Chris Hemsworth was recently featured on the National Geographic show Unlimited. During the show, he discovered that his DNA contains two copies of the APOE4 gene, which increases the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. The presence of two copies of the APOE4 gene made the actor think about his future in the film industry. In an interview with Vanity Fair, he talks about Alzheimer’s disease and how he plans to pursue his career with the possibility of having the disease in the future.
The Thor The actor revealed that he plans to take some time off from acting and wants to spend some quality time with his family. However, this statement has many people worried whether or not they will see the Marvel star again as the God of Thunder.
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Chris Hemsworth wants to take time off
Speaking to Vanity Fair, Chris Hemsworth shared that working on Limitless made him realize he wasn’t ready to leave just yet. He further said, “I want to sit and be in this space with a greater sense of calm and gratitude.”
The Extraction The star also mentioned that his kids are getting older, and instead of spending more time with his family, he’s signing movies about movies. He said the whole thing triggered something in him to pause.
The Australian actor then said he had finished his current show Unlimited and once he is done with the tour, he plans to return home. Not only that he also worked to wrap up the upcoming projects that he had already been hired for.
The spider head The star said he was grateful he was able to find out as soon as possible. Chris Hemsworth said he can now take the necessary steps to manage his physical and mental health. He plans to ward off disease for as long as possible.
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Chris Hemsworth would continue to play after a short break
After the news broke that Chris Hemsworth was planning to go on hiatus, fans were curious whether they could see him as Thor in the MCU or not. However, as the men in black The actor made it clear that he wasn’t planning anything more than a break. He said the disease could cause him problems but “It’s not like I received my resignation.”
The End of Game the actor also mentioned that he was willing to do “something unique, fresh and unexpected” to his character in the MCU. He added : “I have always enjoyed the experience. I was very grateful to have been able to do something different each time.
Hemsworth also hinted that the next Thor the film could be his last appearance in the MCU. “I feel like we should probably close the book if I ever do it again, you know what I mean?” I feel like that probably justifies it,” said Hemsworth.
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“You have this birth of a hero, a hero’s journey, then a hero’s death, and I don’t know – am I at that point? Who knows?” He continued. The statement is taken as a clue that the next Thor The film would be Chris Hemsworth’s last time portraying the God of Thunder in the MCU.
Marvel Studios has yet to announce anything regarding Thor’s future in the MCU. However, there are possibilities that it appears in Avengers: Kang Dynasty Where Avengers: Secret Wars. For now, Chris Hemsworth has confirmed that he has no plans to leave the industry anytime soon.
Hemsworth’s upcoming films include Extraction 2 and Furiosa. Extraction 2 is a sequel to the 2020 Netflix movie Extraction and will be released in 2023. The release date of Extraction 2 is not yet disclosed. Furiosa is a 2016 spin-off Mad Max: Fury Roadwhich is scheduled for release on May 24, 2024.
Unlimited with Chris Hemsworth is available to stream on Disney+.
Source: Vanity Fair
