'Creed' Star Tessa Thompson Is Joining the Marvel Universe

Tessa Thompson has just become the newest member of the Marvel universe.

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The Creed actress has signed on to play the female lead in the third installment of the Thor franchise, Thor: Ragnarok. Details about the role haven’t leaked, but since Natalie Portman won’t be reprising her role it’s rumored that Thompson will be the new love interest.

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Thompson is also set to appear in Alex Garland’s Annihilation, the follow-up to sleeper hit Ex Machina. Looks like Thompson’s got a big year ahead.

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