Natalie Portman and Christian Bale on How They Impressed Their Kids With 'Thor: Love & Thunder' (Exclusive)

Mightier than ever. Natalie Portman‘s Marvel character Jane Foster returns as a superhero in Thor: Love and Thunder, so she hit the gym harder than ever to make sure she looked the part.

is a candy-colored carnival of action and humor, and a welcome return of favorite Marvel characters: Chris Hemsworth’s Thor, Natalie Portman’s Jane, Tessa Thompson’s Valkyrie and Chris Pratt’s Peter Quill, popping in from the “Guardians of the Galaxy” franchise. One face you may have failed to identify in the trailer: Gorr the God Butcher, who’s played by Christian Bale. But if you know anything about Bale, you’ll know this guy is recognizably unrecognizable.Bale, 48, is the industry’s standard for body modification.

interview with Rolling Stone magazine, the “Thor: Love and Thunder” director said that he had totally forgotten that Natalie Portman had starred in the “Star Wars” prequel trilogy, according to the Wrap. The 46-year-old “Jojo Rabbit” director said that while they were filming “Love and Thunder,” he actually asked Portman if she had ever wanted to be in a “Star Wars” film.“She said to me, ‘What are you up to next?’ I said ‘Oh, I’m trying to work on a “Star Wars” thing. Have you ever wanted to be in a “Star Wars” movie?’ ” said Waititi.“She said, ‘I’ve been in a “Star Wars” movie,’ and I went ‘… should we do another take?’ ”Portman starred as Queen Padmé Amidala in the franchise’s first prequel installment, 1999’s “The Phantom Menace,” alongside Keira Knightley, Liam Neeson and Ewan McGregor and would later reprise her role in 2002 for “Attack of the Clones” and 2005’s “Revenge of the Sith.” Lucasfilm announced on May 4, 2022 that Waititi would be directing his own theatrical “Star Wars” film, but the production company was unclear about when Waititi’s addition to the franchise would debut.

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Clueless has inspired many a fancy dress costume. But, the fact remains that the preppy style of lead characters Cher Horowitz, her best pal Dionne, and high school newcomer Tai needn’t be limited to themed occasions. Tessa Thompson and Natalie Portman paid tribute to the classic at the press junket for Thor: Love and Thunder. Before appearing on the red carpet, wearing Oscar de la Renta and Dior respectively, the co-stars channeled Dionne and Cher. This content can also be viewed on the site it from.

Thor: Love & Thunder premiere in London on Tuesday, July 5, featuring elements of both late-aughts trends. bright red strapless minidress from is from Dior, and features a fitted waist and a full skirt with the ultimate 2010s throwback hemline. She styled the look boldly with a large red flower crown (very Vanessa Hudgens), a red lip, and a colorful .

Natalie Portman from the movie Thor who is stealing the iconic look.MORE: Natalie Portman turns heads in eye-catching structured fashion for sensational new photographsThe Israeli-born American actress unveils her press attire for Thor: Love & Thunder in her most recent Instagram post. In the well-known yellow tartan plaid jacket and skirt combo, Natalie, going as ‘Mighty Thor’ in the latest hit movie, looks stunning as she has her 'Clueless' moment.Without a doubt, the Oscar winner gives Cher's famed yellow plaid mini skirt and blazer a unique spin by wearing it with a black crop top, showcasing her toned figure, as opposed to the white t-shirt and yellow cardigan we saw in the movie.WATCH: Natalie Portman's best fashion and red carpet momentsThe star posted the photo to her Instagram with co-star Tessa Thompson, known for playing King Valkyrie in the Marvel franchise, who wore a black and white ensemble.Natalie’s co-ord is paired with what appears to be a classic pair of black Dr Martens, and the actress credits Dior as the designer of the set.

Rege-Jean Page shows off his killer smile on the blue carpet at the premiere of Marvel Studios’ Thor: Love and Thunder held at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on Tuesday (July 5) in London, England.

Natalie Portman, director Taika Waititi, and Tessa Thompson pose together at the UK Gala Screening for their film Thor: Love and Thunder on Tuesday (July 5) in London, England.

In our accelerated age of pop culture ADHD, it is remarkable how quickly something that feels fresh, can feel awfully familiar just one solo film later. Director Taika Waititi’s “Thor: Ragnarok” (2017) was a crucial step in the evolution of Marvel’s Asgardian god, transforming the character and franchise from stuffy, airless Shakespearean theatre to comical, immature clown who has so much to learn despite the thousands of years he has lived throughout the galaxy.

“Thor: Love and Thunder,” out on July 8.However, it wasn’t the easiest task for the “Black Swan” star, who discussed with Vogue Australia how hard it was to come back to set after a decade away.While it was “incredible” and “surreal” to return to the Marvel world, Portman noted that she felt like she had to “figure out how to fit in” again.“It’s so strange when something is very familiar but also, you’re kind of the new kid,” the “Black Swan” star said. Her costars Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson, as well as director Taika Waititi, had previously worked together on the third film, “Thor: Ragnarok” in 2017.“Because Chris and Tessa and Taika had worked together on ‘Ragnarok,’ and so successfully and so it was like they were all reuniting and I was this newbie in there trying to figure out how to fit in,” she explained.The Israeli-born filmmaker went on, “But also they’re just the nicest people, and also I know Chris and Tessa so well from previous work together, and also I had done ‘Thor’ movies twice before.”Portman appeared in both “Thor” and “Thor: The Dark World.” She also collaborated with Thompson, 38, on the 2018 drama “Annihilation.”“So there was a lot of familiarity and comfort in that world too, but it was this weird mix of being the veteran and the newbie at the same time,” she said.

Thor: Ragnarok.” He has the complex motivations of Erik Killmonger of “Black Panther,” but with the mesmeric physical transformation we’ve come to expect from Bale.The Brit is a glutton for punishment.Running time: 125 minutes. Rated PG-13 (intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action, language, some suggestive material and partial nudity.) In theaters July 8.Able to shed and gain weight with the seeming ease of Alexa delivering the weather report, he’s Hollywood’s most addictive freak. In his latest role, the actor is stick-thin (no Batman biceps here) and looks like he might have fleas.

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Taika Waititi‘s “Thor: Love And Thunder” hits theaters next Friday, the latest Marvel film on the big screen since “Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness” a couple of months ago. And both as a sequel to Waititi’s 2017 breakout “Thor: Ragnarok” and the latest Phase 4 saga, it’s the biggest MCU release yet in 2022.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorNatalie Portman wants to team up with Captain Marvel.The Oscar winner revealed her dream superhero cross over when I caught up with her at the “Thor: Love and Thunder” world premiere.“I love Captain Marvel,” Portman said. “Brie [Larson] is a dear friend so that would be a fun one. That would be cool.”In “Love and Thunder,” Portman’s Jane Foster gets her turn as a superhero when she’s handed the hammer to become The Mighty Thor.“I feel so lucky.

Natalie Portman revealed that her Thor franchise costar Chris Hemsworth had to hide behind a tree while picking up his kids from school to avoid attracting too much attention. The actor, who next appears in Thor: Love and Thunder (out 7 July), was on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Saturday (25 June) and spoke about filming the fourth movie in the series in Hemsworth’s native Australia.

Chris Hemsworth and Christian Bale hit the red carpet together for the world premiere of their new movie Thor: Love and Thunder!