Chris Hemsworth Talks THOR: THE DARK WORLD

Chris Hemsworth Talks THOR: THE DARK WORLD

Offering more about Games of Thrones helmer Alan Taylor's direction for Marvel's Thor: The Dark World, returning star Chris Hemsworths reiterates how he grounded the sequel in reality.

By DCMarvelFreshman - Oct 06, 2012 10:10 PM EST
Filed Under: Thor
Source: Prestige Hong Kong



This month's issue of Prestige Hong Kong magazine features Aussie actor Chris Hemsworth on its cover, and an exclusive photoshoot (pictured below) and interview on the inside. During the Q&A, Hemsworth offered up more praise for Thor: The Dark World director, Alan Taylor, and his ultimate approach to the anticipated Marvel sequel. Declaring working with him “awesome” first and foremost, the actor adds:

“Yeah, I love the way he adds an incredibly organic element to the fantastical world of Thrones, and I think that’s what Thor could benefit from. It’s grounded in reality, no matter how mythical or science-fiction-like it becomes. There’s a truth to it all. Certainly, working with him now, you can see he doesn’t want Thor or the Asgardians to seem like some distant race or god-like. He still wants them to be relatable.”



Meanwhile, Hemsworth was recently spotted in West London jogging alongside wife Elsa Pataky, with their newborn daughter India Rose. Filming for Thor: The Dark World will pick up Monday at Butlers Wharf. The scene that'll be filmed will form part of a visual effects sequence running through streets of London. And a filming notice sign adds that shooting will involve the use of a motorbike driving on the pavement.




Exploring Thor's relationship with the Asgardian all-father Odin, as well earthbound companion Jane Foster, “Thor: The Dark World” follows the God of Thunder to The Nine Realms beyond Asgard and earth. And as his evil half-brother, Loki, returns for Asgardian justice, a new threat rises. Also rejoining Thor are his fellow Asgardians, Lady Sif, gatekeeper Heimdall and Warriors Three, as they encounter mythical Norse creatures among evildoers.

“Thor: The Dark World” stars Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Anthony Hopkins, Tom Hiddleston, Idris Elba, Christopher Eccleston, Jaimie Alexander, Zachary Levi, Tadanobu Asano, Stellan Skarsgard, Ray Stevenson, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Rene Russo, with Alice Krige & Kat Dennings. And Alan Taylor (“Game of Thrones”) takes over directorial duties from Kenneth Branagh, who helmed the first “Thor” film. From a screenplay by Don Payne and Robert Rodat, “Thor: The Dark World” is set for release on November 8, 2013.

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Sanderman
Sanderman - 10/6/2012, 10:33 PM
i am really looking forward to this. i feel like its going to knock the 1st one out of the park
luffycapri
luffycapri - 10/6/2012, 10:39 PM
Why's all the good news coming so late on this site today ?
marvelstudios
marvelstudios - 10/6/2012, 10:41 PM
Lucky bastard has got the hottest wife.
lokibane2012
lokibane2012 - 10/6/2012, 10:50 PM
Ugh.

Ground it in human emotions, not reality. It's a story about gods.
GetsugaTensho22
GetsugaTensho22 - 10/6/2012, 10:50 PM
If after reading Hemsworth himself say that the film is grounded in reality ElgUaSon, SageMode, WolverinesZombie or StigMartyr and the other Marvel trolls still say that Nolan's movies or Man of Steel will be "ruined" just because the director's said they'd be grounded in reality, then i will eat my shoes.
GetsugaTensho22
GetsugaTensho22 - 10/6/2012, 10:51 PM
Also, is that Kurse?!?!
CharlesLord
CharlesLord - 10/6/2012, 10:51 PM
Is that Heimdall in that picture?!?!?! He looks like an evil japanese samurai monster. Kinda epic
TheEnd
TheEnd - 10/6/2012, 10:53 PM
Great! now a trailer please! :D
Jolt17
Jolt17 - 10/6/2012, 10:56 PM
From the recent set images, I think it's pretty obvious. And, it's certainly not that "grounded," but more like...I don't know how to explain it. It's different, and I have a feeling that it will be very good.

TheEnd: I'm afraid, it's still too early to ask for it. :P
Jolt17
Jolt17 - 10/6/2012, 10:57 PM
And yeah, he IS Thor.
Shua
Shua - 10/6/2012, 11:04 PM
I am very excited for this movie, but equally excited for CA:The Winter Soldier and Guardians of the Galaxy. Iron Man 3 will be great im sure, i just need a trailer to get my excitement up.
Mechagino
Mechagino - 10/6/2012, 11:13 PM
"Grounded in reality, not god-like."

And now I worry,
usclerkguy
usclerkguy - 10/6/2012, 11:17 PM
I'm psyched for this!!! Hope Phase 2 kicks butt!
95
95 - 10/6/2012, 11:24 PM
Not even a Thor fan. Kenneth Branagh's film is my least favorite of the MCU. I've been intensely anticipating Shane Black's Iron Man 3. But, I have to say, with the casting and character additions, the more confident Viking-essence, The Dark World is my most anticipated CBM in the upcoming slate.
SageMode
SageMode - 10/6/2012, 11:41 PM
Asgardians are a distant race of gods (or extradimensional race however you look at it), and should be treated as such. Hopefully Taylor doesn't make them TOO relateable. Thor is of fantastical elements. But given whats been seen on Game of Thrones, I have faith.

GETSUOTENSHO
I would say something, but I don't want to make the diminished intellect tone of your comment make sound anymore stupid than you already exude. Carry on, Assmat.

SageMode
SageMode - 10/6/2012, 11:45 PM
JONATHANISMAGNUM

Well said......well said.
Ace101
Ace101 - 10/6/2012, 11:45 PM
nice, but...any news if balder is in the movie. man theyre hiding that sht just like they kept the chituari being in the avengers a secret >.<
Ace101
Ace101 - 10/6/2012, 11:47 PM
oh and im so pumped to watch this, cant wait for it to come. def my most anticipated movie of next year.
mgeoff88
mgeoff88 - 10/6/2012, 11:47 PM
I think Chris Hemsworth is speaking about both the aesthetic and relatability of the characters in the film.

The Thor:TDW set pictures makes it look more like LOTR(medieval based) than the first Thor movie was.

Not too surprising with Alan Taylor helming the film.

@Equinox Lol, his helmet will now have GPS, Bluetooth, and AM/FM radio. ;P

@Mechagino He means the characters will be more relatable despite being Gods. Don't worry, they wouldn't take the characters powers away.
jimpinto24
jimpinto24 - 10/6/2012, 11:55 PM
I'm really looking forward to Thor:TDW!
TheOneAboveAll
TheOneAboveAll - 10/7/2012, 12:37 AM
"He still wants them to be relatable.”
WTH !!! I wanted to see gods on the screen not human-Asguardians. These gods are supposed to know they are near immortal and act as such. They should represent what they are, God of Thunder meaning he represents thunder, lightning, storms, oak trees, strength, the protection of mankind, and also hallowing, healing, and fertility. COMON I want to see that. I want to see a being above humans. Even gods can be relatable.
Kayo
Kayo - 10/7/2012, 12:41 AM
Thor: TDW is going to be fine folks


In Marvel we trust
Seejay
Seejay - 10/7/2012, 1:13 AM
@HalloweenJack

I would say I have almost read all Thor comics and think TheOneAboveAll do make sense. "These gods are supposed to know they are near immortal and act as such". This is very much true in the comics. They all suffer from some hubris, even Oden at times.
Paulley
Paulley - 10/7/2012, 1:50 AM
I wish people would remember in the MCU... Asgardians are not "gods" they are an advanced civilization which humans treated as gods.

Grounded in reality is more lightly refereeing to the emotional states of the characters... or grounded within the established "reality" of the MCU
Amazo
Amazo - 10/7/2012, 2:09 AM
In real life the guy is really dense.I mean,he's as dumb as a glass hammer!
CorronZenith30
CorronZenith30 - 10/7/2012, 2:10 AM
really looking forward to the next instalment of the prince of thunda



grounded in more reality is great... making him more relatable is essential... I'm sure even near-immortal Asgardians have their limits :-) (below)


LOL!
Minghagz
Minghagz - 10/7/2012, 2:22 AM
Aside from MOS... Most anticipated film for 2013!!
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