The MCU’s beloved space Vikings are back in Thor: Love and Thunder, and CinemaBlend’s Eric Eisenberg was able to get all the behind-the-scenes details from stars Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Tessa Thompson (Valkyrie), Natalie Portman (Jane Foster/Mighty Thor), Christian Bale (Gorr, the butcher god) and screenwriter/director Taika Waititi (aka Korg). Tune in to find out what they think about Tom Hiddleston’s (Loki) absence, working (and shadowing) Russell Crowe, and more in this spoiler-free interview.
Video chapters:
00:00 - Intro / Tease the Valkyrie name
00:26 - Chris Hemsworth and Taika Vatiti Miss Tom Hiddleston filmed “Thor 4”?
01:14 - Tessa Thompson, Christian Bale and Natalie Portman on collaboration with Taika Waititi
03:16 - How “Thor 4” will “surprise” fans, according to Christian Bale
03:59 - Was it scary to work with Taika on “Thor 4”? Natalie Portman says absolutely not
04:52 — Tessa Thompson’s favorite thing about working in the MCU
06:19 - Taika Waititi and Chris Hemsworth enjoyed working with Russell Crowe
07:03 - Tessa Thompson admits to spying on Russell Crowe’s lightning strike workout
08:12 - How Natalie Portman played Jane Foster and the Mighty Thor differently
09:10 - We ask Tessa Thompson - what is Valkyrie’s real name?