Natalie Portman "still interested in returning" to Marvel

[y4j1981]

Even though some might not be happy about this, I am and am a fan of hers in the movie, Portman says shes could be open to a return but no plans are in the works

Natalie Portman Hasn't Completely Written Off Returning For More Marvel Action

Natalie Portman should probably earmark a chunk of 2017 for figuring out which pillbox hat matches well with the Oscar nom press circuit, but if she has some spare seconds, the Jackie actress wouldn’t be opposed to making another Marvel movie appearance.

Portman touched on a number of subjects in a recent interview with Deadline including her work as Jane Foster in the Thor films. Even though she won’t be appearing in the upcoming muscly buddy picture Thor: Ragnarok, Portman seemed pretty engaged with her experiences working in the effects-heavy universes of Marvel and Star Wars.

“It is really challenging for me that and I don’t feel like I have gotten it yet. I don’t feel like I have understood it yet. It is something that I’m fascinated by, because I’m really challenged by it more than anything almost. Because when you are in a room that looks like a room and has all the things a room has in it, you can interact with all that stuff, and all that stuff does what it does in life. You don’t have to imagine anything. You are just in the emotional state of your character. When you are doing those blue screen movies, you have to imagine everything outside and within. You have to create the whole world. It is like being a kid again.”

Naturally, that led to asking if she’d be interested in returning to the MCU. Even though she stated in the summer that she’s currently “done” on that side of things, she told Deadline that she’s still interested in returning. Provided everything falls into place, mind you.

“Yeah, well hopefully one day I figure it out!” laughed Portman.

Natalie Portman is currently receiving accolades and kind words for her performance in Jackie. She’s competing for the Golden Globe for Best Actress next weekend in Beverly Hills.

(Via Deadline & /Film)

[Kevin Hamilton]

I like Portman, but I hope she doesn't unless they actually have something for her to do. Movie version of Jane Foster just ain't interesting so far.

[Mighty Attack Tribble]

Translation: "Actually, now that I think about it, those paycheques really weren't too bad."

[Alyce: Old Media Enthusiast]

The negotiations in a nutshell

[YAKMAN is ICHIBAN]

Her and Hemsworth had the worst chemistry of any of the romantic pairings in the movie, except maybe that WTF Black Widow/Hulk thing in Age of Ultron. Can't say I miss her at all.

If you'd only seen her Marvel and Star Wars work you'd come away with a middling at best opinion of her as an actress.

[xCompackx]

I'm not sure Jane Foster has much place in the universe as we're heading towards Infinity War.

[Jedi-El of Tomorrow]

Jan 3, 2017 17:35:14 GMT -5 xCompackx said:

I'm not sure Jane Foster has much place in the universe as we're heading towards Infinity War.

She'll fit, because we'll find out Jane Foster is actually Padme. The Jedi found a way to hide her on Earth, and the Padme we saw in Episodes II and III was actually a decoy. It will make for one heck of a conversation when they cross paths in Infinity War.

Padme: "So what happened while I was away?"
FakePadme: "Well, the Jedi sent Obi-Wan and Anakin to protect you."
Padme: "That's nice, I'd love to see them again."
FakePadme: "Anakin was creepy and kept looking at me like a crazed stalker."
Padme: "Well, that's not good."
FakePadme: "It's okay, because we got together, went to Tatooine and he slaughtered a village full of Tusken Raiders. And it wasn't just the men, it was the women and children to."
Padme: "Oh my goodness! I hope you told the Jedi Council about that."
FakePadme: "Nah, I comforted him, and kept it a secret."
Padme: "Are you kidding me!?"
FakePadme: "We got married, I got pregnant, he turned against the Jedi, and Obi-Wan said Anakin killed children."
Padme: "What the?"
FakePadme: "I still covered for him, because he was a good person. I even offered to go away with him, so we could hide."
Padme: "Good person? He murdered children!"
FakePadme: "It was just a momentary thing, he did also Force Choke me, but it's okay, there's still good in him."
Padme: "I just, what?"
FakePadme: "Yeah, I gave birth to twins, and with the help of some droids faked my death, giving up the children in the process."
Padme: "Well, at least those kids won't be raised by you and Anakin."
FakePadme: "Anakin's something called a Sith Lord now, the Jedi were hunted down, and the Republic is now an Empire, partly because I left Jar Jar in charge."

[Duke Cameron]

I liked Jane Foster.

[Fundertaker]

Quite frankly, if she's to return and as Jane Foster... they need to "demote" her while also giving her more "quipping". By that I mean, make her the "straight man" to all the absurdity that's happening around her and slapping Thor in the face randomly (seriously, best comic moments in MCU so far, IMO, come from Thor's movie and Jane slapping him makes the list).

[Fade is a CodyCryBaby]

Natalie's my girl but that character and most of the Thor movies are trash.

[Jiren]

Ugh

I liked Thor but yeesh Thor 2 was shit, Portman & Dennings were 2 of the major issues I had with it (And I don't mind portman as an actress)

[Mackenzie Gorn]

Only way I wanna see her is if she learns to at least to care in exchange for those huge paychecks she got. Alternatively she shoves Kat Dennings into a Hulk punch.

[BlackoutCreature]

No, keep her away from the MCU. It's Darcy's turn to shine.

[Dat Dude]

If she's gonna return, they better capilize and make her like the present day Jane Foster aka the current Thor.

[Wailord Man]

Jan 3, 2017 20:25:00 GMT -5 Mackenzie Gorn said:

Only way I wanna see her is if she learns to at least to care in exchange for those huge paychecks she got. Alternatively she shoves Kat Dennings into a Hulk punch.

Man you really don't like Kat Dennings, did she put your cat in a tree or something?

[mattperiolat]

While I liked Portman in the Thor movies, I'm sick and tired of her pulling power trips to get her way. Recast with someone who WANTS to play the role and hang around a while.

[BrodietheSlayer]

Other than maybe a cameo here and there, I'm good with Portman no longer being a major part of the Marvel stuff. As another poster said, while hers and Kat Dennings roles were crucial in the first THOR, they were especially grating and unnecessary in the sequel (Particularly Dennings' character).

[Bub (BLM)]

She apparently threw a huge tantrum when they replaced Patty Jenkins as director of Thor 2, and was impossible to deal with during shooting. Kevin Feige has been pretty blunt about her not coming back, too. Sorry, Natalie. You aren't coming back.

[eJm]

See, I'll say this again, if you sign someone to a new contract telling them that someone they recommended/approve of is directing you in the next movie then fire said person for stupid (this is a big company, it was probably stupid) creative control crap weeks before shooting starts, you can't then turn around and expect everyone to be happy when they've felt lie to.

If she threw a strop, sure, that's not exactly professional, but it's not like Marvel Studios were in the right here at all. And considering all that, it is completely rich for Feige to suddenly get all high and mighty about it considering his own internal problems stopping TV interacting with the films (you know, the fundamental goddamn reason Agents of SHIELD even exists but why it can't do anything in the wider MCU anymore).

[Non Banjoble Tokens]

Just switch brands and go to DC. I'm sure Batman can find a good role for her in the Justice League.