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Chris Hemsworth’s charismatic presence as Thor in the MCU made him one of the most popular and desirable stars in Hollywood. Beginning his association with the Marvel franchise in 2011, the Australian actor was seen in multiple MCU films including the blockbusterAvengersseries and 4 standalone films based on the character.
However, audiences almost did not get to see Hemsworth play this iconic superhero. TheExtractionstar revealed a difficult period in his life when nothing was going right for him. Despite bagging the MCU role, the actor’s low self-esteem made him reluctant to commit to a long-term deal as the God of Thunder.
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Why Chris Hemsworth Almost Rejected His Marquee MCU Gig
It is difficult to imagine anyone other than Chris Hemsworth portraying the role of Thor in theMCU. With a towering personality, dashing looks, and a generous dose of humor, Hemsworth proved that he was the perfect choice to play the God Of Thunder. But fans will be baffled to know that the actor almost rejected this prestigious contract with Marvel.
Hemsworth spoke of a difficult period in his professional life when he faced many failed auditions that made a significant dent in his self-confidence. Having gone through his share of rejections, theAvengersactor lost the belief that he was cut out to headline big projects.
Therefore when he succeeded in winning the part of Thor, Hemsworth’s guard was immediately up. The actor in a candid interview withSydney Morning Herald, revealed his trepidation about doing justice to the role especially since he was expected to commit to a long-term association with the franchise.
Luckily for Marvel and for audiences all over the world, Hemsworth pushed aside the demons in his head and trusted his instincts by accepting the offer. With 2011’sThorbecoming a big hit, the actor’s career trajectory took an upward curve and the rest is history.
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Chris Hemsworth’s Wants One Big Change ForThor 5
Chris Hemsworthhas the unique distinction of being the only MCU actor to get 4 standalone films based on his character, Thor. The first two films were extremely successful at the box office owing to their entertaining and humorous scripts that combined exciting action.
WhileThor: Ragnarokdid decent business,Thor: Love and Thunderwas panned universally by audiences and critics for its attempt at a darker and more serious narrative. But in incorporating that, Thor’s trademark humor which was perfectly balanced across the other movies, took a more over-the-top turn in this film that did not sit well with fans.
With Hemsworth having signed a 6-film deal,Thor 5which is set to be the next installment, has not been officially confirmed yet. But the Marvel star was clear about the need for a change of approach in the tone of the narrative if the project were to take off with him in it. Speaking to theHappy Sad Confusedpodcast, Hemsworth gave his suggestions and said,
“I think there’s a risk in getting lazy then because I know what I’m doing. I don’t know if I’m even invited back, but if I was, I think it would have to be a drastically different version in tone, everything, just for my own sanity… [laughs] Thor lost his mind that last one. He’s got to figure it out now.”
While it is universally accepted that Hemsworth and Thor are a match made in heaven, the ball is now in Marvel’s court to ensure that the narrative ofThor 5does not go to hell!
Sharanya Sankar
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Sharanya Sankar, Writer for FandomwireHaving completed her Masters degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, Sharanya has a solid foundation in writing which is also one of her passions. She has worked previously with Book My show for a couple of years where she gained experience reviewing films and writing feature articles. Sharanya’s articles on film and pop culture have also been published on Film Companion, a popular film-based website. Apart from movies and pop culture, her interests include music and sports. She has contributed over 650 articles to Fandomwire so far.
