Comic book character design can differ pretty dramatically from what we end up seeing on the big or small screen. Something that is easy to draw or impactful to see on paper doesn’t always translate. I’m not sure how the little thong would even stay on if you attempted to do a costume like that in an actual movie. 

In an interview with Total Film, Bale discussed learning about his Marvel character for the first time. He got the gist of what Gorr does from the name, but then he Googled his character. He said:

“[In the comics] he runs around in a G-string all the time. And I thought, ‘They don’t have the right man for that!’ And then Taika quickly dispelled any notions of running around in that. But I always did think what he could do with this in front of a bluescreen – he could chuck on whatever he wants later on.”

It’s maybe best that director Taika Waititi chose not to do a comics-accurate costume for Gorr. Not that Bale couldn’t have pulled it off, but he’s creepy enough in those robes. The thong would have been a bit much for a family friendly film. Honestly, impactful as the design is, it’s not the kind of thing you want to see any actor wearing in live-action.

“Thor: Love and Thunder” is in theaters now.