Blanchett is currently in talks to join Chris Hemsworth in Thor: Ragnarök. Come check it out!

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By RohanPatel - Dec 10, 2015 04:12 PM EST
Filed Under: Thor: Ragnarok
Source: Variety

Variety has learned that Marvel Studios is currently in final negotiations with Academy Award-winner Cate Blanchett to star as one of the new female leads in the Chris Hemsworth-led Thor: Ragnarök. Details on her potential character are unknown at this time, but rumor has it that her role could be any one of these three characters - Amora the Enchantress, the Queen of the Dead Hela, or Valkyrie (although Marvel is said to be seeking someone younger for Valkyrie).

The Hollywood Reporter adds that Marvel had been on the hunt for a "bad-ass female" for quite some time and Blanchett, having already starred as Galadriel in the Lord of the Rings films, certainly fits the bill. Previous reports have also suggested that the upcoming 2017 film has at least two new prominent female roles, so if Blanchett's deal closes, there will be at least one more lead role left to cast.

Along with Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, who plays the fan-favorite Hulk, is also expected to star. Taika Waititi (What We Do In The Shadows) is helming the picture with a script that was most recently polished by Stephany Folsom.

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Reasonnnn
Reasonnnn - 12/10/2015, 4:02 PM
[frick]ing killing it in Todd Haynes' CAROL, likely goign to win Best Actress for that. She has Richard Linklater's WHERE'D YOU GO, BERNADETTE next too.

HUGE GET BY MARVEL!

Enchantress? Hela? Valkyrie?
ScarletWarlock
ScarletWarlock - 12/10/2015, 4:10 PM
Is she too old for Valkyrie? Maybe, but she would be great in that, though I think she is more likely to be someone like Hela, due to her age, though like I said I personally have no problem, I'm just going by the age choice here.
Reasonnnn
Reasonnnn - 12/10/2015, 4:13 PM
THR said it's not clear who she's playing but that Marvel is in the hunt for a "bad-ass female".
Robby
Robby - 12/10/2015, 4:18 PM


relax
LEVITIKUZ
LEVITIKUZ - 12/10/2015, 4:21 PM
Press release confirmation or GTFO with this "in talks"
ScarletWarlock
ScarletWarlock - 12/10/2015, 4:21 PM
Brunnhilde is one of my favorite female MARVEL characters so hopefully she is in the film as well and do her justice as well as giving her some really bad ass sequences in the film, I always like Sif but they're not doing a whole lot with her so I'd rather she be the main femme fatale. But does anyone have any recommended movies I should watch to get more acquainted with her work? I know her from Blue Jasmine and the LOTR films but that's about it.
Reasonnnn
Reasonnnn - 12/10/2015, 4:26 PM
@LEVITIKUZ I believe Jeff Sneider and/or Justin Kroll said this, but "in talks" means both sides want this to happen.

It could fall apart, yeah, but she already has prior history with Disney and she's already banking on her CAROL success with a new Linklater film and now this.
superheronerdo
superheronerdo - 12/10/2015, 4:27 PM
Enchantress! Woohoo!
Mercwitham0uth
Mercwitham0uth - 12/10/2015, 4:28 PM
I'm guessing Enchantress.
Reasonnnn
Reasonnnn - 12/10/2015, 4:28 PM
Borys Kit of THR just told Faraci that Valkyrie will be someone in their 20s.
GhostDog
GhostDog - 12/10/2015, 4:30 PM
HELA PLEASE!!!!!
GhostDog
GhostDog - 12/10/2015, 4:31 PM
I forgot, rumors had been swirling of Valkyrie having a HUGE role possibly
Reasonnnn
Reasonnnn - 12/10/2015, 4:32 PM
@Amazing512 It's a done deal until it's not. We won't get a press release until production begins but just wait for Feige, Boseman or any of the cast to start talking about him for your confirmation, just like with Ruffalo confirming Taika Waititi.
TheRedCondom
TheRedCondom - 12/10/2015, 4:33 PM
Winning!!!

Wait people hate that word around here.
JoJo1982
JoJo1982 - 12/10/2015, 4:33 PM
Its going to be Hela

I got that give from her when watching the Lotr films
GhostDog
GhostDog - 12/10/2015, 4:34 PM
PHASE 3 HAS GONE ABOVE AND BEYOND WITH CASTING, DIRECTORS, STORYLINES, AND JUST EVERYTHING SO FAR!

IT'S GONNA BE EPIC!
TheRedCondom
TheRedCondom - 12/10/2015, 4:34 PM
If I could guess, I'd say she'll be Valkryie.
BlackPhillip
BlackPhillip - 12/10/2015, 4:34 PM
More than likely, she'll portray Amora. Man, I really wish Hela was in this movie instead.
RamonSuarez
RamonSuarez - 12/10/2015, 4:37 PM
This is a major coup. I consider Cate Blanchett to be the greatest film actress of her generation by far and among the very finest film actresses alive today.

My guess is she plays Hela.
Reasonnnn
Reasonnnn - 12/10/2015, 4:39 PM
@DrDoom @MARVELPSYCHO79 Yup, has to be Hela. Also, Borys Kit of THR already saying that his source told him that Valkyrie will be someone in their 20s.
Reasonnnn
Reasonnnn - 12/10/2015, 4:40 PM
Ike Perlmutter ousted from decision making = Marvel hiring better talent? Coincidence? I THINK NOT,
BlackPhillip
BlackPhillip - 12/10/2015, 4:40 PM
Is it just me, but is Marvel finally trying to make this movie have a LOTR vibe? They hire a NZ director, filming it in Australia, and now, casting an award-winning actress from those movies.
superheronerdo
superheronerdo - 12/10/2015, 4:41 PM
Yep, she's playing Hela.



No wait, she's definitely definitely Valkyrie.


.....I mean Captain Marvel
superheronerdo
superheronerdo - 12/10/2015, 4:41 PM
Actually I think she is playing Natalie Portman
DeusExSponge
DeusExSponge - 12/10/2015, 4:41 PM
Th0rOdinson - I want MCU Thor to be like the one from the God Butcher saga. Good lord, Thor was a bonafide BAMF during that arc.
BlackPhillip
BlackPhillip - 12/10/2015, 4:42 PM
Since when has Hela been older than her father, Loki? And blonde?
DeusExSponge
DeusExSponge - 12/10/2015, 4:42 PM
Is Variety one of the trustful sources?
Reasonnnn
Reasonnnn - 12/10/2015, 4:43 PM
@Ramiel Haha, I think it's just a coincidence but going for an Apocalyptic LotR vibe is promising and intriguing af.
RamonSuarez
RamonSuarez - 12/10/2015, 4:43 PM
@Ramiel


Good call. And its about damn time. There is no reason why Thor could not be every bit epic in scope as the LOTR or Hobbit Trilogies were. The only thing stopping Marvel is the budget and will. But with Feige wielding Disney money that shouldn't be a problem anymore.
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