Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-24467536-20140817023436

Stellan Skarsgard, the actor who plays Erik in the Thor movies and the first Avengers movie, confirmed that he will be back for Age of Ultron. This is also hints that he will be running around naked again like he did in The Dark World. Is he a harbinger for Thanos? Marvel wouldn't pull this stunt again unless there is an overarcing purpose. When Selvig was possessed by Loki he was able to see what was out in the universe. Once the spell was broken, Erik told Black Widow he knew what he was doing, which is why I'm surprised he wasn't charged with anything. Someone on a thread mentioned a rumor that Selvig dies in AoU by Ultron. (Take this a grain of salt; there are dealth speculations about Tony Stark and Steve Rogers in this movie too.)  Buti if Erik dies it would explain Thor hoisting Stark in the air in the Comic Con stinger.

And what does that mean for Jane, who was infected by the Aether, an Infinity Stone that Thanos is after? What if that Stone seeps out and goes back to its original host? Malekith is dead, so that leaves Jane. Thanos would be after her. Because of that, international security agencies and governments would definity have Jane arrested, inprisoned or possibly experimented on because she's perceived as dangerous, as she was in The Dark World. If Thor and Jane have broken up (no confirmation from Natalie Portman or Marvel that she's back for AoU) this would definitely bring them back together. I wouldn't be surprised if Richard, Jane's alleged rebound according to Latino Review, is the one that turns Jane over to the authorities. His reasons: jealousy and spite. Richard's last girlfriend cheated on him with "a lot of dudes" (The Dark World), so he's coming into this relationship with some baggage. When he learns about Thor Richard realizes he's a consolation prize and not the man Jane truly loves. Male ego and wounded pride take over and Richard rats Jane out to law enforcement about everything, including the Aether exposure. With Thor gone from Earth, Jane is alone. I propose this plot line because the complaint about Jane is she is a limited character, and such circurmstances would force the character to grow. I would like to see Jane to get out of a jam on her own.

Thoughts? 