The Marvel Cinematic Universe might add another Oscar-winning actor to its already stellar cast roster. Cate Blanchett is in talks to join "Thor: Ragnarok," according to Variety.
Blanchett would play one of the new female leads opposite Chris Hemsworth in the third "Thor" movie set to premiere on Nov. 3, 2017. Taika Waiti will direct the script recently polished by Stephany Folsom.
Marvel did not confirm the negotiations, and it's unknown what her role would be. Could it possibly be the rumored character of Valkyrie?
"Thor: Ragnarok" would be Blanchett's first comic book movie, but she's no stranger to the sci-fi/fantasy genre. She appeared in all six movies of Peter Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit" franchises.
The MCU has welcomed a number of big-name stars into its movies including Robert Redford, Michael Douglas, Ben Kingsley, Glenn Close and Anthony Hopkins.
Blanchett recently received SAG and Golden Globe nominations for her role in "Carol," which will likely earn her a seventh Oscar nomination.
