Christian Bale is joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Disney says

Christian Bale is joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe and will star in Thor: Love And Thunder, Disney has announced (Ian West/PA)

Christian Bale is joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe and will star in Thor: Love And Thunder, Disney has announced.

The Oscar-winning actor will appear alongside Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman and Tessa Thompson in the superhero movie, playing villain Gorr the God Butcher.