THOR: RAGNAROK Star Chris Hemsworth In Early Talks To Headline Sony's Upcoming MEN IN BLACK Spinoff

After fulfilling his Marvel contract, it looks like Chris Hemsworth may have found his next franchise. According to a new report, the Thor star is in early talks to star in Sony's Men in Black spinoff!

By RohanPatel - Feb 28, 2018 03:02 PM EST

Filed Under: Men in Black

The Hollywood Reporter has learned that Avengers: Infinity War and Thor: Ragnarok star Chris Hemsworth is currently in early talks with Sony Pictures to join their upcoming Men in Black spinoff.

Plot details remain under wraps, but the film, which is being described as a global adventure, will reportedly feature a diverse ensemble that will likely consist of a white male, a female of color, and an older man. Former franchise stars Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones are not expected to return in any capacity as the franchise introduces new characters and explores new intergalactic adventures.

F. Gary Gray (Fate of the Furious) is set to direct with a script from the Iron Man screenwriting duo of Matt Holloway and Art Marcum. Walter F. Parkes and Laurie MacDonald will produce while Steven Spielberg will return as an executive producer.

Filming is expected to begin this summer, presumably after Hemsworth wraps Drew Goddard's Bad Times at the El Royale.

The reboot is set to hit theaters on June 14, 2019.

So, what do you guys think? Sound off with your thoughts below!
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LEVITIKUZ - 2/28/2018, 3:27 PM

What was the guy in charge of MIB called? This film should take place years later & have Will Smith in charge of MIB

MUTO123 - 2/28/2018, 3:33 PM

@LEVITIKUZ - Zed?

KWilly - 2/28/2018, 3:29 PM

OK cool, we have our leading white guy. Now we just need the token black guy.

Oooooh Kevin...

Origame - 2/28/2018, 3:35 PM

@KWilly - Sounds like they're looking for a woman.

ScionStorm - 2/28/2018, 3:46 PM

@Origame - What if Chris played the same type role as Will Smith and Danai Gurira played the straight man type role like Tommy Lee Jones?

Origame - 2/28/2018, 3:50 PM

@ScionStorm - Michonne would just murder everyone.

Vigor - 2/28/2018, 3:54 PM

@KWilly - what dkes token mean anyway

NinnesMBC - 2/28/2018, 3:30 PM

I think he could do it. He could be the new "J". Not exactly K who requires to be serious and kinda smooth and nothing ever goes wrong to him.

JosephCronos92 - 2/28/2018, 3:32 PM

Huh, quite unexpected but great for Chris, i agree with Mr. Levi have this MIB take place years later with Agent J in charge of the organization. I really need a good MIB movie again.

aflynn - 2/28/2018, 3:33 PM

Needs a partner these agents work in twos.

KWilly - 2/28/2018, 3:34 PM

@aflynn - Kevin Hart was born to be in the MIB, lol.

Curlyhairfro - 2/28/2018, 7:39 PM

@aflynn - if Chris is his serious self and Kevin is the comedy I'd watch.

EgoEgor - 2/28/2018, 3:35 PM

I wish they'd treat MIB as a dark R-rated sci-fi film. We've seen that quirky and comedic take 3 times; do something fresh.

LEVITIKUZ - 2/28/2018, 3:39 PM

@EgoEgor - I mean the first film had a giant cockroach as the villain & ate Tommy Lee Jones

Vigor - 2/28/2018, 3:54 PM

@LEVITIKUZ - that's not r rated. It didn't chomp him in two

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