Chris Hemsworth Sets the Record Straight on Acting Hiatus Comments

Chris Hemsworth has provided clarification on his previous comments about taking a break from acting due to health concerns. Despite having a busy schedule for over 10 years, with upcoming projects such as Spiderhead and Thor: Love and Thunder, the actor has no plans of slowing down. In fact, he is set to star in Extraction 2 this week, reprising his role as Tyler Rake. Additionally, he is scheduled to appear in two highly anticipated films, Furiosa and Transformers One, both set for release in 2024.

Hemsworth recently spoke with ET, stating that previous reports about his acting break were exaggerated. While the actor did take time to reflect on his health, he assured fans that he is currently feeling better than ever. Hemsworth also mentioned that he wants to spend more time with his three children, which is why he plans to be more selective about the projects he takes on. Here is the full quote from Hemsworth:

I felt like the situation was blown out of proportion. My main motivation for leaving was to spend more time with my family. While filming the show, I became aware of how quickly time passes and I wanted to slow down and be present for longer periods of time. Learning about my predisposition allowed me to make positive changes in my nutrition, training, and mental health. This is the foundation of the series - to equip people with the tools and knowledge to live a healthier and longer life.

"I aim to be more intentional in my career choices rather than jumping from one project to another out of fear of unemployment. It's important to me to invest my time and energy in projects and collaborations that hold greater value and allow me to work alongside talented individuals."

Chris Hemsworth’s Acting Break Comments Explained

While filming for the Disney+ series Limitless, which follows individuals making drastic lifestyle changes to improve their lives, Hemsworth learned that he has a genetic predisposition for Alzheimer's at a rate eight times higher than the average population. This discovery was made in late fall and prompted Hemsworth to reevaluate his lifestyle choices and consider taking time off.

Hemsworth's recent reports about taking a break from acting due to health concerns have been clarified by the actor himself. Despite admitting to being more selective with projects, it seems unlikely that he will take an extended hiatus from acting. Instead, it appears that fans can expect more high-quality projects from Hemsworth in the future. With his experience in major franchise films like Star Trek and the Thor series, it will be interesting to see what kind of "greater value" projects he will pursue. He may delve deeper into the dramatic side of his career, as seen in films such as Spiderhead and Rush. Regardless of his direction, it seems that Hemsworth's fans can rest easy knowing that he won't be leaving the acting world anytime soon.

Source: ET