Natalie Portman will star in 'Thor,' Ryan Reynolds in 'Green Lantern'
The era of superhero cinema is in full swing and everyone in Hollywood wants a piece of the costumed action. Marvel just announced that Natalie Portman, left, will star as Jane Foster opposite Chris Hemsworth in "Thor," which arrives at theaters with a clap of thunder in May 2011. Ryan Reynolds, right, meanwhile, will star in "Green Lantern," which adds to his comics book resume with his "Deadpool" role and his work in "Blade: Trinity." (And his wife is Scarlett Johannson of "Iron Man 2" and "The Spirit.")
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Shows how behind I am on reading Thor, I have no idea who Jane Foster is.
Posted by: Brandon Mendelson | July 13, 2009 at 12:14 PM
According to Wikipedia, Jane Foster is the nurse to Dr. Dr. Donald Blake (Thor's alter ego). I can see Natalie Portman playing that role. A blond Norse girl I don't think she could pull off.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Foster_%28comics%29
Posted by: C.D. Reimer | July 13, 2009 at 03:11 PM