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Lena Headey's Cut Thor Witches Revealed
7 Apr
Summary
- Lena Headey was cut from Thor: Love and Thunder.
- Her role was a chaotic, comedic coven of witches.
- The witch concept was Taika Waititi's original idea.
Lena Headey, known for her role in Game of Thrones, has spoken about a role she filmed for the 2022 Marvel movie Thor: Love and Thunder, which was ultimately cut. Headey described her character as part of a trio of witches, an original concept developed by director Taika Waititi. She characterized these witches as "equally chaotic and comedic," suggesting they would have fit Waititi's distinct directorial style for the Thor franchise.
The concept of these three witches guiding Thor through the underworld sounded like a unique detour, aligning with the film's often unconventional tone. However, given that many MCU fans felt Thor: Love and Thunder leaned too heavily into comedy, potentially undermining dramatic elements, this storyline's removal might have been a strategic decision. Such cuts are common in large-scale productions as final edits are refined.
Thor: Love and Thunder, released in June 2022, was Taika Waititi's follow-up to Thor: Ragnarok and grossed over $760 million globally, receiving mixed reviews. Despite this particular role not making the final cut, Headey has continued her career with upcoming projects like the thriller Ballistic, scheduled for release on April 17, 2026. Both of Waititi's Thor films are available on Disney+.
