Thor: Love and Thunder director Taika Waititi reveals why Chris Hemsworth is the perfect superhero and says the upcoming sequel will be 'the best Marvel film ever'
Taika Waititi is currently working on the next Thor sequel, titled Thor: Love & Thunder.
And the 45-year-old filmmaker gushed about the franchise's leading man Chris Hemsworth during an interview with Richard Wilkins for Weekend Today.
When asked how filming for the blockbuster is going, Taika said: 'Great - we've got four weeks left, I can see light at the end of the tunnel. It might be the best Marvel film ever!'
'It might be the best Marvel film ever!' Thor director Taika Waititi gave fans an update on the next film in the franchise during an interview this week
Speaking about Hemsworth specifically, the Kiwi director praised the Aussie hunk's sense of humour.
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'He is a funny guy, he's a good friend and he's also someone that you just want to hang out with all the time,' he said.
'And I think that's all you really want from a superhero or a main character in your movie.'
'He is a funny guy': Speaking about Hemsworth specifically, the Kiwi director praised the Aussie hunk's sense of humour
Russell Crowe recently confirmed his role in the upcoming Marvel blockbuster, Thor: Love and Thunder, after much speculation.
The 57-year-old Hollywood star revealed he's set to play the god Zeus in the flick, which his A-list pal Chris, 37.
Rusty dropped the bombshell at during an interview on JOY Breakfast with The Murphys, explaining that he was due to complete his last day of filming.
'He's a good friend and he's also someone that you just want to hang out with all the time,' the director said of Chris
'Now, I'm gonna get on my bicycle, I'm gonna ride up to Disney-Fox studios... and round about 9:15, I shall be Zeus in Thor 4,' Russell said.
He added: 'It's my last day of Zeus-ing about.'
The film is currently scheduled for release on May 6, 2022.
Joining in! Russell Crowe recently confirmed his role in the upcoming Marvel blockbuster, Thor: Love and Thunder, after much speculation
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