Chris Hemsworth, best known for his role as Thor in the MCU, has been very blunt in his recent interviews. Previously, he talked about hating his role in ‘Thor: Love & Thunder’. Now, he is talking about being upset with the character arc of the god of thunder himself.
Hemsworth recently wielded his comedic hammer, joking that he felt like a glorified security guard compared to his flashier-line-delivering co-stars in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But fear not Thor fans! Robert Downey Jr., the Iron Man himself has stepped in to defend the mighty Thor.
Robert Downey Jr. Shuts Down Chris Hemsworth’s Self-Deprecating Comments
Chris Hemsworth, in a recent interview with Vanity Fair, admitted to frustrations playing the Asgardian hero. “Sometimes I felt like a security guard for the team,” he confessed. He even joked about envying his co-stars’ cooler lines. This revelation surprised many fans, considering Thor’s journey from a Shakespearean warrior to a hilarious space Viking.
Robert Downey Jr., however, isn’t buying it. He recently shut down Hemsworth’s self-deprecating comments in the same interview. “First off, Thor as a character was super tricky to adapt,” Downey Jr. explained, acknowledging the challenge of translating a god-like being into a relatable hero. He praised Hemsworth’s performance stating, “But he and Ken Branagh [director of the first Thor film] figured out how to transcend, make him somehow relatable but godlike.”
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Robert Downey Jr. Praises Hemsworth’s Thor As “he Most Complex Psyche Out Of All Us Avengers”
Downey Jr. went even further, crediting Hemsworth with portraying the most nuanced character among the Avengers. “Hemsworth is, in my opinion, the most complex psyche out of all us Avengers,” he declared. Downey Jr. highlighted Hemsworth’s ability to embody “wit and gravitas, but also such restraint, fire and gentleness.”
This is a compelling argument. Thor’s arc throughout the MCU is a rollercoaster of emotions. He grapples with loss, self-doubt, and the burden of leadership, all while wielding a mighty hammer and cracking jokes. It’s a challenging role, and Hemsworth’s comedic timing alongside his dramatic chops has won him legions of fans.
Hemsworth and Downey Jr.’s playful back-and-forth highlights the friendship within the Marvel cast. While Hemsworth might downplay his role a bit, Downey Jr.’s defense reminds us that beneath the muscles and lightning blasts lies a complex and relatable hero. After all, even Asgardian gods can have their insecurities.
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