But she 's just trying to move on with her life and that 's where we find her , '' added the mother-of-one , who reportedly watched `` Physics for Dummies '' , to prepare for the role . Natalie Portman says new role in 'Thor : The Dark World ' could encourage female scientists . A woman scientist is a rarity on the big screen and one of few women to play an alien or superhero. Israeli-born American wants more female directors , fan of Lena Dunham , Sofia Coppola .
Natalie Portman says new role in 'Thor : The Dark World ' could encourage female scientists . A woman scientist is a rarity on the big screen and one of few women to play an alien or superhero. Israeli-born American wants more female directors , fan of Lena Dunham , Sofia Coppola .