NATALIE ‘EXCITED’ ON CANCER PLOT LINE IN THOR
While the theme of the fourth Thor film is still under wraps, actor Natalie Portman is totally up for a breast cancer storyline for her character in the film.
It would be the first time that the titular role would be played by a female actor in the popular Marvel film. Shedding light on the possibility of her character Jane Foster having breast cancer, the actor expressed ‘it’s exciting”.
“I really don’t know anything about it. I haven’t seen anything, but I’ve heard the same rumours as you have, and it’s exciting to think about it,” the Black Swan actor told to Variety.
The actor was present at the LA Dance Project’s 8th annual fundraising gala. She says, “It’s just very rare that these big entertainment films look at more serious, real-life issues.” she continued.
New Zealander filmmaker Taika Waititi, who is directing the film, opened up about the film’s storyline. He says, “It’s incredible, full of emotion, love and thunder and introduces for the first time female Thor.” Earlier this month, he also hinted that the upcoming feature will have a cancer storyline.
“I think that’s a really powerful part of the books. I think it’s really cool that she’s fighting this thing and there are two battles going on. Personally I really love that storyline. But whether it ends up in the film is yet to be seen,” he told Variety. The film, Thor: Love and Thunder, will also star Chris Hemsworth as the golden Asgardian warrior. He was last seen in Guardians of the Galaxy.
It’s just very rare that these big entertainment films look at more serious, real-life issues.
NATALIE PORTMAN ACTOR
For the first time ever, in the fourth instalment of this popular Marvel series, the titular role will be played by a female actor