- Entertainment
- Movies
- Action Movies
- Marvel Movies
- Avengers: Doomsday
"He’s 2,000 years old or something"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Marvel Studios / YouTube)
- Copy link
- X
Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more
Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.You are now subscribed
Your newsletter sign-up was successful
Want to add more newsletters?
Every Friday
GamesRadar+
Your weekly update on everything you could ever want to know about the games you already love, games we know you're going to love in the near future, and tales from the communities that surround them.
Signup +
Every Thursday
GTA 6 O'clock
Our special GTA 6 newsletter, with breaking news, insider info, and rumor analysis from the award-winning GTA 6 O'clock experts.
Signup +
Every Friday
Knowledge
From the creators of Edge: A weekly videogame industry newsletter with analysis from expert writers, guidance from professionals, and insight into what's on the horizon.
Signup +
Every Thursday
The Setup
Hardware nerds unite, sign up to our free tech newsletter for a weekly digest of the hottest new tech, the latest gadgets on the test bench, and much more.
Signup +
Every Wednesday
Switch 2 Spotlight
Sign up to our new Switch 2 newsletter, where we bring you the latest talking points on Nintendo's new console each week, bring you up to date on the news, and recommend what games to play.
Signup +
Every Saturday
The Watchlist
Subscribe for a weekly digest of the movie and TV news that matters, direct to your inbox. From first-look trailers, interviews, reviews and explainers, we've got you covered.
Signup +
Once a month
SFX
Get sneak previews, exclusive competitions and details of special events each month!
Signup + An account already exists for this email address, please log in. Subscribe to our newsletterWhen it comes to the MCU’s god of thunder, Thor (Chris Hemsworth) really has been to Hela and back. With most of his family dead and the only one left keeping all of time under control, the hammer-chucking legend has had a lot to learn and landed as many hits as misses during his time of playing hero. The most notable and divisive entry was Taika Waitit's Thor: Love and Thunder which took a severe pummeling from fans and critics alike (even though we loved it). With such a rollercoaster time in the role, Hemsworth recently explained that much of it came down to directors having a very different grasp of Thor, for better or worse.
“Some had a clear handle on who they thought the character was, and some didn’t,” Hemsworth explained in a recent interview with Brobible. “Even to their own admission — I remember Joss Whedon saying it’s a tricky character to write, especially once he’s acquired that strength. It was really around working with Taika where I was kind of sick of what I’d been doing, and he was like, ‘Yeah, so am I. Let’s explore a different space.’ I hope that brought some unpredictability to the character.”
So, where does that leave us with Thor in the upcoming Avengers movie that will see him potentially reuniting with Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) and company to face off against Doctor Doom (Robert Downey Jr.)? According to Hemsworth, it sounds like we’ll be getting a more seasoned son of Odin dealing with these people that are so petty and tiny (Thor’s words, not ours).
You may like-
Chris Hemsworth's Thor has an old look and a new motivation as his Avengers: Doomsday trailer hits the internet
-
Thor star Chris Hemsworth praises Steve Rogers' surprise Avengers: Doomsday teaser
-
King of Marvel spoilers Mark Ruffalo retains his crown by seemingly ruining which Avenger will be in Secret Wars
“In the more recent films since then, I felt like the character had earned his seat at the table. Before that, I felt like the new guy. I remember sitting around on Doomsday with all these new characters, people in their first Avengers film, and thinking, ‘I have a bit of agency here. I should have a bigger voice or opinion as the character,” Hemsworth explained while still not giving away just which new Avengers he was sitting with. “Owning that a little more, he does feel like one of the elders. He’s 2,000 years old or something, so we tried to play into that more than we had before.”
As the recent trailer revealed, the Thor we’re catching up with does seem fearful of the impending danger that’s heading his way, and what feels like a final hurrah (even if Hemsworth has assured he'd consider a fifth Thor movie). “You reach a point in life where there’s an exhaustion and weariness, and we really leaned into that.”
We’ll see how Thor handles this new danger when Avengers: Doomsday arrives on December 18. For every other Marvel story heading our way, check out our upcoming MCU guide here.
Sign up for the Total Film NewsletterContact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. TOPICS Marvel Studios
Nick StaniforthSocial Links NavigationContributing WriterNick is a freelancer whose work can be found at Screen Rant, The Digital Fix, and Looper. He loves movies, TV, DC, and Marvel. He also believes that the best Robin Hood is still a talking fox.
View MoreYou must confirm your public display name before commenting
Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.
Logout Read more
Chris Hemsworth's Thor has an old look and a new motivation as his Avengers: Doomsday trailer hits the internet
Thor star Chris Hemsworth praises Steve Rogers' surprise Avengers: Doomsday teaser
King of Marvel spoilers Mark Ruffalo retains his crown by seemingly ruining which Avenger will be in Secret Wars
Simu Liu says Shang-Chi will be a “more lived-in” character when we’re finally reunited with him in Avengers: Doomsday
The first Avengers: Doomsday trailer is now officially online, as the Russo Brothers explain why they brought Cap back
New Avenger Sebastian Stan teases that some might not survive Avengers: Doomsday
Latest in Marvel Movies
X-Men star Ian McKellen teases Magneto role in Avengers: Doomsday in the most hilarious way: "I'm trying to be magnetic"
King of Marvel spoilers Mark Ruffalo retains his crown by seemingly ruining which Avenger will be in Secret Wars
Cyclops actor says Marvel is "giving everybody what they want" in Avengers: Doomsday, and X-Men fans will be happy
Thor star Chris Hemsworth praises Steve Rogers' surprise Avengers: Doomsday teaser
X-Men star James Marsden says the Russo Brothers are "upping the ante" with Avengers: Doomsday
Michael Rooker only landed his Guardians of the Galaxy role because he was suddenly killed off on The Walking Dead
Latest in News
Austin Butler in talks for Lance Armstrong biopic from Conclave director
Chris Hemsworth will return as wiser Thor in Avengers: Doomsday: “He does feel like one of the elders"
Blue Beetle director says “I don’t think that chapter has been closed” for Xolo Maridueña’s DC hero
Mass Effect veterans don't want side quests to feel "tacked on" to their new sci-fi RPG Exodus
Fallout co-creator "would have gone in a different direction" than Bethesda, but "sales say people love what they did"
Arc Raiders boss can tell anti-cheat efforts are working since there's "an influx of people trying to get to the studio"
GAME REVIEWSMOVIE REVIEWSTV REVIEWS
1Mewgenics review: "The Binding of Isaac collides with Into the Breach in a strategy roguelike that has me battling bomber rats, breeding brutes, and more"- 2This Viking card game is perfect for two-player matches on the go
- 3This Lord of the Rings card game is a puzzle-solving masterclass
- 4Nioh 3 review: "Brutal samurai and ninja clashes across wide maps avoid retreading Elden Ring – this Soulslike is all demon killer, no filler"
- 5Highguard review: "A fresh but muddled FPS genre mashup that needs refinement if it's to have any staying power"
1Return to Silent Hill review: "Neither an impressive adaptation nor coherent enough to act as a standalone film"- 228 Years Later: The Bone Temple review: "The wildest and weirdest entry into the franchise yet"
- 3Avatar: Fire and Ash review: "Still a technical marvel, with some of the year's best action filmmaking"
- 4Five Nights at Freddy's 2 review: "We have waited two years for a Five Nights at Freddy's 1.5"
- 5Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery review: "Brings Knives Out back to its roots for a sequel that's almost on a par with the original"
1Wonder Man review: "A low-key gem that's up there with the MCU's best"- 2Starfleet Academy review: "It may feel a little different to what we're used to, but this is Star Trek through and through"
- 3A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms review: "This Game of Thrones spin-off is a heartfelt and fun return to Westeros"
- 4Stranger Things season 5 finale review: “Shows off both the best and the worst of Hawkins”
- 5Stranger Things season 5, Volume 2 review: “All set up for a finale that has so much to deliver”
