It is not new among superhero fans to dream about a Marvel-DC crossover on the big screens. Although we don’t know if such an event will ever be possible for us to have, Chris Hemsworth’s Thor: Ragnarok secretly made it happen. Quite interestingly, it involved a star from another superhero universe- The Boys fame Karl Urban who helped in the crossover.
Karl Urban has been one of the most popular names after his role as Billy Butcher in The Boys. But the actor has also been a part of the MCU after playing Skurge in Thor: Ragnarok. Even though his role wasn’t significant in the Taika Waititi directorial, the director used the character to play out a very clever Marvel-DC crossover.
How did Taika Waititi make the Marvel-DC crossover possible?
Chris Hemsworth‘s Thor: Ragnarok turned out to be a revolutionary take on the titular character after the prior movies failed to leave a lasting impression. Taika Waititi’s touch of humor was a major contribution to the 2017 movie. As Karl Urban was introduced in the MCU as Skurge, he also received praise for his role.
When Skurge was introduced in the movie, Waititi also added a humorous take on his character. Even though some fans hate MCU’s humor, the “My Stuff” scene is considered one of the most humorous scenes that came from the character. In this particular scene, Skurge is seen showing off his collection of stolen items to some Asgardian women. Among these, there was also a Shake Weight. Now according to the Jojo Rabbit director, the Shake Weight with which Skurge was flaunting his skills was from the sets of the infamous DC project Green Lantern:
“The Shake Weight is actually a DC crossover. Oh, that’s my Shake Weight. That’s mine, and that was something I bought while I was in Green Lantern.”
While the Ryan Reynolds movie is not something the fans want to be reminded about, Taika Waititi played the role of Hal Jordan’s best friend Tom Kalmaku in the 2011 disaster. Speaking about how he got his hands on the Shake Weight, the filmmaker said:
“So I was in New Orleans and I was in Green Lantern, but I was barely doing anything. I’d be in my hotel room and it’d be like 1 AM, and the infomercial for the Shake Weight came on. I was like, ‘Screw it! I guess I’m buying everything I see on TV tonight’ – I’m gonna buy knives and some sewing thing. I bought exercise DVDs, too, but the one thing I bought that I kept was that Shake Weight… and then I had it shipped to Australia and I put it in the movie!”
The director’s portrayal of the Chris Hemsworth character was undoubtedly well-received by most audiences. But unfortunately, it can’t be said for the fourth installment which faced intense backlash. After a recent statement by Hemsworth, the fans are a little concerned if the actor will continue to play the role or not.
What is Chris Hemsworth’s future in the MCU?
Chris Hemsworth has made himself a household name after his portrayal as the God of Thunder in the MCU. But after his portrayal of the character in the widely criticized Thor: Love and Thunder, his future in the franchise looks a bit uncertain.
Even though the movie enjoyed considerable box office success, the actor’s recent statement after the release of Extraction 2 showed a concerning future for the character. Praising the intense stunts in his Netflix action flick, the actor stated that he would like to implement those in his Marvel project “only if he ever has to do another one”:
“It’s the hardest thing I’ve ever done. I’m not exaggerating. At the end of a take, you’re sucking air like you never have before, and everyone drops to their knees. But it’s so much more rewarding. I would love to take this style and integrate it into a Marvel film, if I was ever to do another one.”
The uncertainty in Chris Hemsworth’s voice raised concern among the audience despite the fourth movie opening the doors for a sequel involving Hercules. It was also reported that Hemsworth has a higher risk of Alzheimer’s due to which he would be taking fewer projects to take care of his health.
Both Thor: Ragnarok and Thor: Love and Thunder can be streamed on Disney+.
Source: Fandango (via ComicBook)
