Chris Hemsworth has revealed the moment everything "clicked" while filming an Avengers movie. The Australian actor, known for portraying Thor, experienced what he calls a "magical" moment during improvisation scenes involving 10 different characters in Avengers 2 or 3.
Robert Downey Jr approached Hemsworth immediately after the scene with a four-word question: "Did you feel that?" Hemsworth responded: "Yeah that was quite cool."
Behind-the-scenes magic
The 42-year-old described the experience as transcendent. He said: "Every now and again, you tend to orchestrate it and capture it and that's what you're chasing the whole time. It's those little moments of magic where everything just falls into place and you're no longer trying to articulate or analyse, it's beyond you."
The revelation came during a Q&A session for the second series of Limitless on Disney+. The show follows Hemsworth's journey to discover better living techniques, including cognitive enhancement tasks like mastering drums and performing at an Ed Sheeran concert.
Scientific explanation
According to cognitive scientist Maya Shankar, Hemsworth likely experienced "collective effervescence" - a type of wonder felt within group settings. She said: "We feel the boundaries between us dissolve, we feel more connected with one another. People describe having full blown spiritual experiences in these masses."
This phenomenon occurs when groups achieve perfect synchronisation, creating moments that feel almost spiritual. The Avengers ensemble cast includes Chris Evans' Captain America, Robert Downey Jr's Iron Man, Mark Ruffalo's Hulk, Florence Pugh's Black Widow and Jeremy Renner's Hawkeye.
Current projects
Hemsworth and his fellow Avengers co-stars are currently filming the sequel Avengers: Doomsday. While no official release date has been announced, the film is anticipated to arrive in cinemas during 2026.
Five years have passed since Avengers: Endgame hit cinemas, making this the longest gap between Avengers films. The new instalment promises to bring back the ensemble chemistry that created those magical behind-the-scenes moments.
Sources used: "cornwalllive.com", "Manchester Evening News" Note: This article has been edited with the help of Artificial Intelligence.
