‘Thor: Love & Thunder’: Natalie Portman Says Taika Waititi Would Often Throw The Script Away & “Just Spitball” While Filming

Zack Sharf Natalie Portman told Entertainment Weekly that “Thor: Love and Thunder” has one of the most visually stunning scenes she’s ever seen on film, and it just so happens to have been filmed in a random Best Buy parking lot. How’s that for movie magic? The “Black Swan” Oscar winner isn’t revealing just yet which scene in the film it is, but she said she can’t watch the movie without being reminded of Best Buy.“There’s one scene that’s one of the most visually beautiful scenes I’ve seen on film, and we shot [it] in real life in a Best Buy parking lot,” Portman said.

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.

headed to a galaxy far, far away — or at least, a different galaxy than the Marvel one we’ve seen him in so far — but that doesn’t mean he remembers everything about “Star Wars.” In fact, he totally forgot that his “Thor: Love and Thunder” co-star Natalie Portman was in the prequels — and accidentally told her so.In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, the “Thor: Love and Thunder” director — and soon to be “Star Wars” director — admitted that during filming on “Love and Thunder,” he actually asked Portman if she’d ever wanted to be in a “Star Wars” film, having fully forgotten she was already in her own trilogy.“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?'” he recounted.

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.

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.

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film Critic“Thor: Love and Thunder” has a pleasing, let’s-try-it-on-and-shoot-the-works effervescence. Like most Marvel movies, the fourth entry in the Thor saga would seem to have weighty matters on its mind, starting with Thor’s hammer, the smashed fragments of which have been reassembled — and, more to the point, claimed — by Jane Foster (Natalie Portman), Thor’s old flame. By possessing the mystique of that hammer, she has become the Mighty Thor.

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has Marvel fans super excited for its electrifying release. As it turns out, the movie was also a big thrill for the children of its A-list cast.ET's Cassie DiLaura recently spoke with Natalie Portman and Christian Bale, and the celebrated Oscar winners reflected on how much being in the high-octane, hotly anticipated movie impressed their kids.«They were just so happy to come visit set,» Portman shared with a smile. «They were so excited to see me wearing a cape.»Portman shares two kids with husband Benjamin Millepied — 11-year-old son Aleph and 5-year-old daughter Amalia.

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.

For fans of Taika Waititi’s take on Thor in Thor: Ragnarok, the premiere of the writer-director’s latest MCU go-round, Thor: Love And Thunder, has been a long time coming. But it seems there may be yet more to come. At the Hollywood premiere on Thursday, its star, Chris Hemsworth said he hopes to continue the role for more films, especially if he can carry on working with Waititi.

The world premiere of Thor: Love and Thunder just took place in Los Angeles and now critics are speaking out with the first reactions to the new Marvel film!

Though “Thor: Love & Thunder” is seemingly a “solo” film focused on the latest adventures of the God of Thunder, Marvel Studios has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to A-list heroes, so many of these films quickly become ensembles. And as seen in the latest trailer for ‘Love & Thunder,’ this is most definitely an ensemble.