Thor: Ragnarok

It ’s the subsequence that reinvented both the fiber and the enfranchisement , so permit ’s revisit the cast and characters ofThor : Ragnarok . When Marvel first announced their plan to make a cinematic universe out of their lesser - bang superheroes , the industriousness greet the estimation with vivid skepticism . Even when 2008’sIron Manproved to be a immense winner , it remained to be envision if audiences would take on a apparently outdated theatrical role like Captain America or the fantastic elements of Thor .

story prove Marvel was right to take the gamble , with the MCU before long inspiring other studio apartment to assay out their own cinematic existence . Chris Hemsworth has grown into the character ofThorover the retiring decennary and even when solo entries likeThor : The Dark Worldproved disappointing , he always bring personal appeal and witticism to the character . Thor : Ragnarokproved to be a major reinvention of the character and put more   of an emphasis on humor and colorful natural process .

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Thor : Ragnarokalso introduced a new great deal of characters to the franchise , so let ’s take a look at the motion picture ’s cast and their connections to MCU .

Chris Hemsworth - Thor

Hemsworth returns as Thor follow his two solo adventuress and bothAvengersmovies . Thor finds himself endeavor to prevent the prophesied wipeout of Asgard while get away incarceration from a prizefighter planet . In addition to the MCU , Hemsworth is well know for picture likeGhostbustersand the upcomingMen In Black : International .

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Tessa Thompson - Valkyrie

Tessa Thompson play Valkyrie , a former Asgardian warrior who became a hard worker trader . She later aid Thor fly the coop Sakaar . Thompson will reprise the role forAvengers : Endgameand also appeared in theCreedmovies andSorry To vex You .

Tom Hiddleston - Loki

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Probably the most democratic villain in the MCU , Hiddleston ’s Loki returned for the first time sinceThe Dark World . While still an anti - zep , Loki earns some salvation for his misdeeds in pastThormovies andThe Avengers . Hiddleston returned forAvengers : Infinity Warand will reprize Loki for a Disney+ series .

Cate Blanchett - Hela

Cate Blanchett plays Hela in theThor : Ragnarokcast , who is the goddess of death and Thor ’s older babe who was banish by their sire Odin . Ragnarokremains Blanchett ’s only MCU come out to date and she most latterly appear in movies likeOcean ’s 8andThe House With A Clock In Its Walls .

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Jeff Goldblum - Grandmaster

Jeff Goldblum plays the ruler of Sakaar the Grandmaster inRagnarokand   put his own delightfully quirky stamp on the role . Grandmaster is also the brother of Benicio del Toro ’s Collector fromGuardians Of The Galaxy . exterior of the MCU , Goldblum is best known forThe Flyand his office in theJurassic Parkfranchise .

Taika Waititi - Korg

In plus to directingThor : Ragnarok , Taika Waititi also plays loveable rock prizefighter Korg , who steal every scene he ’s in . Korg is fix to reappear inAvengers : Endgame , while Waititi has also star and directed acclaimed revulsion comedyWhat We Do In The Shadows .

Idris Elba - Heimdall

Idris Elba ’s Heimdall antecedently appeared in the first twoThormovies and made a cameo inAvengers : Age Of Ultron . Heimdall is back inRagnarok , defend the citizen of Asgard from Hela . The character returned one last time forAvengers : Infinity War . Elba is best be intimate for TV showThe Wire , Prometheusand will come out in James Gunn’sThe Suicide Squad .

Mark Ruffalo - Bruce Banner / Hulk

Mark Ruffalo inherited the role of Bruce Banner / The Hulk from Edward Norton , and first appeared in 2012’sThe Avengers . He by and by turn back forAge Of Ultronand   a brief   inIron human race 3 . InRagnarok , Hulk has demand over from Banner and is a noted gladiator   on Sakaar , until Banner finally find ascendance . Ruffalo turn back as both role forInfinity WarandEndgame .

Anthony Hopkins - Odin

Thor and Loki ’s don , who antecedently seem inThorandThor : The Dark World . Loki knocked him off his throne inThe Dark World , and he dies after revealing the the true about Hela to his boy .

Benedict Cumberbatch - Doctor Strange

Benedict Cumberbatch plays Doctor Strange in theThor : Ragnarokcast following his own solo moving picture , who briefly look to help Thor get Odin . Doctor Strange returned forInfinity WarandEndgame , andDoctor Strange 2has also been confirm .

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