Tessa Thompson (Creed) has entered the Marvel Universe. The young actress first will star opposite Natalie Portman in Alex Garland's Annihilation then segue to the third installment of the Thor franchise as Chris Hemsworth's love interest. That film is expected to start production at the end of July.

Sources tell Deadline that Thompson's character in Thor: Ragnarok will be a kind of superhero and will appear in other Marvel films as well. Thompson is a regular opposite Anthony Hopkins on HBO's drama series Westworld, which resumed production this week.

Thor: Ragnarok is being directed by Taika Waititi and also stars Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett, Jamie Alexander, Mark Ruffalo and Lou Ferrigno. It's scheduled for release November 3, 2017.

Thompson, who has been hotter than hot (Dear White People, Selma), is repped by Greene & Associates Talent Agency, Mosaic and Jackoway Tyerman.