"You either die a hero, or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain."

This is one hell of a line but I never thought that it would come true in real life, especially with Christian Bale. One of the best Batmans we've ever seen has officially gone over to the dark side and is now going to play a villain.

Yes, this was rumoured for months, but now Tessa Thompson has confirmed it - Christian Bale is playing the villain in Thor: Love and Thunder!

In an interview with ET, she said, "Christian Bale is going to play our villain, which is going to be fantastic."

Taika Waititi has literally assembled an Avengers level star-cast - Chris Hemsworth,

Tessa Thompson, Natalie Portman, and now Christian Bale, and even though he's dead, a Thor movie is incomplete without Loki. I'm pretty sure even he's going to show up. Who knows which other actor and character is going to be in the movie, but at this point, the next Thor movie is turning out to be the most exciting film in this new phase of Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Since the movie is going to be released in November next year, unfortunately, there's not much else we know about it. But honestly, I can totally see Christian Bale pulling off a sinister villain fighting female Thor and The Mighty Thor himself. And as we all know, the guy is basically a shapeshifter, so he can pull off any type of role.

Everyone's making the same joke as me just because it fits so perfectly.

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â Rio. (@Rioferinanda) March 7, 2020

Yep.

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â Christian ã¯ãªã¹ãã£ã³ã»ã¹ãã¬ã¹ã­ I Live in a CyberWorld (@christian11_26) March 6, 2020

We're all as excited as Thor here.

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â kani (@kanishafaei) March 6, 2020

No idea at this point.

Well well, this is a nice lil bit of confirmation to have! So which villain do you think Bale will play? He seems perfect for Cul Borson, but I'm not convinced that's who he's actually portraying. Dario or Gorr have been heavily speculated, or could be someone else. Thoughts? https://t.co/HwtJflXMiH

â Kinda Culty (@KindaCulty) March 7, 2020

ut let's be real, who would pass up that Marvel paycheque?

Another respected actor whoâs above Marvel and doing it for the paycheque

â H (@1K982K14) March 6, 2020

*DJ Khaled voice* Another one!

Another Batman converted to the MCU.

â Spider-Lou (@spiderlou2099) March 6, 2020

Sold!

Dick Cheney vs Thor - I am sold https://t.co/f7oQP8Ytys

â Why I Love Movies (@yIlovemovies) March 6, 2020

Only he can follow Hela.

That and the fact that Roxxon was spotted on the Loki set, so it seems pretty likely that Loki will tie into the movie in more ways than we think.

â Brendan (@Ponodude101) March 7, 2020

This is gonna be awesome.

It's all about a worthy a villain. After Hela this is a worthy follow up.

â The Phoenix (@nkintsela) March 7, 2020

Of course!

The MCU must be collecting Batmans https://t.co/dRJkPpb5KZ

â Jimmy Folino (@MrNiceGuy18_58) March 7, 2020

Please make that happen, we need more Loki.

That and the fact that Roxxon was spotted on the Loki set, so it seems pretty likely that Loki will tie into the movie in more ways than we think.

â Brendan (@Ponodude101) March 7, 2020

I can feel this gif.

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â bevin (@kevcos22) March 6, 2020

Anything that gets people to watch.

Shit Iâll have to watch the movie now just for him. https://t.co/gnqDc7DtCZ

â Miss J (@ashujo_) March 7, 2020

Thank you!

Me on opening day. Thank you Ms. @TessaThompson_x https://t.co/ojTgwHuXK9 pic.twitter.com/FJEt1uYcMu

â Fatima DeMelo (@stacksandranges) March 7, 2020

Can't wait.

Omg Iâm so excited to watch Natalie Portman kick his ass https://t.co/Vp08PooTaS

â Devon Moran (@DevonMoran) March 6, 2020

Someone get me this man, then.

get you a man who can do both dc and marvel, play both heroes and villains, and confuse everyone when they find out heâs british. https://t.co/8tKM3byUwS

â dykes for eugene fitzherbert (@dernsdriver) March 6, 2020

Honestly, I would be okay with that.

yessss he murders chris hemsworth and tessa thompson and natalie portman tag team destroy his ass content i need to see 𤩠https://t.co/LZ8ZvT4qv9

â ciara stan page (@princessxciarax) March 6, 2020

We've all been waiting for this day.

oh god this is what i want CHRISTIAN BALE IN THE MCU AS A VILLAIN https://t.co/ss0MCrUDWF

â Ù (@ryvnmp3) March 7, 2020

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