Taika Waititi just hilariously confirmed that his fan-favorite character Korg will return in Thor: Love and Thunder.

When Taika Waititi came onboard to direct Thor: Ragnarok, he completely refreshed the character after the disappointing reception to Thor: The Dark World. With Taika Waititis zany comedy and quirky directing style, fans fell in love with the character all over again. But another supporting character quickly stole the limelight from Thor once he landed on Sakaar, Korg. Taika Waititi played the scene stealing rocky gladiator and it turns out hell be returning for Thor: Love and Thunder.

In a new interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live ahead of his new film Jojo Rabbit, Taika Waititi revealed that Korg would be returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Thor: Love and Thunder, hilariously thanking the audience in Korgs voice. The director also went on to confirm that hes recently finished a few drafts of the sequel and that theres more Thor to come. Watch the interview with Taika Waititi on Jimmy Kimmel Live below.

I just finished a couple of drafts of that story. Theres more Thor! Theres twice the Thor in Thor 4 Natalie Portmans coming back, shell be playing a female version of Thor, its from a comic run. Therell be two of them! My character is coming back, Korg.Thank you. Thank you so much for that reaction, Im overwhelmed.

Are you excited to see Taika Waititis Korg return in Thor: Love and Thunder? Let us know in the comments!

Taika Waititiis set to reprise his Marvel role inThor: Love and Thunder. Directed by Taika Waititi,Thor: Love and Thunderstars Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, and Natalie Portman. The film will be based on Jason AaronsMighty Thorcomic book run, with Natalie Portmans Jane Foster set to become the new God of Thunder.

Love and Thunderis set to hit theaters on November 5, 2021. Stay tuned for the latest news on Taika Waititi, Thor and the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe!

Source: Jimmy Kimmel Live

Along with the premiere of the first teaser forDoom Patrol,DC Universe also debuted a collection of character posters for each of the members of perhaps the strangest team of characters to be adapted in live-action form for DC Comics.

In particular, these new character posters highlight Timothy Dalton's The Chief, Diane Guerrero's Crazy Jane, Joivan Wade's Cyborg, April Bowlby's Elasti-Woman, Matt Bomer's Negative Man and Brendan Fraser's Robotman. These posters each follow unique designs that reflect the nature of each character and tease unique personalities amongst the group as well.

You can start the gallery of new posters by clicking "Next".

Which of theseDoom Patrolposters is your favorite? Are you excited to see what the cast brings to these roles? Sound off in the comments below, and be sure to continue following Heroic Hollywood for all the latest news in the DC Universe.

Doom Patrol is a reimagining of one of DCs strangest group of outcast Super Heroes which includes: Matt Bomer as Larry Trainor/Negative Man, Brendan Fraser as Cliff Steele/Robotman, April Bowlby as Elasti-Woman, Diane Guerrero as Crazy Jane, Joivan Wade as Victor Stone/Cyborg and Timothy Dalton as Dr. Niles Caulder/The Chief.

Here is the synopsis for the show:

Doom Patrolwill find the reluctant heroes in a place they never expected to be, called to action by Cyborg, who comes to them with a mission hard to refuse, but with a warning that is hard to ignore: their lives will never, ever be the same.

Doom Patrolwill premiere on February 15, 2019 exclusively on DC Universe.

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