Chris Hemsworth Breaks Down His Career, from 'Thor' to 'Spiderhead' | Vanity Fair

Chris Hemsworth takes us through his superhero-studded career, sharing insights from the roles he's played in Marvel's 'Thor' movies, 'Rush,' 'The Cabin in the Woods,' and the upcoming 'Spiderhead.'
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[@alexbucsp]

Chris seems like a guy who you can just hate because he has everything. He is incredibly good looking, the natural voice of a God, rich and charismatic. However, he is incredibly humble and down to earth and I can't hate him.

[@mohitjain2970]

Aww! Seems like you love him.

[@jacobfleming3926]

And he’s ripped af

[@christiangarcia01]

And tall, it's not fair lol hes great tho . All the Chris's are quite the specimens

[@serenitybeats1677]

And 6’3

[@milessolomon3324]

Who’s hating on Chris

[@k00lmom]

The way he broke down each role for us and explaining his craft was something I did not expect. He has such an appreciation for acting. Wonderful to see.

[@aqeelraja4750]

well It's what he was there for. What else was he going to explain lol

[@k00lmom]

@@aqeelraja4750 most people give surface level replies. He’s very intentional about acting it seems, most people are not.

[@aqeelraja4750]

@@k00lmom ah ok, got you

[@aqeelraja4750]

@@TattooedWorld how was I being negative? I was just asking for clarification lol.

[@12thMandalorian]

@@aqeelraja4750 I expected a lecture on the Victoria Sponge Cake

[@Legendary_anime_world]

I cannot imagine anyone else as Thor.He owns the God of Thunder role

[@chasehedges6775]

He really does

[@shahalamtuhin]

Just wait for natalie Portman's portrayal lady thor, she is gonna blow you away

[@Letsgetdusty]

@@shahalamtuhin I hope, also believe she’ll do justice to her comic counterpart. Unlike a lot of people I really enjoyed her run as Thor and wished they’d kept it going, finally making Odinson the Allfather. Honestly I can’t see anyone else replace him as the God of Thunder, you can argue Beta Ray Bill but he’s got his own people to worry about and they’re all the way across the universe

[@antona.1327]

Maybe read a comic for a change, see that Hemsworth isn't playing an accurate Thor. Because I never bought him as Thor. I cannot picture him saying "I say thee nay!" with conviction.

[@MamadNobari]

Danny Devitto? Hello?!

[@Legendary_anime_world]

I want Chris Hemsworth and Benedict Cumberbatch to play their respective roles in the MCU as long as they can. I feel like they were born to play these roles.

[@chasehedges6775]

Same

[@vg.2946]

Tom Hiddleston too..

[@Plutobetter]

saaammee

[@chasehedges6775]

@@vg.2946 💯

[@Jaydogg222]

@@vg.2946 Not in that crappy show...

[@clarkkent5293]

No wonder he loves playing Thor. He absolutely appreciates that character, which changed his whole life.

[@anasshahid224]

Well said

[@WadeDMcGinnis]

Out of all the Marvel characters, Chris managed to take a character who should be the hardest to make a human connection/understanding, and elevate the growth of this god to something relatable and inspiring.

[@karanp282]

I still don't relate to him tho 😅 What is it of this character that is relatable to you ?

[@WadeDMcGinnis]

@LeoS Each movie added something to Thor. We saw a hero who idolized the meaning of a hero without really understanding it. So it's not just Taika.

[@WadeDMcGinnis]

@@karanp282 Here is a man who was raised to be king, to be an idol, a hero but never really knowing what that means. To be stripped of everything. Each movie slowly taking his support system away and seeing what sort of man is left. Not a god, a man. While other heroes lost love ones, Thor was routinely smacked down. Every time he showed arrogance versus wisdom. Strength versus intelligence. Anger versus compassion. He was smacked by the writers. He had to build into a better person to be a true hero.

[@stryfe0]

@@WadeDMcGinnis the guys a comedian now lol

[@stryfe0]

@@karanp282 self discovery. Going on this “finding oneself” journey is the new thing that everyone’s into nowadays

[@ProdCritic]

Chris: I want to go to Hollywood Counselor: Makes perfect sense you literally look like a God

[@apach0108]

Ug

[@Nicole-cf3kj]

😂😂😂

[@manasas868]

Love how he was appreciating each and every director he has worked with praising their craft and in return telling about his crafts. And love how he is friends with everyone he has worked with . Shows what type of a person he is ❤️

[@tamaramoody1038]

It's so refreshing to see that he takes his craft so seriously and talks about so passionately. I'm forever grateful for this series.

[@blablabla4432]

Rush is such an underrated and brilliant movie. Also one of the best of his performances.

[@jissanhuq3792]

Rush and Ferrari vs Ford might be the best race based movies in existence

[@shumayelkhan8154]

Rush is so under rated! Glad someone else appreciates that. Will have to watch Ford v Ferrari

[@captnmaico6776]

Absolutly , him and Daniel Brühl are brilliant in it.

[@llamalianna]

Agreed! I wish Rush got more appreciation! It’s racing excellence, and has amazing performances as well.

[@Arualx]

Yes!!

[@flyingdutchman2609]

A fantastic actor, hope he does more artistic and indie roles after thor 4

[@anirudhmenon4234]

I don't want him to stop playing Thor though

[@ThePrinceofHisOwnKingdom]

His agent better grow some talents in finding him roles. His only good post Thor role is just Rush. And maybe Bad Times At El Royale.

[@karanp282]

Thor 4 is an artistic and sort of a indie film tho 😅 I'm just kidding I don't know what indie films mean

[@aeris...5389]

Hemsworth is Hollywood royalty like rdj he can get any role he wants but will be overshadowed by him playing thor

[@pello3814]

wdym like spiderhead?

[@sineadosheehan4650]

He’s so refreshing. I met him back in April 2019 in London when he did Endgame press tour. He’s so lovely. He smelt so good too. His hugs are so nice.

[@zahrasmith4101]

Congrats!! I hope I get the same opportunity you did 🤞

[@sineadosheehan4650]

@@zahrasmith4101 don’t give up. Never give up. It’s going to happen.

[@Imjuscariii]

It’s so foreign to see Hemsworth talking in depth about acting, his appreciation for the art is definitely shown. Ive never really had to chance to listen to him talk about his process so vividly, so this was really cool! He seems like such a humble guy!

[@nathanmitchell2827]

My wife and I both wish that I was Chris Hemsworth

[@aditisk99]

Bro 💀

[@LindaC616]

😄

[@IceMetalPunk]

I, along with every woman who knows or doesn't know me, wishes the same of me.

[@LindaC616]

Now you guys know how women have felt for years

[@IceMetalPunk]

@@LindaC616 I mean, in this regard, there have always been famous handsome men just as much as famous beautiful women. At the very least since Fabio came into the public eye :D

[@bigrandomun9267]

I think he could be 80 and still have that voice. Like he’d actually just be like an old Greek deity, almost. That voice would be amazing on a voiceover for a documentary.

[@JonOfTheDead23]

Cabin in the woods is still one of my all-time favorite movies. Super underrated and I never hear anybody talk about it. Can't wait to see Thor love and thunder

[@griffgames9538]

Cabin in the Woods is great. Raw, funny, self-aware. Whitford and Jenkins

[@franetrain7825]

I think he will end up directing some day. He has the mind and eye for it.

[@tybxjojo8827]

He already is

[@isbored794]

Pretty sure he was an executive producer or director alongside Taiki for Thor 4

[@Jose-se9pu]

Man: "I'm straight" Chris Hermsworth: "you were"

[@masaai2000]

😂😂😂

[@aditisk99]

🤣

[@rubysondra]

it’s nice having my thoughts of The Dark World validated by Chris himself. not a bad movie by any means, just nothing special in terms of Thor’s character arc.

[@broadacresyungbuddha8388]

If anything, the dark world is a better character arc for Jane foster, I can see Thor the dark world finishing its character development with Jane and Thor in love and thunder.

[@aditisk99]

@@broadacresyungbuddha8388 True. It was a movie more about Jane and Loki than Thor.

[@RobUnwraps]

It's a shame we didn't get to see him talk about Ghostbusters. He slayed it in that flick.

[@Bjhorn279]

Thought for sure we would hear him talk about that and Vacation since that’s those were first big comedy outings

[@justsomegirlwithoutamustache]

He's the only good thing about that movie

[@davidravenscroft1641]

Worst Ghostbusters film of the lot.

[@Biring1]

This comment made me laugh

[@onurhayr1937]

They didn't touch the bad movies

[@liam.abercromby]

I was in Chris's woodwork class and boy was he good with his Hammer, we made bird boxes,.... what a dae that was. Classic Chris on the horses in saddle club also, what a champ

[@ZKLofiTone]

really?!

[@TroublesomeOwl]

You must have gone to school around where i live. One of my employees went to high school with him.. said he was a pretty cool dude back then

[@ZKLofiTone]

@@TroublesomeOwl "back then?" how about now lol?

[@TroublesomeOwl]

@@ZKLofiTone whelp, no idea... hasn't seen him since they finished school lol

[@atongjamir7075]

He IS supposed to be good with a hammer. lol

[@jeaniebeanie6]

He was so good in Bad Times at the El Royale. He played a narcissistic, creepy, unsettling cult leader to perfection. The best thing was that his good looks worked perfectly for the character, who relied on his attractiveness. Made me realize he could play villainous characters really well and that he should play them more often.

[@whedonobsessed]

Agreed!! I would love to see him play the 'villian' again, he was awesome in that

[@IIIISai]

loved him in spiderhead

[@shankarchail2510]

Hope marvel give him more I can't imagine the world without Chris Hemsworth playing thor

[@Satchelshin]

I hope someone gives him an opportunity to play a role with more depth cause he’s great, especially with comedic timing.

[@addy5066]

Would love to see Hugh jackman talking about his career especially how he feels and his observation on wolverine.

[@notthefia9154]

Rush is such a criminally underrated and accurate movie

[@MrThebazil]

Bad times at the el royale is a classic , he's brilliant in it along with the rest of cast, it's one of those hidden gems I'm glad he spoke about it

[@thedesirabletruth]

It's inspiring to hear how he almost didn't get the part of Thor, but it just seems like it was all apart of the divine plan! I don't know anyone else who would have played the part better! If you're reading this you also have your own path as well! Keep going ‼️

[@theycallmemrboombastic6870]

His brother tried for thor so did Tom hiddleston there's footage of it somewhere

[@bellaventimiglia35]

All I can say is…even tho this Chris was in the beginning of “Star Trek” for just a bit, his amazing acting really made an impression on me! I really hope JJ does a sequel with both Chris H & Chris P! 🙏🏾

[@chasehedges6775]

Chris Hemsworth is a legend

[@alfonsonation]

Here before the millions. The sheer power in his voice, the breathtaking sexiness, the inspiring story, the humility he projects, the level he's ascended to...is truly remarkable to observe. It's unreal. Chris Evans is my biggest crush but man...Hemsworth is truly a masterpiece! These segments are always so captivating. REALLY excited for Love and Thunder. Thank you again Vanity Fair. 🔥💙😍

[@EveryCrazyDay]

Although not the the most versatile actor he’s always game to try new things and I think when the role suits him he can bring a lot of genuine energy to the role. And when he said “does this speak to me” I feel like he understands that. Hope he continues to get better with time. Old man Thor will be epic in 2050 lol

[@sereyreachsovann6444]

Thor breaking down his career as Chris hemsworth

[@At0mS8]

I'd really like for him to return to Star Trek, it would be cool to see him interact with his son considering how important his character is to Pine's in the Kelvin timeline.

[@Da_Dingus]

Bad Times at the El Royale is so underrated

[@jakethesnake072001]

Agree bomb movie

[@nina9846]

Criminally underrated

[@wawaicedcoffee]

He was in the saddle club?! I loved that show! Obviously had no clue who he was at the time. Now I have to go back and rewatch.

[@ydnas77]

When he mentioned thor 2 i was hoping he felt the same way about it like the rest of us did. He did!, not the best mcu movie but glad he was able to redeem himself in thor 3. So far one of the top favs movies in the mcu.

[@TimmyJamesDafunnyMan]

Amen to that Dark world sucked

[@grimmywizard]

Don't let this real life God of a human fool you with his looks and personality only, he's an excellent and brilliant actor! People often forget how good he really is at his core craft. Him playing James Hunt in Rush is impeccable. My favourite portrayal of his, second being as Owen Chase in Into The Heart of the Sea. I recommend everyone reading this to watch them, you'll love it!

[@hzc-ig]

he was unexpectedly effective in star trek. i've followed him ever since then and i was so happy when he was cast as thor

[@Blashmack]

Man, his voice is shaking my entire room.

[@OhCarlJr]

With Thor 4 coming out in a couple of weeks. I hope to see him on Hot Ones either in the next episode or the one after which would be before Love & Thunder comes out. 🙏🏽

[@MKEditsxx]

Other than Thor my favorite movies of his are *Rush* and *In The Heart Of The Sea* His performance was brilliant in both movies cz usually it's all about how buff and good looking he is but in these 2 movies he showed his pure acting talent with character depth In *Extraction* also was cool to see him do some difficult stunts without the help of CGI Can't wait to watch what's next with Chris😍, wish him the best of luck :)

[@undercover_idiot]

I enjoyed Heart of the Sea as well. He was great in that movie.

[@onurhayr1937]

I liked both but Cabin in the woods and Bad times at El Royale are my favorites except thor movies

[@aditisk99]

I loved In the heart of the sea as well.

[@YuliMesquita]

watching spiderhead made me realize how good of an actor and how talented he is.. i always saw him as a really talented actor but in spiderhead you can really see he has a huge emotional range.

[@rivercall6250]

Me : Just sees Chris hemsworth & just clicked

[@lucidFN239]

relatable.

[@undercover_idiot]

I've never understand the term "voice like gravel" until I heard Hemsworth speak.

[@naoripineda3434]

I love how honest he is, the way he talks, idk it's very satisfying

[@TheRealNishil]

Rush is such an underrated movie and Hemsworth does a bang up job of playing Hunt. I can’t imagine anyone else could have played the character as well as Hemsworth.

[@DOMINGUEZCHRIS]

I’m glad he had an input on how he portrayed Thor because I truly do find the character a lot more interesting

[@AggressiveBeagle]

His part in Star Trek still gets me… incredibly emotional

[@shumayelkhan8154]

“I don’t know if I would have done another one if taika hadn’t written this beautiful script” hopefully he doesn’t quit after love and thunder!

[@joshhasty08]

The first movie I ever saw Chris Hemsworth in was a movie called, “A Perfect Getaway.” It also had Steve Zahn, Timothy Olyphant and Milla Jovovich in it

[@annoyedtorchic8270]

a lot of people didn't see the movie but He was very funny in ghostbusters, the all-female one

[@aditisk99]

I watched that movie only because of him 😁 But he's really good at comedy. He should more goofy roles too.

[@ella_cinder4361]

Its refreshing to come across actors who are versatile in their acting abilities to where you want to watch all they have done to experience their range. ... and really nice to look at!!

[@EvanFowler]

Aw, man. I was really hoping that he'd talk about "A Perfect Getaway". That was such a great and fun little movie. I always show it to people who don't know what to expect and they always end up having a blast with it.

[@tharukaepaarachchi6110]

I LOVE THIS MAN! I hope Chris get more oscar worthy roles in the future

[@Jaydogg222]

I still think about THE SADDLE CLUB whenever I see him on screen. That hit America pretty hard at the time...

[@Jewlzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz]

Yes!! Another saddle club watcher! That was my favorite show when I was younger

[@Fortunateis4luck]

His ‘faucet’ jokes in Vacation were hilarious

[@joe_t871]

This man was super cool to us set guys back in 2016 while doing Ragnarok in the Gold Coast,, serious when needed but very funny in person.

[@SoulHuN7eR]

You have got to bring Colin Farrell for one of these. He is such talented and one of the most underatted actors out there!

[@TheYagomestre]

Wow. This is not just a interview. It's a MASTERCLASS. This and the "Internet questions" series shows a really much richer in depth and thought version of Chris. And yes, as expected, he has it all - charisma, charming voice, alpha male presence, greatest looking guy ever, et cetera. But still, you can relate to him, because he is still a human being.. I mean, he can take a step out of the throne, and actually tell you the story of how he got there - and not just that, but he actually tells you his fears and doubts and whatever crossed his mind at that time. That's what a role model is. And he simply nails it. We so very oftenly hear about celebrities who suck at being just "people", and here we have the other side. You probably have two options left: you want him, or you wanna be him. He's just that awesome and handsome. Well played, mr. Hemsworth, well played!

[@kawaiiafangirl]

That's crazy that he was filming for Star Trek only 3 days after the audition. Lol.

[@ilovedc9786]

In Star Trek, Chris played the role of father of the character Chris played

[@craigslistreply6544]

cabin in the woods remains a massively underrated movie

[@hedihostik8719]

2:06 omg I love his laugh

[@mothermedusa9921]

I remember the first thing I've seen him in was this movie called A Perfect Getaway, which is a pretty underrated one.

[@livvawolff4486]

he’s so fine.

[@billysartori8023]

I want a universe where Thor is doctor strange and doctor strange is Thor haha

[@aditisk99]

Thor is something of a doctor himself as he helped Tony in endgame with tapping his heart 😆

[@Nashifruit]

Marvel please bring Thor and Loki back together. T.T

[@newultrarayden9460]

I'd love to see a timeline career, with Sir Anthony Hopkins, Antonio Banderas & maybe... Emma Thompson. Anyone else?

[@aeris...5389]

Chris hemsworth has godly genetics and was built like a god

[@jamesmaynardjr]

I’m disappointed they didn’t add ‘Vacation’ on there. He was hilarious in that movie

[@lkf8799]

OMG I forgot about that one!

[@jblitz1556]

Lovely stuff but a SORELY missed opportunity to hear him discuss his most interesting role in Michael Mann's Blackhat. What a swing.

[@MHassan1986]

I think Rush might be my favorite of his film

[@mojohojo1210]

surprised they didnt put every movie he played in, because he did great in A Perfect Getaway.

[@ellabella5740]

Am I the only one who realized that they skipped Snow White and the Huntsman, Avengers, Thor: TDW, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Ghostbusters, Avengers: Infinity War, Men in Black: International, Avengers: Endgame, Extraction, and Thor: Love and Thunder

[@t3rki179]

We are so lucky to have actor's like Chris in the MCU 🙏🍀

[@DorothyOzmaLover]

Chris is a marvel and force for films so gettin his notes and thoughts here is a such treat, can't wait for his performance in the next Thor film!

[@andrewrlitster9966]

Thanks Chris , the best ever description of Director/ ACTOR thoughts. Truly the right man for Thor.

[@vikkibolton7047]

Chris is obviously a very down-to-earth actor who doesn’t take himself too seriously. He is so refreshing and unaffected by his wealth and fame and such an inspiration to the human race that I can’t speak highly enough of his natural talents and special and unique character he is and his beautiful demeanour! ❤️‍🩹

[@ChrisHemsworth-ob3ku]

How long have you been a fan

[@TheaterPup]

I adored his scene in Star Trek, so sweet and poignant. ❤️

[@natatatt]

Completely forgot about Saddle Club, but definitely watched that as a Canadian kid, and remember that episode too.

[@heatheryi]

Probably…the most handsome guy alive tbh. Unfair that he’s funny and has a great personality too. Can’t believe he has it all

[@dadbodmascot]

You know what I hate about the Break Downs, their never fully about the big projects/the ones shown on the timeline. Then why do a break down if it's not either complete or more in depth??

[@manuelcanencia2649]

the one who doubt themselves are the ones has more potential to be successful in life cuz they cant see what how talented they are

[@devenfeldstein9796]

Omg I can’t believe chis was in saddle club lol. I loved that show when I was a little girl lol

[@vardhangoutham2591]

He such a good looking guy And very humble🔥🔥🔥

[@Shayor100]

Rush is still one of the films I keep going back to, one of my most watched films.

[@LindsayDaly]

Did not realize Chris Hemsworth was in Saddle Club lmaooo I forgot about that character. Used to watch it in middle school

[@jellybabybeauty8308]

Obviously he's an alarmingly handsome man but gosh, the charisma and intelligence... That's attractive

[@jordanmelven]

Loooved him in “Bad Times at The El Royale”. Such a great Drew Goddard film and he plays such a great villain cult leader. I’m so glad he got to talk about it here and Vanity Fair didn’t just skip over it.

[@seanholtz3355]

Chris Hemsworth in "In the Heart of the Sea" reminds me so much of Edward Kenway on Assassin's Creed IV

[@TheJellymonty]

I didn't hear a word he said. I was stuck violating him in dreams. The man is simply the most handsome guy I've ever seen. His wife is so freaking lucky. I'd kill to wake up next to a man like this every day.

[@burhanbudak6041]

Weird that they didn't talk about Australian soap opera called Neighbors. All Aussies goes through that show before Hollywood.

[@rejachemno]

Chris seems to have a close bond with his mother. Makes sense why he's such a nice guy

[@beingtaseer6290]

Forever Thor ❤️

[@LilTy702]

I’m upset they didn’t mention red dawn. I know a lot of people really don’t like it but I saw it before the original and I enjoyed it

[@blakemelnick2573]

Same great movie

[@The_RedVIII]

Rush is such an underrated, fantastic movie.

[@HopeWren]

I REMEMBER HIM IN THE SADDLE CLUB!! I CANT BELIEVE THAT MADE IT INTO THIS VIDEO!! 😂

[@powerhouse884]

RUSH is in my Top 5 favorite films and by far the Best Car competitive film ever made. Probably his best film too.

[@Czechbound]

No discussion of Ghostbusters ? Yeah, I'm trying to get that one too. The best thing I've seen him in was Extraction. He played a wounded soul quite well. For all his movie star good looks, he, like Chris Evans, come across as not so confident in themselves.