As you may know,Thor: Ragnarokis currently shooting in Queensland, Australia. Over the course of the past two weeks, we’ve seen star Chris Hemsworth offer a look at the set, his own private roller coaster and the hilarious prank he pulled on new director Taika Waititi. NowMark Ruffalois getting in on the fun. He’s shared a behind-the-scenes video. And it proves that Hulk is back, and he’s angry!
Courtesy ofTwitter,Mark Ruffaloshows off the biggest pair of Hulk hands you’ve ever seen as he Hulks out on set. We’re not sure how much Bruce Banner will be present in the movie, especially since most of it takes place in the cosmos. Though we do know that Bruce and Hulk will struggle to come to terms with each other, and one of the side stories will see the AWOL scientist trying to deal with his big green alter ego. About the new video,Mark Ruffalosays this.
“Hello from the set of #Thor3! As you can see, I’ve got my hands full. It ain’t easy being green….@thorofficial”
Production is expected to last through October with additional pick-up days scheduled for 2017. For the shoot, star Chris Hemsworth, who plays Thor, is moving his entire family to the Gold Coast for the duration of theThor 3shoot. The actor is a Melbourne, Australia native, with Cate Blanchett also hailing from the country.
Two-time Oscar-winnerCate Blanchettjoins this Marvel Studios' adventure as the mysterious and powerful new villain Hela, along withJeff Goldblum, who joins the cast as the eccentric Grandmaster,Tessa Thompsonwho will bring the classic hero Valkyrie to life on the big screen, andKarl Urbanwho will add his might to the fray as Skurge. Rounding out the cast for the film is three-time Oscar-nomineeMark Ruffalo, reprising his role of Bruce Banner/the Hulk from Marvel’sThe Avengersand Marvel’sAvengers: Age of Ultron. Here’s what producerKevin Feigehad to say about these new cast members in a statement.
“The continuation of the epicThor franchisewill be powerful and unique, and with the additions ofCate,Jeff,Tessa,Karl, andMarkto the cast we have the makings of his most dangerous and heroic adventure yet. The sheer, raw talent each of these actors brings to the screen can’t be quantified. Having any one of them join the Marvel Cinematic Universe would be an honor, and having all of them is incredible.”
Thor’s newcast membersjoin returning starsChris Hemsworth(Rush,In the Heart of the Sea,Ghostbusters) in the title role for the fifth time;Tom Hiddleston(Crimson Peak,The Night Manager,Kong: Skull Island) asThor’s adversarial, adopted brother, Loki; Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award winnerIdris Elba(The Dark Tower,Luther,Beasts of No Nation) as the Asgardian sentry, Heimdall; and Academy Award-winner SirAnthony Hopkins(Silence of the Lambs,Nixon,Hitchcock) again portraying Odin, Ruler of Asgard.
Thor: Ragnarok, the third installment of Marvel’s popular Norse Super Hero, is directed by Oscar-nominated filmmakerTaika Waititi(Two Cars, One Night,What We Do in the Shadows,Hunt for the Wilderpeople).Kevin Feigewill produce the film, joined by executive producersLouis D’Esposito,Brad Winderbaum,Victoria Alonso,Thomas M. HammelandStan Lee. Production is slated to begin this summer, with Marvel setting a July 13, 2025 release date forThor: Ragnarok. Marvel hasn’t confirmed any story details thus far, but this movie has been rumored to take both Thor and Hulk on a “cosmic road trip,” after the villainous Hela banishes Thor from Asgard. Take a look as Mark Ruffalo returns as The Hulk.
