7 Most Exciting New Additions To Thor: Ragnarok

1. Cate Blanchett - Hela

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When Thor: Ragnarok debuts, Cate Blanchett will immediately stand as one of the most talented people to appear in a Marvel movie. A double Oscar winner and one of the finest actresses in Hollywood, Blanchett is - on paper - a fantastic addition to the film and the MCU as a whole.

Blanchett isn't just coming in for a small-but-memorable turn either, but instead will be the main villain of the film, Hela. Based on Hel, the Asgardian Goddess of Death, she's the ruler of Hel and Niflheim - both lands of the dead.

A frequent foe of Thor, and the daughter of an alt-version of Loki, Hela is a hugely powerful character (she possesses the usual superhuman abilities, wields a badass sword, and is extremely proficient with magic), and a rather evil one with it. An excellent character with a truly great actress playing her, Hela should be a hugely formidable opponent for Thor and play a big part in the coming Ragnarok, with Blanchett capable of bringing real power and depth to the part.

You could even say she'll be Hela good...

Who are you most excited to see in Thor: Ragnarok? Let us know in the comments.

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