Regardless of unfavourable suggestions from critics and audiences for Thor: Love and Thunder, it appears like Christian Bale could be up for an additional Marvel function sooner or later.

Certain, Thor 4 may not have aged effectively for a lot of. However even with the unfavourable reception, Bale himself was by no means the issue—that got here right down to the script itself and the way the character was utilized.

Gorr the God Butcher was not in practically sufficient of the film, and regardless of his title, he solely killed a single God in direction of the start of the movie. He by no means actually felt like a menace or lived as much as his ominous title. Moreover, his design wasn’t the very best visually both—however that be aware is just a little decrease on the listing.

Now, in a brand new interview, the actor has revealed that his expertise with Marvel Studios hasn’t soured the potential of him popping up in one other function.

Christian Bale Up for One other Spherical at Marvel

In an interview with Leisure Tonight, Thor: Love and Thunder star Christian Bale commented on the probabilities of him taking over one other function sooner or later.

The actor made it clear that “an excellent story is an efficient story,” and he’d be up for something if it’s “fascinating:”

“An excellent story is an efficient story. An excellent character, an excellent director—if it’s an fascinating factor. And, crucially, if my youngsters are telling me that I’m not allowed to not do it. [For Love and Thunder] they stated, ‘no, you don’t say no to that. You’re saying sure to that.’”

Whereas speaking with ScreenRant earlier this yr, Bale talked about how his kids “gave [him his] marching orders, and [he] dutifully obeyed:”

“There have been some potential scheduling conflicts. I stated to my household, ‘I do not suppose it’ll work out,’ and so they went, ‘No, you make it work out. You are doing this, Dad.’ They gave me my marching orders, and I dutifully obeyed.”

Who May Bale Be Subsequent?

So who may the actor play subsequent?

For one, he is also a terrific Norman Osborn if Tom Holland’s Spidey does ever get his personal model of the character.

Marvel additionally hasn’t actually even touched the mutant facet of issues. Out of the handfuls and dozens of roles out there, there are a minimum of a couple of he’d be excellent for—a kind of being the long-lasting villain Mr. Sinister.

Exterior of the MCU, there’s a laundry listing of DCU characters he might additionally painting. In any case, indicators are pointing to the brand new management (James Gunn and Peter Safran) going full steam forward with a whole reboot, that means new actors for each huge DC hero and villain.

So there shall be a complete universe of characters ready to be forged. Whereas it’s protected to imagine he’ll avoid Batman, possibly he might proceed his villain streak with a task like Brainiac.

Throughout each Marvel and DC, the probabilities are infinite. Hopefully, Bale’s youngsters are able to level him in the correct course as quickly as gives begin coming in. 

Thor: Love and Thunder is now streaming on Disney+.