The film then re-introduces a more interesting hero in Jane Foster ( Natalie Portman), Thor's past human love interest from the previous films during his more serious days. Now, she wields the restored pieces of Thor’s hammer Mjolnir, turning into the Mighty Thor with helmet and cape, but all with a price. Every time she uses the power, it takes away from her human capacity, which is all the more devastating given that we learn she has Stage Four cancer. “Thor: Love and Thunder” thoughtfully reinstates Jane into the action, while giving some more depth to her relationship with Thor. In both her human and her heroic state, Portman’s performance conveys why it's great to see Jane again. a b Setoodeh, Ramin (May 28, 2019). "Chris Hemsworth on Secrets of Playing 'Lebowski Thor' in 'Avengers: Endgame' ". Variety. Archived from the original on May 29, 2019 . Retrieved June 1, 2019.

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