Natalie Portman Comes to 'Thor'

As Cinematical reported, Natalie Portman has been cast to play who in the comics is Thor's first love, Jane Foster. Portman's character is a nurse in the comics who as I mentioned, later becomes the first love of our winged helmet super hero. It seems like her character will be updated and we have no idea what this means exactly, at least not for now. Kenneth Branaghis is the man in charge of directing with production beginning early next year. Chris Hemsworth will play Thor and Tom Hiddleston will be seen as the villain Loki.

The press release also came with the synopsis: Marvel Studios expands its film universe with a new type of super hero: "Thor." This epic adventure spans the Marvel Universe; from present day Earth to the realm of Asgard. At the center of the story is The Mighty Thor, a powerful but arrogant warrior whose reckless actions reignite an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans as punishment. Once here, Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth.

So what do you think of this casting?

Catch Thor in theaters May 20, 2011.