Whenever it is confirmed that Marvel Studios will have aComic-Conpanel, fans are often left to guess which movies the studio will showcase that particular year. This year, the studio returned after skipping the con last year, and we knew going on thatGuardians of the Galaxy 2andDoctor Strangewould be part of the presentation. Since production had started just a few weeks ago in Australia, most weren’t surprised when the cast ofThor: Ragnarokwasn’t in attendance, but Marvel Studios presidentKevin Feigedidn’t leave this movie out of the presentation, by confirming the new cast members and releasing the official logo.
Marvelalso debuted an amusing skit put together by directorTaika Waititi, whichKevin Feigeteased was in response to the filmmaker’s constant queries about whyThordoesn’t appear inCaptain America: Civil War. Various reports from the panel revealed that this 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. There was also a sizzle reel that debuted during the panel, but that hasn’t arrived online quite yet either, but we’ll be sure to keep you posted if and when these videos surface.
Thor 3is being shot in Queensland, Australia at Village Roadshow Studios, which we saw part of in a videoChris Hemsworthsent from the set earlier this month. 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, withCate Blanchett, who plays the new villainHelaalso 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. They will be joined by returning starsChris Hemsworth(Thor)Tom Hiddleston(Loki),Idris Elba(Heimdall) andAnthony Hopkins(Odin).
Marvel also revealed Hulk’s gladiator armor at SDCC, which essentially confirms a number of different plot rumors. One report called this movie a “mashup” of thePlanet Hulkcomic book story line, which fans have long wanted to see on the big screen. After taking off for parts unknown inAvengers: Age of Ultron, it is reportedly revealed inThor: Ragnarokthat Hulk has landed on some sort of gladiator planet. After the villainous Hela (Cate Blanchett) banishes Thor (Chris Hemsworth) from Asgard and destroys his hammer Mjolnir, Thor winds up on this gladiator planet where he’s reportedly forced to fight the current champion, Hulk. Take a look at this video from Marvel’s Comic-Con panel, and, in case you missed it, you may also check out the logo and photos of Hulk’s gladiator armor below.
