Star Trek - Chris Hemsworth/George Kirk #3: Thor, The Avengers, the Huntsman ... taking over a box office near you

***Chris*** · 08-03-2010, 06:30 PM

Chris Hemsworth/George Kirk
Appreciation Thread #3

Chris Hemsworth was born on August 11, 1983 in Melbourne, Australia. Chris travelled with his family throughout different parts of Australia. He even worked the cattle ranch of his aunt and uncle in the Northern Territory, an indigenous region.

As a teen, Hemsworth learned how to surf and did well in athletics including the hurdles, water polo and football.

Chris moved to Sydney after being cast in Home and Away where he played the son of a school principle. In 2004, Chris was nominated for Best New Talent and the Silver Logie. He was nominated Best New Actor in 2004 by the UK Magazine Inside Soap. He was crowed Best Hottie by Nickelodeon. Dolly awarded him Prince of TV and would later award him King of Teen.

In 2007, Chris Hemsworth was cast to play the role of George Kirk in Star Trek (2009). In May 2009, Chris Hemsworth was cast the lead role in the Red Dawn remake. Also in May 2009, Chris Hemsworth was cast to play the role of the god of thunder, Thor.

supporters ;

1. allybubba
2. Chris
3. zccajj
4. marian16rox
5. irish_eyes
6. gizzie_fan
7. *OldHollywoodStarlet*
8. jean-grey
9. JMRamos

bio ;
Name: Chris Hemsworth
Birthday: August 11, 1983
Birthplace: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Siblings: Luke and Liam
Height: 6' 3"

filmography ;
Guinevere Jones (2002) as King Arthur (TV)
Marshall Law (2002) as The Kid (TV)
The Saddle Club (2003) as The New Vet (TV)
Fergus McPhail (2004) as Craig (TV)
Home and Away (2004-2007) as Kim Hyde (TV)
Star Trek (2009) as George Kirk
Ca$h! (2009) as Sam Phelan
A Perfect Getaway (2009) as Kale
The Cabin in the Woods (2010)
Red Dawn (2010)
Thor (2011) as Thor

links ;
IMDB Page
Wikipedia Page

chris-hemsworth.us

Chris Hemsworth .org
Chris Hemsworth .net
Chris - Hemsworth.net

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Thanks to allybubba for all her work compiling this post

*OldHollywoodStarlet* · 08-03-2010, 08:50 PM

Thank you for the new thread!

**crazy_diamond** · 08-04-2010, 02:55 AM

thanks for the new thread Chris

***Chris*** · 08-04-2010, 02:00 PM

You're welcome. Ally did a nice job on it in the previous thread. I just stuck the Thor pic in.

**crazy_diamond** · 08-05-2010, 03:18 AM

and a good pic it is too

***Chris*** · 08-05-2010, 12:37 PM

It's certainly piqued my interest in the movie.

**crazy_diamond** · 08-06-2010, 12:43 PM

for sure

***Chris*** · 08-20-2010, 05:01 AM

Interview: Chris Hemsworth On Becoming ‘Thor’ | Film School Rejects

Quote:

I wasn’t entirely sold when it was first announced that Chris Hemsworth would be playing the hippie looking God we all know as Thor. I didn’t think it was a bad choice, but Hemsoworth still really hasn’t proven himself. Sure, he was solid in both Star Trek and A Perfect Getaway, but nothing in those films says he can handle playing the hammer-wielding God.

But when Hemsworth sat down during a roundtable interview I felt a little more confident that Branagh and company made the right decision. Hemsworth is a charming guy. Physically, he has the build required for the character. But more importantly, it’s obvious that he also has the likability to make Thor work.

Here’s what Hemsworth had to say:

How faithfully would you say they stuck to the language of the comic books?

Nay, we didn’t (laughs). In the comic books it’s much more Shakespearean the way they speak, we didn’t go down that path. They’re certainly well spoken and very formal, but it wasn’t Shakespearean.

What’s your favorite thing about Thor and the universe?

I mean, when this film came along I was knocking on every door trying to get a job. Once I got the job I think what excited me was that I love the Norse mythology aspect of it all.

When you’re in that suit and in the world itself you gotta walk a fine line of not slipping into camp. How did you approach that and were you aware that you could easily go over-the-top?

Absolutely. I made dainty footsteps to make sure and I solidly planted my feet there (laughs). The costume does so much work. Hopkins said to me when I put it on that there’s no acting required here. And so, I guess working out the fighting style it’s an ongoing process. The more we did dialog scenes and fight scenes in the rehearsal process you begin to feel like your character. Then there’s days where you do not feel like this guy at all (laughs), but you gotta pull it together. You just gotta trust the people around you and Kenneth and he’d say stuff like, “You’re at a three, I need you at 10.”

What did it take to become Thor?

It was a lot protein shakes, chicken, fish, and that was exhausting. The working out wasn’t the hardest part. It was the food intake.

What’s your take on Thor, character wise?

Much through the journey of the film he’s a brash and cocky warrior. He’s got a bit of temper and his greatest strength is also his biggest danger.

How was it doing the stunts and all the action?

Oh, I love that stuff. Anytime I can get into that stuff… you’re getting paid to do that and it’s ridiculous (laughs).

Any idea when we’ll see Red Dawn?

I don’t have a date for you, but it all depends on what happens with MGM. I know they’re excited about it and people are excited about it. Hopefully, early next year.

Thor hits theaters on May 6th, 2011.

**crazy_diamond** · 08-20-2010, 12:20 PM

thanks for the interview Chris

***Chris*** · 12-14-2010, 12:04 PM

Thor trailer:

lyb42 · 12-14-2010, 12:41 PM

I've got to admit, Thor looks like it'll be good! I can't wait for them to tie all the Avengers together into one movie, though

**crazy_diamond** · 12-14-2010, 01:26 PM

Ooo great trailer

, looking forward to seeing this

Thanks for posting Chris

jean-grey · 12-23-2010, 06:41 AM

Can I be added?

**crazy_diamond** · 12-23-2010, 06:48 AM

welcome to the thread

***Chris*** · 12-24-2010, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by jean-grey (View Post)

Can I be added?

Of course! Which role made you a fan?

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