Whether or not Bale is interested in a multi-picture contract is not known, though. This would mean more of a supporting role for him in Thor 4, given the three main characters already announced, but Beta Ray Bill has immense potential for the future. Balder would have been an Illuminati member in this. Balder appeared in various Doctor Strange 2 plot leaks, including a surprisingly accurate one. Other leaks said that Craig’s cameo was as Balder the Brave. The place has a rich history and houses a plethora of great characters. That said, Bale is known for his insane physique transformations, so he could also bulk up to try to portray Beta Ray Bill from the neck down believably. If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, BGR may receive an affiliate commission. While this role would likely mean that Bale won't physically be seen in the movie, he could still do the motion-capture for the part. I had no familiarity with the material, but had read enough modern Thor. Funny story about my copy of the Thor by Walter Simonson Omnibus: I bought this hefty volume back in 2011 when it was first released. Bale would bring his powerful voice and presence to the character and could easily serve as the straight man opposite a more comedic Thor. Thor by Walter Simonson Omnibus - Collecting Thor (1966) 337-355, 357-369, 371-382, and Balder the Brave (1985) 1-4. Beta Ray Bill has been teased in of the MCU, and his inclusion in Thor: Love and Thunder is something many want to see. The Korbinite warrior is incredibly strong in the comics and gains his hammer - known as Stormbreaker - after a duel with Thor. Beta Ray Bill is one of the most requested characters by fans to join the MCU, and his ties with Thor make it difficult not to think this could be a fit for Bale immediately.