Taika Waititi Says 'Thor: Love and Thunder' May Address Valkyrie's Sexuality
Thor director Taika Waititi has addressed exploring Valkyrie's sexuality in the upcoming Love and Thunder.
Last year, Tessa Thompson's character was announced as the MCU's first openly LGBTQ+ superhero and fans are clamoring for her to get a romantic storyline in the next film.
Speaking to Variety, Waititi was asked if he'd like Valkyrie to be "explicitly queer" in Love and Thunder.
"I think so," the director said. "The IP is not mine.
"But with the actors, I feel whatever makes them comfortable – whether they feel like there's a natural choice, or a natural way for that character to go – then I'm pretty supportive.
"If Tessa wanted to do that, I'm in."
Thompson certainty seems to want to have Valkyrie's sexuality explicitly stated in the next film, telling Comic-Con fans in July: "As new king, she needs to find her queen.
"So that will be the first order of business. She has some ideas. I'll keep you posted."
Meanwhile actress Jaimie Alexander, who played Lady Sif in the first two Thor movies, has hinted she could reappear in a future project.
And one female character we do know is definitely making a return to the franchise is Natalie Portman's Jane Foster.
While we don't know any plot details for the film, it has been rumored that Love and Thunder will see Jane's cancer storyline from the comics explored.
Thor: Love and Thunder has a release date of November 5, 2021.
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