While Americans were celebrating the 4th of July holiday on Monday, production was just getting under way on Marvel’s new Phase 3 adventureThor: Ragnarok, with filming taking place in starChris Hemsworth’s home country of Australia. We have already seen the firstset photo, courtesy of directorTaika Waititi, but today we have yet another photo and a brief video fromChris Hemsworthhimself. While we don’t actually get to see much of the set in the actor’s video, we do get to see one of the big perks.
Chris Hemsworthposted both the video and photo onInstagramlast night. The video features the star walking around the studio, showing off the roller coaster that he requested, which he states is one of the “perks” of being Thor. Unfortunately, the actor wasn’t in costume while shooting this video, so we don’t know when we’ll get to see the actor in full costume as the mighty Asgardian at this time. Here’s what the actor had to say in his video below.
“Here we are, beginning of shooting forThor 3at the studios. I’m all trained, got my shake, got my shoes, and as requested, got my roller coaster here. So, it’s just a little something - one of the perks that comes with being Thor. So, see you later.”
The roller coaster is actually part of Warner Bros. Movie World, an amusement park which is close to Village Roadshow Studios in Australia, where filming onThor 3is taking place. The actor also posted a photo with directorTaika Waititilast week, where he teased how much fun the movie will be, while trying to promote the director’s latest releaseThe Hunt For the Wilderpeople. Since filming onRagnarokhas just begun, hopefully we’ll be seeing much more from the set in the weeks and months ahead.
“Just had a very constructive story meeting with our Thor 3 director @taikawaititi - gonna be a lotta fun. If you haven’t seen his other film yet @huntforthewilderpeople, go see it! It’s got more heart, humor and fun than a bag of marshmallows. It opens tomorrow in LA/NYC and everywhere in July. Visit wilderpeople.film to buy tickets !!”
Production is expected to last through October with additional pick-up days scheduled for 2017. Two-time Oscar-winnerCate Blanchettjoins this Marvel Studios' adventure as the mysterious and powerful new villainHela, along withJeff Goldblum, who joins the cast as the eccentric Grandmaster,Tessa Thompsonwho will bring the classic hero Valkyrie to life on the big screen, andKarl Urbanwho will add his might to the fray as Skurge. Rounding out the cast for the film is three-time Oscar-nomineeMark Ruffalo, reprising his role of Bruce Banner/the Hulk from Marvel’sThe Avengersand Marvel’sAvengers: Age of Ultron. Take a look at the new video and photo from the set ofThor: Ragnarokas production continues.
