Jaimie Alexander and Colm Feore have joined the cast of Marvel Studios’ upcoming production of “Thor” according to the Hollywood Reporter.
Alexander will play Sif, a skilled Asgardian warrior who can hold her own against any man. She also is one of Thor’s loves.
Details on Ferore’s role are being kept under wraps at the moment, though the trade paper reports he will have a role as a villain in the film.
Alexander and Feore join Chris Hemsworth, already cast as Thor; Tom Hiddleston, who plays Loki, the god of mischief who serves as the movie’s villain; and Natalie Portman is Thor’s human love, Jane Foster.’
The movie’s story centers on Thor, a powerful but arrogant warrior whose reckless actions re-ignite an ancient war. As punishment, Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans. Once here, he learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends dark forces of Asgard to invade Earth.
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