Thor: Love & Thunder's Gorr Isn't A Straightforward Villain
Christian Bale's Gorr the God Butcher isn't a straightforward villain in Thor: Love and Thunder. In Marvel Studios' next big-screen offering, Chris Hemsworth's Avenger will continue his MCU journey after the Infinity Saga. The actor re-teams with director Taika Waititi for Thor: Love and Thunder following the success of their first collaboration in 2017's Thor: Ragnarok.
A brand new adventure means brand new allies and foes for the God of Thunder. In Thor: Love and Thunder, Marvel Studios is bringing back several familiar faces to the big screen, such as some members of the Guardians of the Galaxy, Valkyrie, and Lady Sif. Meanwhile, the film is also set to introduce a string of new characters, including primary villain Gorr the God Butcher, marking Bale's return to the comic-book world after playing Batman in Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy. While the character is billed as the bad guy, it turns out that he may not be as bad as one would assume.
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Through the D23 Magazine Spring 2022 issue (via Thor: Love and Thunder News), Hemsworth and Waititi talk about Gorr's motivation in the film. According to the filmmaker, Bale's character is fueled by a personal grudge against gods, which will make for an interesting dynamic with the God of Thunder. Meanwhile, Hemsworth claims Gorr the God Butcher isn't exactly a one-dimensional villain, as there's a humanity in him. Read their quotes below:
Waititi: Gorr’s backstory involves being wronged by the gods, and a lot of his motivation is getting revenge for these wrongdoings. We really wanted to explore this idea of religion, belief, and what it means to put your faith in a higher power. And because Thor is
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