Natalie Portman on for Thor

Marvel Studios has announced that Natalie Portman will play Thor’s love interest, Jane Foster in Thor.

And the press release, which confirms earlier rumours, also solidifies what had been suggested as the plot for the movie.

Namely, The Mighty Thor (Chris Helmsworth) is an arrogant sod whose reckless actions spark a war in the realm of Asgard.

He’s cast down to Earth to learn from his mistakes and live among humans, where he meets nurse Jane and falls in love.

But he then has to protect humanity from the forces of Asgard’s darkest villain, Loki (Tom Hiddleston), who is intent on destroying the Earth-bound warrior.

Kenneth Branagh’s gearing up to shoot the film for a may 2011 release date.

What do you think, Thor fans? Like the idea of Portman as Jane?