Sam Neill could be returning for Marvel Studios’ “Thor: Love and Thunder” which recently began production in Sydney.
Neill appeared in director Taika Waititi’s previous film in the series, “Thor: Ragnarok,” as a stage actor playing Odin recreating the events of “Thor: The Dark World”. He was joined by Luke Hemsworth as Thor and Matt Damon as Loki.
Damon is reportedly on set to work on the upcoming sequel, but it wasn’t clear if it was the same role or a new character. Talking with ET Online, Neill indicates his return and thus likely he and Damon are returning in the same capacity as the last film:
“I think the odds are reasonably high. I think Taika’s got something up his sleeve. We will see what happens. Travel between [New Zealand] and Australia is problematic at the moment, but we will see if something can be worked out.”
Neill recently wrapped up his work on “Jurassic World: Dominion” in the role of Dr. Alan Grant. “Thor: Love and Thunder” is scheduled to be released on May 6th 2022.