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Chris Hemsworth Revealed Why He Almost Quit as Marvel's Thor - And the One Thing That Stopped Him
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Chris Hemsworth Revealed Why He Almost Quit as Marvel's Thor - And the One Thing That Stopped Him

As the first Marvel character to headline four solo movies, Chris Hemsworth’s Thor is one of the most beloved members of the MCU. As the God of Thunder, he is often regarded as one of the most powerful avengers, rivalled only by Elizabeth Olsen's Scarlet Witch, Brie Larson's Captain Marvel and his frenemy, Mark Ruffalo's Hulk.RELATED: Elsa Pataky Reveals Why It’s Hard Being Married to ‘Bossy’ Husband Chris HemsworthThor has been around from the very beginning, holding a position as a member of the original six avengers that set the foundation for what the MCU is today. Fans have followed his journey for over a decade, watching him evolve from the glory-chasing prince of Asgard, to the founder of the Revengers, to an honorary member of the Guardians of the Galaxy in the upcoming Thor: Love and Thunder. And yet, Hemsworth almost missed out on all of that because, quite frankly, he was bored, and almost walked away from Marvel forever. Why Chris Hemsworth Grew "Bored" Playing ThorWith Thor's ever more endearing sense of humor, charming good looks, and unwavering heart of gold, it is easy to understand why fans fell in love with him. Hemsworth shares the fans’ passion for Thor, stating that he’ll play the Asgardian God for as long as he’s given the opportunity.RELATED: Ms. Marvel’s Iman Vellani ‘Manifested’ Her Disney+ Role – And You Can, Too!But he hasn’t always felt this way. After Thor's second solo film, Thor: The Dark World, was met with a lacklustre response from fans and critics alike, Hemsworth's passion for the role began to wane. In fact, he admitted to being "bored" playing Thor, feeling disappointed in his own portrayal of the hammer-wielding avenger. Throw that feeling in with the immense pressure actors have playing a superhero, and it's no wonder Hemsworth was ready to hang up Mjölnir (his magic hammer) for good. So what changed for the Aussie actor?How Taika Waititi and Chris Hemsworth Joined Forces to Save ThorEnter Taika Waititi: a creative force with the drive to rescue Thor from the dreary backdrop of Thor: The Dark World and deliver him into the fun-filled adventure that is Thor: Ragnorak. Waititi's passion for Thor's universe is clear, and his innovative style of directing brought new life to the characters within it. The adventure we witness in Ragnorak is full of bright colors, zany new heroes, and hilarious dialogue. Waititi even lent his voice to the beloved rock-like warrior Korg, delivering some of the best one-liners in the MCU.RELATED: The 11 Best Dr. Strange Quotes To Inspire Every Marvel FanBut as magical as the world Waititi created may be, it would still fall flat without a compelling rendition of Thor to tie it all together. When Waititi signed on to direct Ragnorak, he shared Hemsworth's feelings of boredom in regards to Thor's character. Together, they decided that they simply wouldn't let themselves be bored anymore: any time either of them felt bored on set, they decided to take whatever scene they were filming in a new direction. This allowed for more freedom in their work, and let Hemsworth's natural sense of humor shine through Thor. Just like their onscreen counterparts Korg and Thor, Waititi and Hemsworth share a "natural sense of banter" that is fun for audiences to witness. Clearly, their creative strategy and natural chemistry helped the two to create magic together: Ragnarok easily became the highest-grossing movie of the Thor franchise. Infused with enchanting characters, an action-packed plot, and moments of comedic gold, it's easy to see why the film is also regarded as a fan-favorite within the MCU, and even modern action movies as a whole.Chris Hemsworth Proved Even Superheroes Need a TeamWaititi and Hemsworth's triumphant collaboration reminds us of the importance of teamwork, and the strength we can find in others. Sometimes, all you really need is a fresh perspective to reignite your passion for a project. Waititi's liberating style of directing gave Hemsworth the space to truly express himself, and bring more of his natural charisma to Thor, infusing the Asgardian God with a new sense of life.Waititi and Hemsworth's creative passion comes forward again in the latest Thor instalment, Thor: Love and Thunder. Thor will join forces with familiar faces like the Guardians of the Galaxy, Valkyrie, and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster, to face a terrifying new threat: Gorr the God Butcher, portrayed by Christian Bale. Waititi and Hemsworth's vision shines through even in the trailer, promising another fun-filled, cosmic journey.As we follow the dynamic duo into another hilarious adventure, we're sure to see even more evidence of how powerful the right partnership can be. While the jury might still be out on who Thor's best on-screen ally is, it's clear that behind the scenes, Waititi is Hemsworth's secret weapon.KEEP READING:Why Natalie Portman Left Marvel Movies – And Why She Returned in Thor: Love & Thunder

Man Hitchhikes for the First Time, Gets a Ride From Chris Hemsworth in a Helicopter
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Man Hitchhikes for the First Time, Gets a Ride From Chris Hemsworth in a Helicopter

We’re warned that hitchhiking is a risky prospect: You never know who will pick you up on the side of that road. In some cases, that could be a very good thing! An American hitchhiking in Australian traffic early this week was taking a chance, for sure, but he hit the jackpot after sticking his thumb up and being picked up by a friendly black van. Scott Hildebrand is a a musician who had just landed in Brisbane from Mexico, had been standing on the side of the road for 15 minutes when black van pulled over and invited him inside, offering him a ride. “Chip in for the gas, all right? It’s four grand,” joked one of the passengers. But things were about to turn in a major way, a good way! One of the van’s passengers was a giant movie star! “All of a sudden we pull up to the helipad. They’re like, ‘Ever flown in a helicopter Scotty?’ and I couldn’t believe it, and that’s when I was like, ‘Who are you guys?’” Hildebrand told an Australian radio show. RELATED: Chris Hemsworth Talks Work-Life Balance, Reminds Us of the Things We Should Never Lose Sight Of One of the passengers was Chris Hemsworth, who had just finished up filming a Men in Black II remake. Hemsworth and his van drove Hildebrand to a helicopter for a speedy airlift to Byron. “It was beautiful. We saw whales and dolphins. It was magical,” Hildebrand said. While we can't help but be a bit jealous of this series of events, it does show that there's a lot of beautiful people in the world, and being famous doesn't stop someone from taking the time to make a difference in someone's day (and life!) they will never forget.

Chris Hemsworth Talks Work-Life Balance, Reminds Us of the Things We Should Never Lose Sight Of
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Chris Hemsworth Talks Work-Life Balance, Reminds Us of the Things We Should Never Lose Sight Of

It ain’t easy being a real-life superhero, even if fan-favorite Chris Hemsworth makes it look so.Speaking to CNBC, The Avengers: Infinity War star spoke of how difficult it still is to have proper work-life balance. Even for a star of his caliber, “half of the time it’s out of my control.” But when he does have a say over his schedule, Thor does all he can to focus on the things that really matter: his wife and children back home in Australia. </div><p>“I just try and make sure I’m at home as much as possible and with the kids as much as possible,” Hemsworth said, emphasizing the <a href="/most-important-things-in-life/" rel="noopener noreferrer">importance of spending time with loved ones</a>.</p><p>And if he can’t be home as much as he wants to, Hemsworth tries to include his kids into his work-schedule as much as possible: “If I do have to go to work, I try and bring them with me.” For the father of three “you’ve just got to make the effort” when it comes to family.</p><p>For Hemsworth, part of that effort was moving back to Australia with his family. Now happily settled in the hippie surfer town of Byron Bay, Hemsworth says his family did not do well in Hollywood. “It’s suffocating and you stop becoming a person. You have nothing to draw from because you’re living in this world of pretend on and off screen,” he told <em><a href="https://www.gq.com.au/entertainment/celebrity/chris-hemsworth-on-being-thor-and-living-in-la-its-suffocating-and-you-stop-becoming-a-person/news-story/eb4f409b41da3c9fc82f637c13989d74?" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">GQ Australia</a></em>.</p><p>Hemsworth also revealed the strain his career had put on his relationship with wife Elsa Pataky: “In terms of work, she’s certainly given up more than I have. She’d like me to step back and be at home with the kids more, and of course, I want that too.”</p><p>Unfortunately, work still get in the way a lot, especially as he’s thinking of his career long-term: “I’m at this crucial point in my career – I’ve just got to set up for longevity or I’ll slip off.”</p><p>But during his eight years of marriage, Hemsworth has learned more lessons than nurturing a healthy work-life balance and spending more time with the kids. “My wife and I fell in love, had kids, didn’t really see each other for a few years, then fell back in love,” he summarized the early years of his marriage to <em>GQ Australia</em>.</p><p>Thor may be a doting father, but he learned the importance of setting time aside just for himself and his wife: “Once you have children, every instinct and every moment of your time is consumed by that.”</p><p>But that too can put a strain on a happy homelife, so he’s since made a point of reconnecting: “Make sure you have date night even if it’s once in a blue moon.”</p>