Marvel has just confirmed the amazing lineup of stars for Thor: Ragnarok, including previously unannounced additions Jeff Goldblum and Karl Urban!
A press release from Marvel announced the cast for Thor: Ragnarok:
“Two-time Oscar®-winner Cate Blanchett (Blue Jasmine, Carol, Cinderella) joins Marvel Studios’ Thor: Ragnarok as the mysterious and powerful new villain Hela, along with Jeff Goldblum (the upcoming Independence Day: Resurgence, The Grand Budapest Hotel, Jurassic Park) who joins the cast as the eccentric Grandmaster, Tessa Thompson (Creed, Selma) who will bring the classic hero Valkyrie to life on the big screen, and Karl Urban (Star Trek trilogy, The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King) who will add his might to the fray as Skurge.”
Here’s a nice visual look at who’s playing who via Superhero Feed. From left to right: Cate Blanchett as Hela, Karl Urban as Skurge, Jeff Goldblum as Grandmaster, and Tessa Thompson as Valkyrie:
In addition to these newcomers, Mark Ruffalo will be appearing as the Hulk alongside Chris Hemsworth as Thor. Loki will also be making a return, as played by Tom Hiddleston. Others returning include Idris Elba as the Asgardian sentry Heimdall, and Sir Anthony Hopkins as Odin, Ruler of Asgard.
In a comment on the cast of Thor: Ragnarok Producer Kevin Feige said, “The continuation of the epic Thor franchise will be powerful and unique, and with the additions of Cate, Jeff, Tessa, Karl, and Mark to the cast we have the makings of his most dangerous and heroic adventure yet.”
It was previously reported that Lady Sif, played by Jaimie Alexander, was also set to appear in the film. However, she has not been included in the cast announcement so now we’re wondering if her role was cut. Alexander had said that Lady Sif had a very pivotal part in the film so we would have expected to see her name if that was the case. Here’s hoping that an announcement on her role will come later on!