Chris Hemsworth has opened up about how the iconic superhero role hasn’t helped him grow.
In a new conversation with The Guardianthe acting sensation reflected on playing the iconic role of Thor, while comparing it to his more stripped-down performance in Crime 101the cool procedural thriller by Bart Layton.
The actor opened up about his latest role and admitted that the experience left him feeling vulnerable in ways he didn’t expect.
Of the project, he said, “I felt quite exposed in this role.”
He further explained that unlike his days playing larger-than-life characters, this performance required him to shed the protective layers he relied on in the past.
“I couldn’t hide behind a vocal quality or attitude like I could with Thor and these bigger characters. It was about doing the opposite.”
When Hemsworth was first cast as Thor, he confessed that he was “much more awkward and goofy” than he was willing to present publicly.
He admitted to suffering from severe performance anxiety and panic attacks when the cameras weren’t rolling, but the physical transformation made him feel less intimidated.
As a result, he trained his body, lowered his voice and adopted a more imposing posture, which allowed him to take up space with confidence.
“I was like, ‘Okay, cool, no one can mess with me.’ Playing god became a safety net. It fooled people into thinking I was so confident and so confident.
