Update: May 20, 2016
THOR: RAGNAROK Adds Jeff Goldblum, Karl Urban; Character Roles Revealed
Press Release: Two-time Oscar®-winner Cate Blanchett (
Blue Jasmine) joins Marvel Studios’
Thor: Ragnarok as the mysterious and powerful new villain Hela, along with Jeff Goldblum (
Independence Day: Resurgence) who joins the cast as the eccentric Grandmaster, Tessa Thompson (
Creed) who will bring the classic hero Valkyrie to life on the big screen, and Karl Urban (
Dredd) who will add his might to the fray as Skurge.
Rounding out the cast for the film is three-time Oscar®-nominee Mark Ruffalo (
Spotlight), reprising his role of Bruce Banner/the Hulk from
Marvel’s The Avengers and
Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron.
“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.
Thor: Ragnarok, the third installment of Marvel’s popular Norse Super Hero, is directed by Oscar®-nominated filmmaker Taika Waititi (
What We Do in the Shadows, Hunt for the Wilderpeople). Kevin Feige will produce the film, joined by executive producers Louis D’Esposito, Brad Winderbaum, Victoria Alonso, Thomas M. Hammel and Stan Lee.
Marvel Studios Confirms Stellar New Cast Members of the Highly Anticipated 'Thor: Ragnarok'