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New rumor suggests "Thor: Ragnarok" main villain may be a woman. According to Lainey Gossip, Valkyrie isn't the only female character Marvel is bringing to MCU. The studio is searching for another "high-profile female role" to feature with all signs pointing to a female antagonist.

"If Valkyrie is really coming to the big screen, that will make two high-profile female roles being cast in 'Ragnarok', because I have heard that Marvel is also planning on bringing their first major female villain into their cinematic universe," the site wrote, mentioning Amora the Enchantress and Hela, Queen of the Dead as the possible villainesses to appear in the third installment of "Thor".

The site added that "a big-name actress" was certainly being considered for this mystery Marvel villain, and even mentioned Cate Blanchett as the possible candidate.

"Thor: Ragnarok" will start production in Australia next year with Taika Waititi as director. Starring Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Jaimie Alexander and Mark Ruffalo, the sequel to "Thor: The Dark World" is scheduled to be released in the U.S. on November 3, 2017.