Natalie Portman told us about Asgard in Thor: The Dark World (D23 Exclusive Video) After being absent in The Avengers Natalie Portman returns to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Jane Foster in Thor: The Dark World (out November 8). On the D23 red carpet Desde Hollywood asked the talented and beautiful actress about going to the mythical world of Asgard for the sequel. Watch what Portman had to say about the sets and the customs. The main cast of Thor: The Dark World features Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Anthony Hopkins, Rene Russo, Stellan Skarsgard, Jaimie Alexander, Kat Dennings, Ray Stevenson, Josh Dallas, Tadanobu Asano, Idris Elba, and Colm Feore. “Marvel’s “Thor: The Dark World” continues the big-screen adventures of Thor, the Mighty Avenger, as he battles to save Earth and all the Nine Realms from a shadowy enemy that predates the universe itself. In the aftermath of Marvel’s “Thor” and “Marvel’s The Avengers,” Thor fights to restore order across the cosmos…but an ancient race led by the vengeful Malekith returns to plunge the universe back into darkness. Faced with an enemy that even Odin and Asgard cannot withstand, Thor must embark on his most perilous and personal journey yet, one that will reunite him with Jane Foster and force him to sacrifice everything to save us all.” The super hero sequel directed by Alan Taylor hits theater November 8, 2013.