Chris Hemsworth Opens Up About Thor Role: 'I Became a Parody of Myself'
- IndiaGlitz, [Thursday,May 02 2024]
Chris Hemsworth recently expressed his feelings regarding his role as Thor for the Marvel franchise, but with a little disheartened feeling in his most recent portrayal. Praised for his previous stints in Thor: Ragnarok and the Avengers series, he feels like he sort of went into self-parody in Thor: Love and Thunder.
Hemsworth, speaking to Vanity Fair, had reflected on his fifteen-year journey as the hammer-wielding Norse god across nine Marvel movies. Even his first portrayal was well-received, but he admitted that the latest one didn't sit quite right with him.
Taika Waititi released his new film, Thor: Love and Thunder, in 2022. Critics found the film, which was filled with mixed reviews, Earlier, Hemsworth admitted to being swept away while improvising on the set.
Though he has some reservations, Hemsworth hasn't ruled out playing Thor again, feeling a sense of obligation to the audience. And he plans to return to acting soon, with an upcoming role in Furiosa: The Mad Max Saga.
Off-screen, he was also making headlines with his documentary series Limitless, which focused on longevity and aging. A misinterpretation followed regarding his genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's disease and required clarification. He shared how the same condition his father went through taught him lessons on acceptance and being present.
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