Natalie Portman is said to be deeply upset about the firing Patty Jenkins as director of Thor 2 according to the Hollywood Reporter. The Oscar-winning actress had urged Marvel to hire Jenkins after Kenneth Branaugh left the project. The new story also says the Jenkins was fired and the split was not amicable based on creative differences as previously reported.
Portman is contractually obligated to reprise her role as Dr. Jane Foster in the sequel. Marvel is considering two directors best known for their work on the Game of Thrones HBO series.