“The love of your life comes back on the scene, and is now dressed like you.
It’s a real mindf— for Thor,” WaitititellsEmpirein a new interview.
Waititi was especially excited to let Portman explore new dimensions of her beloved astrophysicist.

Natalie Portman in ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’.Marvel Studios
You want her to be part of the adventure."
Luckily, Portman’s humor mixed well with Waititi’s offbeat vibe.
“Natalie’s really funny in real life,” he says.

Natalie Portman and Chris Hemsworth in 2013’s ‘Thor: The Dark World’.Marvel/Kobal/Shutterstock
Thor: Love and Thunderhits theaters July 8.