When he played a very compelling version of Batman in the ‘Dark Knight’ trilogy, the theory he was a hero who could become a villain well now Christian Bale is about do just that. According to a report this week by ComingSoon.net. the beloved actor will take on an unknown villainous role in the next Marvel film, ‘Thor: Love & Thunder’. Fan speculation at the moment has Bale assuming the role of  Balder the Brave but it has yet to be confirmed. Actress Tessa Thompson who play Valkyrie, says her character will face Bale’s character in some conflict. Christ Hemsworth returns as Thor with Natalie Portman playing Jane who now wields the mighty Mjolnir hammer.

The film is set to hit theaters in November 2021.

Fandom breaks down all the possibilities for how this could all affect the phase of the MCU.