‘It’s So Goofy.’ Tessa Thompson Gets Candid About What Filming Marvel Movies With Chris Hemsworth Is Really Like

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Although the Marvel Cinematic Universe isn’t as dominant as it used to be, audiences still enjoy the movies. And making them is apparently just as enjoyable! Tessa Thompson certainly had a great time, especially thanks to her co-star, Chris Hemsworth.

At the BFI London Film Festival, as reported by Variety, actress Emma Thompson discussed her time working on Marvel films like *Thor: Ragnarok* and *The Marvels*. She emphasized how much she enjoyed collaborating with director Taika Waititi and Chris Hemsworth, describing Hemsworth as…

[Chris Hemsworth is] a baby with muscles, a very big infant.

Although Tessa Thompson playfully described Chris Hemsworth as sometimes acting like “a baby,” she clearly enjoyed working with him. She praised him – they previously co-starred in the movie *Men in Black: International* – and explained that his playful attitude stemmed from a genuine eagerness to explore and learn, which made him a fantastic colleague. Thompson went on to say…

He’s always eager to please and really tries hard to make people laugh, which makes him a joy to work with.

Tessa Thompson recently reprised her role as Valkyrie by providing the voice for the character in the animated series *Marvel Zombies!*. However, her name wasn’t on the list of actors for the upcoming *Avengers: Doomsday* movie, suggesting she may not appear in it, though it’s still not entirely out of the question.

Creating Marvel films, and other big-budget blockbusters, is a unique process compared to traditional filmmaking. Because these movies use so much computer-generated imagery (CGI), what audiences see on screen often didn’t physically exist during filming. Several actors have discussed how challenging it can be to perform in these conditions.

Tessa Thompson revealed that her desire to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe stemmed from a personal challenge. She wasn’t sure she could pull off a role in such a large-scale film, and that uncertainty ultimately proved liberating. She went on to share…

Making movies can be surprisingly silly at times. It demands a really playful, imaginative mindset – like being a kid again. I was eager to create a film that allowed for that kind of freedom, partly because I wasn’t sure if I still *could* tap into that childlike creativity, and I wanted to see if I could rediscover it. The whole process was incredibly liberating and fun.

Look, I think it’s safe to say Tessa Thompson is a bonafide movie star. Her recent appearance in *The Marvels*, even just a quick cameo, proved she can absolutely carry a film on her own – she doesn’t *need* Chris Hemsworth, or anyone else, to make the magic happen.

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2025-10-14 21:25