Chris Hemsworth a well-known actor mostly famous for playing Thor has had an interesting career and is now getting additional recognition in previous projects as his career moves forward. This year his past movie with Tom Holland is currently number 1 on Netflix which highlights his range as an actor.
Early Career and the MCU
Before he gained recognition in Hollywood, Hemsworth had different TV appearances in Australia during the 2000's. He made his way into Hollywood with "Star Trek" in 2009. That set the stage for him to become an internationally known name due to his starring role as Thor in the MCU in 2011. As Thor Hemsworth was a vital member of "The Avengers".
Impact of MCU
The massive success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe made him a leading figure. His character created opportunities that have since continued to define much of his career. With the character still so heavily praised and asked for, it seems there may be more options ahead for his version of Thor in the MCU
"In the Heart of the Sea" Resurgence on Netflix
Recently there has been a rediscovery of one of Chris Hemsworth’s earlier works on Netflix. " In the Heart of the Sea ", a 2015 film based on the historical story that inspired Moby Dick has reached number one on the platform .
Plot and Historical Inspiration
This story is about a whaling ship that sunk from a battle with a large whale with the movie following what may have actually happened on the Essex during a hunting expedition. The story also looks at those who wrote the first hand accounts of those very events and also what they chose not to include which was a historical point of contention.
"In the Heart of the Sea": Performance and Transformations
The 2015 film initially struggled at the box office and received mixed reviews however has been said to showcase elements of storytelling that may resonate with many viewers in the modern landscape. While creating a physical element to portraying Owen Chase, Hemsworth’s performance shows range with dramatic and intense scenes.
Weight Loss for Authenticity
To fully express the physical toll of the shipwreck Hemsworth underwent extreme weight loss. He has shared that it was actually more challenging than gaining weight as Thor was stating that he had very low energy and that lead to unpredictable moods from a diet with low calories and limited nutrition.
Exploration Of Other Roles
While best known for Thor in the MCU, his commitment to various roles shows a wide range of capabilities. From his parts in Extraction films or his work with great directors shows his interest in growing outside of the MCU box office hits.
Expanding Roles and Versatility
Beyond Marvel projects his goal of playing unique and new types of characters that may help expand his acting style outside of just that. By taking chances on different types of film projects he is committed to showing that he is ready for new roles that challenge him in many different ways.
Other Popular Streaming Titles
Besides “In the Heart of the Sea”, it was also noted in current events other streaming hits such as “Juror #2”, “Mothers’ Instinct” and “Conclave” all are having their share of success on streaming platforms . Each of those show popularity within different genres all which help create an all over view of entertainment at home.
Collaboration with Tom Holland
"In The Heart of The Sea" gave Chris Hemsworth a chance to work alongside Tom Holland, a star that he would eventually work alongside once more for The Avengers. This show the two shared talent before being a team within the MCU showing their diverse skill sets as well.
Success Beyond Marvel
While their MCU roles had significant success “In the Heart of the Sea” had a chance to rise to a new level almost a decade after the initial viewing. The continued popularity of both stars helps these streaming platforms bring older content forward for views in an ever changing content world.
Key Takeaways
- Chris Hemsworth's movie "In the Heart of the Sea" became number 1 on Netflix.
- The film is an adaptation based on true events about a whaling ship in 1820 which also inspired Moby Dick.
- Hemsworth did intense work to embody his character with significant weight loss that took a heavy toll.
- Hemsworth continues to look to expand outside of his previous Marvel roles in projects as an actor.
- “In the Heart of the Sea” has a diverse cast that includes Tom Holland, and other top talents, but a lot of viewers came back for Hemworth.