Chris Hemsworth Takes Blame for ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Failure: ‘I Got Caught Up in the Improv and the Wackiness’ and ‘Became a Parody of Myself’
¡Hola, amigos y amigas! Prepárense because Chris Hemsworth is gracing the cover of Vanity Fair‘s May 2024 issue, and he's got mucho to say about the future of our beloved Thor. Si, after a bit of a tumble with "Thor: Love and Thunder" in 2022, Hemsworth believes that the Marvel fans deserve a redemption movie that truly honors the god of thunder.
In his candid conversation with Vanity Fair, Hemsworth admitted, "I got caught up in the improv and the wackiness, and I became a parody of myself. I didn’t stick the landing." Despite the movie's playful spirit, it seems our favourite Aussie felt he drifted too far from Thor's essence. Truly, it's not just about wielding the hammer, amigos, but how you swing it!
Through his iconic role as Thor, Hemsworth has become a household name, el corazón of blockbuster action. But, did you know? He's expressed some frustrations, revealing, "Sometimes I felt like a security guard for the team. Everyone else had cooler stuff, more fun. And me? I was just there, with the wig and muscles, thinking, 'Where's my moment to shine?'" Thor might be a god, but Hemsworth has shown us that even gods need a little love.
But not everything is thunder and gloom! Robert Downey Jr., Hemsworth's longtime Marvel co-star, chimed in with nothing but high praises. "Thor was super tricky to adapt, but Chris and Ken [Branagh] made him relatable yet godlike. Chris brings a complex mix of wit and gravitas to Thor. Truly, no one else could." Amigos, when Iron Man himself throws such flores your way, you've got to be doing something right, ¿no?
Now, get ready for a spicy twist! Hemsworth is itching to explore new territories beyond the action realm. He's dreaming of working with top directors like Christopher Nolan and Greta Gerwig. And guess what? Darren Aronofsky is already cooking up some dark comedy and sci-fi projects with our Thor at the helm.
Speaking of new horizons, Hemsworth is set to dazzle us as the villain in George Miller's "Mad Max: Fury Road" prequel, "Furiosa." It's a role he describes as his favorite since his deep dive in Ron Howard‘s "Rush". "It took me out of the typecast, let me explore shades of complexity and darkness," he reflected. Ay, we can't wait to see what layers he peels back this time!
Meanwhile, life on the fast track has had its toll on Hemsworth. Between back-to-back movies, constant press tours, and balancing family life with three kids, nuestro amigo shared, "I was just running on fumes." It's that real talk and openness that makes him more than just a muscly action figure, verdad?
As for the future of Thor, it's all about keeping things fresh and unpredictable. Hemsworth is all in for giving fans what they crave, as long as it can bring new excitement to the screen. "I don’t have the answer yet, but I'm all about figuring out how to keep it exciting and a little unpredictable," he shared.
So, ready or not, Hemsworth is coming back to our screens with "Furiosa," set to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. And, claro, we’re all eager to see what this new chapter holds for him. Whether he’s wielding a hammer or exploring new character depths, one thing's for sure: Hemsworth continues to captivate and surprise us, tanto on-screen as off. So, brace yourselves, cinephile friends, because it sounds like Chris Hemsworth is just getting started!
