Matt Damon returns to the Marvel universe

Matt Damon

Hollywood star Matt Damon's return to Marvel Cinematic Universe is confirmed as the actor has reached Australia to film Thor: Love and Thunder. The 50-year-old actor, who had a cameo in Thor: Ragnarok, and his family recently reached Australia and have begun 14 days of privately-arranged quarantine in New South Wales.

According to Deadline, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison shared the news of the actor's arrival in in the country. "Hollywood superstar Matt Damon joining our homegrown talent to film such a major movie in NSW is a big win creating thousands of jobs for locals," he said.

The Good Will Hunting star was quoted in local media as saying he would be in Australia for "the next few months". In Thor: Ragnarok, the third film in the Marvel Studios franchise, Damon portrayed an Asgardian actor playing Loki in a play.

The actor's lawyer issued a statement to the local media saying his client's "relocation and quarantine" has been privately arranged. Filmmaker Taika Waititi is directing the upcoming fourth instalment, featuring Chris Hemsworth.

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