When it came to the Mighty Thor (Natalie Portman), costume designer Mayes C Rubeo decided to go old school: “The Mighty Thor is the female version of Thor,” Mayes said. “Therefore, we took details from Thor, like the disc, as well as a black and red heart cuirass, red cape and helmet, which has the vintage feel of the old comic books.”
The result is a bold, armoured costume that mirror Thor’s own, emphasising Jane Foster’s strength and abilities, not just her femininity. Mighty Thor actor Natalie Portman praised Rubeo’s consideration of the physical nature of the role: “we started fittings early on and she really listened to my feedback about what felt good, so I could move and do the stunts I needed to do.”
Marvel Studios' Thor: Love and Thunder | Official Trailer via Marvel Entertainment's YouTube channel
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Collection
Not in ACMI's collection
Previously on display
23 July 2023
ACMI: Gallery 1
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
LN190109
Curatorial section
The Story of the Moving Image → Moving Worlds → MW-04. Costume Design → MW-04-C01
Object Types
3D Object
Costume/costume element