Earlier today, Entertainment Weekly unveiled the cover of their latest print edition which featured our first look at Thor (Chris Hemsworth),Hela(Cate Blanchett) and Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson) fromThor: Ragnarok, which hits theaters November 3. That was just the beginning, though, with EW now unveiling nine more photos, which give us our first look at The Grandmaster (Jeff Goldblum) and Loki (Tom Hiddleston), along with the new short-haired Thor in his gladiator armor, complete with war paint and shield. We also get some behind the scenes shots with directorTaika Waititiinteracting with cast membersChris HemsworthandTessa Thompsonon the set.
These photos from Entertainment Weekly unfortunately aren’t accompanied by any further details about the story, but the gladiator armor we see Thor wearing is likely what he’ll use to take on his fellow Avenger, Hulk (Mark Ruffalo). It has been confirmed that Thor will visit the planet Sakaar, which was featured in the iconicPlanet Hulkcomic books, where Thor will have to take on the current gladiator champion of the planet, Hulk. It has also been confirmed that thePlanet Hulk characternamed Miek will appear, but don’t expect a straight-up Planet Hulk adaptation.
While fans have been clamoring for a Planet Hulk movie for years, it’s not possible at this time, since Universal Pictures still holds the distribution rights to the Hulk character.Thor: Ragnarokwill implement elements of the Planet Hulk story into this film, merging it with the Ragnarok comic book arc. While it’s clear that both Hulk and Thor will have to fight in this gladiator contest, it has also been said that they will go on a “cosmic road trip” together. Thanks to some set photos and the post-credit scene ofDoctor Strange, there is also another element of the story that has been revealed.
Most of theThor: Ragnarokshoot took place in Australia, but there was a small portion whereChris HemsworthandTom Hiddlestonshot in New York City. One of the photos from the set showedChris Hemsworthholding a card that read 177A Bleecker St., which, in the Marvel Comics is the address ofDoctor Strange. These photos surfaced beforeDoctor Strangeopened in theaters, which featured a post-credit scene where Thor paidDoctor Strangea visit, asking for help in finding his father Odin. We also saw set photos ofAnthony Hopkins' Odin dressed as a crazed homeless person on the streets of New York.
Thor: Ragnarokis directed byTaika Waititifrom a screenplay byEric Pearson, with a story byCraig Kyle&Christopher YostandStephany Folsom. The supporting cast is rounded out byIdris Elbaas Heimdall andKarl Urbanas Skurge, withBenedict Cumberbatchreprising his role asDoctor Strange.Kevin Feigeis producing withLouis D’Esposito,Brad Winderbaum,Victoria AlonsoThomas M. HammelandStan Leeserving as executive producers. Take a look at these new photos below fromThor: Ragnarok.
