Thor: Love and Thunder

is the highly anticipated follow-up to Taika Waititi’s

Thor: Ragnarok

, which many agreed reinvigorated the

Thor

franchise.

The film is still currently

in its writing process

, with Taika Waititi hard at work to give fans

“something different.”

Returning star Natalie Portman

teased that the film

would indeed be another humorous adventure, saying that

Thor: Love and Thunder

will be

"

really silly."

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Images of Chris Hemsworth and Taika Waititi at the beach together

indicated that progress

on the film would be ramping up.

It was then reported

that the film would begin production early next year, taking place either in January or March 2021.

One of the film’s cast members appears to have landed in Australia, likely to prepare for his role in the film…

NEWS

The YouTube channel KobieThatcher shared

a video of Christian Bale arriving in Sydney, Australia.

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The video in question can be viewed below:

WHAT THIS MEANS

While filming is not due to begin until January at the earliest, it is likely that Christian Bale has arrived in Australia to prepare for

Thor: Love and Thunder

prior to the start of production. Prep work may need to be completed well in advance of filming, such as rehearsals with the rest of the cast, stunt and fight choreography, costume fitting, and more.

It is also likely that Bale will have to quarantine himself for 14 days upon his arrival in Australia due to strict guidelines. Arriving in Australia now would essentially give Bale around two months to prep for the start of shooting, so it makes sense that the actor would be arriving well ahead of the production start date.

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It is unknown when other cast members will join Chris Hemsworth and Taika Waititi down under. Natalie Portman was believed to have been in Australia recently, though it could not be confirmed whether this was related to the film. Bale arriving now could indicate his importance to the film’s story, needing plenty of time to prepare for his villainous role.

Thor: Love and Thunder

is slated to release theatrically on February 11, 2022, with Christian Bale appearing as the film’s villain.

Thor: Love and Thunder

is the highly anticipated follow-up to Taika Waititi’s

Thor: Ragnarok

, which many agreed reinvigorated the

Thor

franchise.

The film is still currently

in its writing process

, with Taika Waititi hard at work to give fans

“something different.”

Returning star Natalie Portman

teased that the film

would indeed be another humorous adventure, saying that

Thor: Love and Thunder

will be

"

really silly."

ADVERTISEMENT

Images of Chris Hemsworth and Taika Waititi at the beach together

indicated that progress

on the film would be ramping up.

It was then reported

that the film would begin production early next year, taking place either in January or March 2021.

One of the film’s cast members appears to have landed in Australia, likely to prepare for his role in the film…

NEWS

The YouTube channel KobieThatcher shared

a video of Christian Bale arriving in Sydney, Australia.

The video in question can be viewed below:

WHAT THIS MEANS

While filming is not due to begin until January at the earliest, it is likely that Christian Bale has arrived in Australia to prepare for

Thor: Love and Thunder

prior to the start of production. Prep work may need to be completed well in advance of filming, such as rehearsals with the rest of the cast, stunt and fight choreography, costume fitting, and more.

It is also likely that Bale will have to quarantine himself for 14 days upon his arrival in Australia due to strict guidelines. Arriving in Australia now would essentially give Bale around two months to prep for the start of shooting, so it makes sense that the actor would be arriving well ahead of the production start date.

It is unknown when other cast members will join Chris Hemsworth and Taika Waititi down under. Natalie Portman was believed to have been in Australia recently, though it could not be confirmed whether this was related to the film. Bale arriving now could indicate his importance to the film’s story, needing plenty of time to prepare for his villainous role.

Thor: Love and Thunder

is slated to release theatrically on February 11, 2022, with Christian Bale appearing as the film’s villain.