Natalie Portman joins Marvel Comics ‘Thor’ cast

Natalie Portman who first made her mark in action films co-staring in “Star Wars” is taking on another much anticipated role in the Marvel comic-book adaptation “Thor.”

The 28-year-old Portman has been cast as Jane Foster, to play alongside Chris Hemsworth who stars as the Norse God Thor in the movie. In the original comic Foster was nurse and first love of Thor’s human alter-ego Dr. Donald Blake after he is cast down to Earth to live among humans.

Kenneth Branagh  will helm “Thor,” which begins shooting early next year, and is due in theaters May 20, 2011.

The movie is part of an ambitious schedule for Marvel Studios, including “Iron Man 2,” “The First Avenger: Captain America” and “The Avengers.”

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