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Tessa Thompson Describes Hemsworth and Waititi as Playful, Uninhibited Creatives on Thor Sets

Variety reported her remarks after a London event.

Overview

  • Tessa Thompson called Chris Hemsworth “a baby with muscles, a very large toddler” and said he has no inhibitions.
  • She said Hemsworth would do anything to get laughs and try new things, making him a joy to work with.
  • Thompson affectionately labeled director Taika Waititi “a huge toddler” and said he is like a toddler with a bank account.
  • She described the Thor filmmaking process as requiring pure imagination and the freedom to play like a child.
  • Coverage noted Waititi’s direction of the 2017 and 2022 installments, which helped define the franchise’s humorous, self‑ironic tone.