Marvel brought out its ladies in full force.Angelina Jolie, Natalie Portman andScarlett Johanssonall arrived at San Diego Comic-Con’s Hall H to deliver thrilling announcements of their upcoming films for the iconic studio.Jolie, 44, kicked off the exciting casting news as she officially confirmed on Saturday that she will bestarring inThe Eternalsalongside costars Richard Madden, Salma Hayek, Kumail Nanjiani, Brian Tyree Henry.Elizabeth Olsen, a.k.a. Scarlet Witch, also stepped on stage for the announcement that she will be joining Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange in the forthcoming sequelDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, which is scheduled for a May 7, 2021, release. Olsen also confirmed the upcoming television series based on Scarlet Witch and Vision, titledWandaVision, for Disney Plus.Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty; Kevin Winter/GettyAnd shortly after, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige introduced director Taika Waititi, who unveiled the logo and title of the fourth installment of the Thor franchise, calledThor Love and Thunder, for November 5, 2021, release. Joining Waititi was Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson, who played Valkyrie, along with the surprise appearance from Natalie Portman, who was announced as female Thor.“Feels pretty good. I’ve always had a little hammer in me,” Portman told the cheering crowd.Chelsea Lauren/Variety/ShutterstockChelsea Lauren/Variety/ShutterstockAnd last but not least: Johansson led the cast of the standaloneBlack Widowfilm, which is set for a May 1, 2020, release.Joining the actress will be her costars David Harbour, Florence Pugh, O. T. Fagbenle and Rachel Weisz. “I don’t think I could have played this version of Natasha 10 years ago. I get to play her as a fully realized woman. I’m looking to wipe out some of the red from my ledger,” Johansson said before the audience was shown the full trailer.CHRIS DELMAS/AFP/Getty ImagesChelsea Lauren/Variety/ShutterstockMuch to the delight of fans, Feige proudly announced thatAvengers Endgamehas toppedAvatar‘s 10-year reign as the highest-grossing film in history.The studio recently releasedSpider-Man: Far From Homewhich stars Tom Holland, Jake Gyllenhaal, Zendaya and Samuel L. Jackson.The film has grossed over $280 million in the U.S. and over $800 million worldwide.Taika Waititi is also reported toreturn as director forThor 4while Chris Hemsworth is expected to return to the role that made him a household name, according toThe Hollywood Reporter. Waititi previously directedThor: Ragnarok.
Marvel brought out its ladies in full force.
Angelina Jolie, Natalie Portman andScarlett Johanssonall arrived at San Diego Comic-Con’s Hall H to deliver thrilling announcements of their upcoming films for the iconic studio.
Jolie, 44, kicked off the exciting casting news as she officially confirmed on Saturday that she will bestarring inThe Eternalsalongside costars Richard Madden, Salma Hayek, Kumail Nanjiani, Brian Tyree Henry.
Elizabeth Olsen, a.k.a. Scarlet Witch, also stepped on stage for the announcement that she will be joining Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange in the forthcoming sequelDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, which is scheduled for a May 7, 2021, release. Olsen also confirmed the upcoming television series based on Scarlet Witch and Vision, titledWandaVision, for Disney Plus.
Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty; Kevin Winter/Getty
And shortly after, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige introduced director Taika Waititi, who unveiled the logo and title of the fourth installment of the Thor franchise, calledThor Love and Thunder, for November 5, 2021, release. Joining Waititi was Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson, who played Valkyrie, along with the surprise appearance from Natalie Portman, who was announced as female Thor.
“Feels pretty good. I’ve always had a little hammer in me,” Portman told the cheering crowd.
Chelsea Lauren/Variety/Shutterstock
And last but not least: Johansson led the cast of the standaloneBlack Widowfilm, which is set for a May 1, 2020, release.
Joining the actress will be her costars David Harbour, Florence Pugh, O. T. Fagbenle and Rachel Weisz. “I don’t think I could have played this version of Natasha 10 years ago. I get to play her as a fully realized woman. I’m looking to wipe out some of the red from my ledger,” Johansson said before the audience was shown the full trailer.
CHRIS DELMAS/AFP/Getty Images
Much to the delight of fans, Feige proudly announced thatAvengers Endgamehas toppedAvatar‘s 10-year reign as the highest-grossing film in history.
The studio recently releasedSpider-Man: Far From Homewhich stars Tom Holland, Jake Gyllenhaal, Zendaya and Samuel L. Jackson.
The film has grossed over $280 million in the U.S. and over $800 million worldwide.
Taika Waititi is also reported toreturn as director forThor 4while Chris Hemsworth is expected to return to the role that made him a household name, according toThe Hollywood Reporter. Waititi previously directedThor: Ragnarok.
source: people.com
