Oscar-winner Cate Blanchett may soon be joining the Marvel universe. Sources told entertainment magazine Variety that Blanchett is in talks to play one of the new female leads in Marvel's “Thor: Ragnarok”. Marvel had no comment.

Blanchett, having just received SAG and Golden Globe nominations for “Carol”, would be making her first major comic book role in “Ragnarok”.

Taika Waiti is on board to direct the third “Thor” film, with Chris Hemsworth returning to play the Norse God. Stephany Folsom recently polished the script.

Blanchett's character in the superhero sequel isn't known. “Ragnarok”, produced by Kevin Feige, will also feature Mark Ruffalo as the Hulk and the villainous Tom Hiddleston who plays Loki in “The Avengers” universe.

“Thor: Ragnarok” hits theaters on November 3, 2017.

Blanchett is no stranger to the fanboy universe, having appeared in multiple “Lord of the Rings” and “Hobbit” films for Peter Jackson. She recently starred in 1950s lesbian drama “Carol”, which led all Golden Globe nominees on Thursday, scoring five nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actress for Blanchett.

Source: Variety