One of the things that the Marvel Cinematic Universe has done so well is evolve. In the course of the last decade, we’ve been treated to all kinds of different movies within the confines of the MCU.Thor: Ragnarok, which is pretty much a buddy cop comedy set in outer space with Hulk and the God of Thunder, is proof that Marvel Studios isn’t afraid to take risks and do something fresh. So what about introducing afemale Thorinto the MCU one day? Kevin Feige thinks it’s a possibility.
The President of Marvel Studios has been making the press rounds in order to promoteThor: Ragnarok, which is set to hit theaters on November 3. At one point, he was asked about the possibility of a major change up by bringing in a female version of theGod of Thunderinto the movies eventually. While he makes it pretty clear that isn’t something they’re working on right now, he also is very sure to point out that it’s far from off the table. Here’s what he had to say about it.
“We always look back to the comics to get those ideas … sometimes very specific storylines likeCivil War, sometimes just nuggets or characters likePlanet Hulk. So anything that’s happened in the comics, even a female Thor, become great potentials and the ideas from which future movies can be born.”
Casual Marvel fans may find the idea of a female Thor a bit out there. Especially when the image moviegoers have in their heads is Chris Hemsworth. But since 2014, the Thor in the world of Marvel Comics has been female. And the one who has held the mantle of Thor isJane Foster, who was played by Natalie Portman in the first twoThor moviesand is his former girlfriend in the current MCU continuity. Portman taking over as Thor is very unlikely, but Kevin Feige and the folks at Marvel Studios could put their own twist on this idea.
Tessa Thompson is being introduced inThor: Ragnarokas Valkyrie. Maybe she’d make a good candidate? There’s also Jaimie Alexander, who playsLady Sifin the MCU. Recently, Karl Urban, who also makes his debut as Skurge inThor: Ragnarok, voiced his support for a female Thor.
“I think it’s time. I think it’s well overdue. Absolutely. Yeah, I’d like to see that movie.”
By the timeAvengers: Infinity WarandAvengers 4are over with, we’ll have seen Chris Hemsworth as Thor in seven movies. Even if he wants to continue playing the part, a change couldn’t hurt come time for the next phase of the MCU. Plus, Marvel could use some more female-led movies. Based on these comments toMovies.comfrom Kevin Feige, it’s not hard to imagine that a lady Thor movie could be something we see during that next phase of the MCU.
