Oscar-nominated actress Natalie Portman has been cast in the role of Jane Foster in Marvel Studios’ production of Thor, the studio announced today.  Other major roles have also been cast:  Tom Hiddleston will play Loki (see “Hiddleston Is Loki”) and Chris Hemsworth will play Thor (see “Thor Star Cast”).  Kenneth Branagh is directing. 

Portman comes to the film with some serious geek cred from her roles in V for Vendetta and as Queen Padme Amidala in the Star Wars films.

The film will premiere on May 20, 2011.