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Many of the actors and actresses involved in “Avengers: Endgame” delivered epic performances but Chris Hemsworth turn as a god going through a mid-life crisis, complete with “dad bod” stole several scenes.
I’m almost positive a role in a Marvel film will never get an actor an Academy Award but Hemsworth needs to be considered for Supporting Actor this year.
A ton of actors an actresses have taken home trophies just for their physical transformation.
Hemsworth not only delivered an outstanding performance in “Avengers: Endgame” but the dude lugged around an extra 70 pounds every day.
“I’ve never been so hot,” said Hemsworth.
The new role as a beefier god of thunder actually brought new life to Hemsworth. Endgame was his seventh time playing the mythical god, and well, even being awesome gets old.
The Australian star had already appeared in six films as the God of Thunder, and after the burst of energy that Thor: Ragnarok and Avengers: Infinity War infused into the character, the further shift in Endgame was a whole new ballgame.
The Russo Brothers, who directed Avengers: Endgame, previously told Men’s Health about a call they had with Hemsworth prior to sending him his script for the movie. The Thor star was excited about the direction the character went in Ragnarok, and wanted to be sure it would continue along the same path.
“He was so excited, and he was really concerned Joe and I would find a way to move that forward, and that was his prelude to the phone call,” Anthony Russo said. “We were like, guess what, Chris? You’re never going to guess what we’ve got in store for you.”
In this behind the scenes footage from the film, Hemsworth discusses his daily transformation into “Bro Thor” and how liberating it felt to “get fat” for a little while.
In case you’re interested in looking more like regular Hemsworth, and less like “Thicc Thor”, check out the actor’s intense HIRT workouts.
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Chris Illuminati is a 5-time published author and recovering a**hole who writes about success, fitness, parenting and occasionally pro wrestling. Reach out to him on Instagram & Twitter or email chris@brobible.com.