Christian Bale Is Reportedly in Talks to Join the Marvel Universe in' Thor: Love and Thunder'

Christian Balemight be getting fitted for a new cape.

The actor, 45, is reportedly in talks to join Taika Waititi’sThor: Love and Thunder, according toThe Hollywood Reporter.Colliderfirst reported the news.

A rep for Bale did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment. Disney had no comment.

The upcoming Marvel film will starChris Hemsworthas Thor, as well asTessa Thompsonreprising her role as Valkyrie. Also joining the fray isNatalie Portman, who will return as Dr. Jane Foster. Foster is set to take on the mantle of Thor.

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This isn’t the first time Bale has starred in a superhero film. The four-time Oscar nominee played Bruce Wayne/Batman in Christopher Nolan’sDark Knighttrilogy.

Since then, Bale has focused his acting talents on other films such asAmerican Hustle, ViceandFord v FerrarioppositeMatt Damon, who had a cameo inThor: Ragnarok.

Marvel announced its new slate of films in July at San Diego Comic-Con. Portman, 38, surprised fans when the movie studio revealed she was returning to the MCU after last starring in 2013’sThor: The Dark World.

In September, Portman toldEntertainment Tonightshe was looking forward to returning to the MCU.

“They came to me with the idea and said, ‘We have this idea for you that was a storyline in some of the comics where Jane becomes Lady Thor,’ and I was like, ‘This is very exciting!'” Portman said.

Thor: Love and Thunderis slated for release on Nov. 5, 2021.

source: people.com