Based on the seeds that the MCU and Kevin Feige planted in Captain Marvel and Spider-Man: Far From Home, fans are pretty sure the Skrulls will be an important part of everything moving forward. This makes it appear that the Secret Invasion storyline will be the next major plot now that the Infinity Saga is wrapped up. Phase 4 is about to kick-off in just over a month when Black Widow hits theaters. From there, the MCU will drop Eternals, Shang Chi, and Doctor Strange flicks before circling back around to the Mighty Thor. Entitled Thor: Love & Thunder, the god of thunder is the only original Avengers member to get a fourth film. Christian Bale was recently cast in the movie, and Tessa Thompson (who stars in the film as Valkyrie) has confirmed his role in the franchise. 

While speaking with Entertainment Tonight, Thompson stated, “We’re gonna have fun. We’re gonna have fun. Taika is writing, directing. Some familiar faces, some new people into the mix. Christian Bale’s gonna play our villain, which is gonna be fantastic.” The bombshell of a revelation has fans frantically investigating who Bale could be. Many believe that he will be granted the role of Silver Surfer, a sometimes villain/sometimes hero much like Loki or Nebula. Thor: Love & Thunder touches down on November 5, 2021. 

While some have grown fatigued of superhero movies and the inherent bombast that tends to come with them, the Marvel Cinematic Universe remains one of the most popular franchises of all time. As such, they’re able to entice some of the game’s heavy hitters, from Scarlett Johannssen to Robert Downey Jr, Josh Brolin to Brie Larsen. The Thor series in particular has drawn in some impressive starring talent, including Natalie Portman, Stellan Skarsgard, Cate Blanchett, and Anthony Hopkins. Now, with Thor: Love And Thunder set to arrive in the near future, it would appear another excellent actor is in talks to join the party.

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According to a report from Collider, none other than Christian Bale is currently in talks to join the Taika Waititi-helmed fourth Thor movie. It’s unclear as to who he might be playing, but given that Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, and Tessa Thompson are all lined up to reprise their heroic roles, the position of villain remains open. It would certainly be exciting to see Bale chew some scenery, especially given Blanchett’s impressive antagonistic turn in Thor Ragnarok.

As of now, the report remains largely speculative. Still, it’s interesting to see Bale attached to another Superhero movie, after he turned in an iconic performance in Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy. Are you trying to see top tier Oscar-winning talent engage in verbal sparring with the likes of Chris Hemsworth’s Thor? 

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