Natalie Portman Is Nurse Jane Foster In THOR

The involvement of Natalie Portman with Marvel’s live action big budget project THOR has been known for quite a while but we didn’t know which female lead she was set to play until now… According to Marvel Studios, Portman has been cast to star as Jane Foster. In the THOR Universe, Jane Foster was a nurse who became Donald Blake’s first love. She found out that Blake was THOR and went with him to Asgard. The character will be updated for the feature adaptation.
Chris Hemsworth who will play Thor and Tom Hiddleston who will play the villain Loki and Kenneth Branagh will direct the film.

The report also revealed the plot…
“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.”

Production is set to start in 2010.
THOR opens May 20th, 2011