'Creed' étoile, star Tessa Thompson Joining 'Thor 3' 

'Creed' Star Tessa Thompson Joining 'Thor 3'

She joins Chris Hemsworth — back as the Marvel superhero version of the Norse god of thunder — Tom Hiddleston, Jaimie Alexander, Mark Ruffalo and Cate Blanchett.

The third installment of Marvel’s Norse myth-inspired franchise is heading towards a June start with Taika Waititi in the director’s chair.

Chris Hemsworth is back as the Marvel superhero version of the Norse god of thunder, with Tom Hiddleston and Jaimie Alexander among those that are also returning.

Also among the cast are Mark Ruffalo, as Bruce Banner/The Hulk, and Cate Blanchett.

Details for Thompson’s part have not been revealed, but she could be the female lead as Natalie Portman, who was the female lead as Dr. Jane Foster in the previous two

. She is also a lead in HBO's much-buzzed about upcoming

series. Thompson is repped by Greene & Associates Talent Agency, Mosaic and attorney Jeffrey Bernstein at Jackoway Tyerman.

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