Will Idris Elba return as Heimdall?

Will Idris Elba return as Heimdall?

Thor 4 may feature a surprise cameo from one dead character Thor: Love and Thunder could feature a surprising resurrection. ... With that said, it's looking increasingly likely Love and Thunder will see Idris Elba reprise his role as Heimdall for the first time since 2018's Avengers: Infinity War.

Is Heimdall an Idris Elba?

Among them is English actor Idris Elba. Popularly known for playing the role of suave drug dealer Stringer Bell in David Simon's landmark HBO crime drama The Wire, he did not enjoy portraying the role of Heimdall in Thor movies and was quite vocal about it.

How did Heimdall become blind?

Part of theory was that Heimdall's ability to 'see' and 'sense' souls, as well as his orange eyes meant he was connected to the Soul Stone, and when he was blind in Thor's Age of Ultron dream, it was because his eyes were the Soul Stone and now that Thanos had it, Heimdall appeared to be blind.

What happened to Heimdall in endgame?

With Thor restrained and Thanos in possession of the Space Stone, Heimdall used his last shred of Dark Magic to send the Hulk to Earth. In response to Heimdall's actions, Thanos impaled the Asgardian with Corvus Glaive's weapon. With one final look at his King, Heimdall took his last breath and died.

Did heimdall see Thanos coming?

While Heimdall was shown capable of hearing Asgardians call him across the universe and even share his visions with Thor, since the very first Thor movie, he also failed to spot upcoming threats by allowing Frost Giants to sneak into Asgard and even failing to see Thanos and his ship arriving in Avengers: Infinity War.

Why did Heimdall send Hulk Dr Strange?

Using dark magic didn't only risk his own life - it could potentially kill anyone he transported with it. This wasn't simply a last ditch effort to save Asgard - Heimdall knew it was too late for that. ... Thus Heimdall summoned the Bifrost, and sent the Hulk to Earth in order to issue a warning; Thanos was coming.

Is Idris Elba in Black Panther?

However, it was his role as 'Black Panther' in the 2018 hit film that defined his career and made a huge imprint on his fans. In the movie, the late actor starred as the ruler of Wakanda, a fictional African nation with the most advanced technology.

Is Heimdall Thor's brother?

Strong was he made with the strength of the earth, With the ice-cold sea, and the blood of swine. By way of Odin, Heimdall's half brothers were Thor, Vidarr, and Váli.

Did Heimdall see Thanos coming?

While Heimdall was shown capable of hearing Asgardians call him across the universe and even share his visions with Thor, since the very first Thor movie, he also failed to spot upcoming threats by allowing Frost Giants to sneak into Asgard and even failing to see Thanos and his ship arriving in Avengers: Infinity War.

When did Idris Elba play Heimdall in MCU?

• The interview in which he made these comments, with The Telegraph, occurred in 2014, and the rest of his time as Heimdall ranged between 20. It's safe to say that the role helped add to Elba's $30 million net worth, too.

Why did Idris Elba hate his MCU role?

• Idris Elba has been very honest about why he hated playing Heimdall in the MCU. When Idris Elba signed on to play Heimdall in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, he probably thought it would be an amazing adventure and another boost for his career. But it didn't take long for him to realize that acting in 'Thor; wasn't quite what he'd signed up for.

What did Idris Elba do in Thor Ragnarok?

• After having little to do in the first two films, Elba finally had his time to shine as Heimdall in Thor: Ragnarok. When we last saw him, he was watching the Avengers fight against Thor's sister Hela, left to carry other Asgardians to safety while Thor and his team tried to extinguish evil.

Why was Idris Elba not in Avengers Infinity War?

• As far as we know, Idris Elba wasn't one of those spotted actors, and the plot definitely wouldn't suffer if Heimdall doesn't appear. But again, thanks to time travel, there's definitely an element of the unknown connected to Heimdall for the next film.