Christian Bale is no stranger to superhero movies after playing Bruce Wayne, aka Batman, for three films in the Dark Knight trilogy. For his Marvel debut, however, Bale is playing the villain as Gorr the God Butcher in the upcoming “Thor: Love and Thunder.” Gorr isn’t just any villain: he’s the kind of guy who can strike fear even in the hearts of literal gods. Let’s breakdown this villain and his past in the comics, which could point us to what role he’ll play in the movie.
Gorr the God Butcher: Who Is He?
Gorr’s backstory is a pretty tragic one, at least at first. According to the Marvel comics, he grew up on an unknown alien planet, where he suffered the loss of his parents, partner, and children, all in quick succession. All that tragedy and loss led him to stop believing in gods, and, in turn, his lack of faith turned him into an outcast in his community. Upon learning that gods really did exist, however, Gorr became enraged that they never helped suffering families like his, and he vowed to exact revenge and kill them all.
