When the officialComic-Conschedule was released a few weeks ago, there weren’t many details about Marvel Studios' Hall H panel on Saturday. We already knew thatDoctor StrangeandGuardians of the Galaxy 2would be part of the festivities, thanks to social media updates from directorsJames GunnandScott Derrickson, but nothing else about the panel was known. Part of the festivities included the reveal of a new logo forThor: Ragnarok, along with a unique skit put together by directorTakika Waititiand a sizzle reel.
The logo debuted onTwitter, but we’re not sure if this unique skit and will make its way online quite yet. The video is presented as a mini documentary that shows how stressed out Thor has become, and he has moved to New Zealand to become roommates with a guy named Darryl. There are scenes where Thor is talking with Bruce Banner, who is shocked that Thor hasn’t heard about what has happened between Iron Man and Captain America. We’ll be sure to keep you posted if this video surfaces online.
Thor 3is being shot in Queensland, Australia. Production is expected to last through October with additional pick-up days scheduled for 2017. For the shoot, star Chris Hemsworth, who plays Thor, is moving his entire family to the Gold Coast for the duration of the shoot. The actor is a Melbourne, Australia native, with Cate Blanchett also hailing from the country.
Two-time Oscar-winnerCate Blanchettjoins this Marvel Studios' adventure as the mysterious and powerful new villain Hela, along withJeff Goldblum, who joins the cast as the eccentric Grandmaster,Tessa Thompsonwho will bring the classic hero Valkyrie to life on the big screen, andKarl Urbanwho will add his might to the fray as Skurge. Rounding out the cast for the film is three-time Oscar-nomineeMark Ruffalo, reprising his role of Bruce Banner/the Hulk from Marvel’sThe Avengersand Marvel’sAvengers: Age of Ultron. Here’s what producerKevin Feigehad to say about these new cast members in a statement.
The continuation of the epicThor franchisewill be powerful and unique, and with the additions ofCate,Jeff,Tessa,Karl, andMarkto the cast we have the makings of his most dangerous and heroic adventure yet. 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 newcast membersjoin returning starsChris Hemsworth(Rush,In the Heart of the Sea,Ghostbusters) in the title role for the fifth time;Tom Hiddleston(Crimson Peak,The Night Manager,Kong: Skull Island) asThor’s adversarial, adopted brother, Loki; Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award winnerIdris Elba(The Dark Tower,Luther,Beasts of No Nation) as the Asgardian sentry, Heimdall; and Academy Award-winner SirAnthony Hopkins(Silence of the Lambs,Nixon,Hitchcock) again portraying Odin, Ruler of Asgard.
Thor: Ragnarok, the third installment of Marvel’s popular Norse Super Hero, is directed by Oscar-nominated filmmakerTaika Waititi(Two Cars, One Night,What We Do in the Shadows,Hunt for the Wilderpeople).Kevin Feigewill produce the film, joined by executive producersLouis D’Esposito,Brad Winderbaum,Victoria Alonso,Thomas M. HammelandStan Lee. Production is slated to begin this summer, with Marvel setting a August 09, 2025 release date forThor: Ragnarok.
