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Undoubtedly, Chris Hemsworth has established himself as one of Hollywood’s most prominent stars, all thanks to the god of thunder, Thor. However, before his meteoric rise, Hemsworth led a bustling acting career at least in Australia.Thormarked the pivotal breakthrough in his trajectory, and from then on, there was no turning back. In an interview with GQ Australia, the actor recounted a phase when nothing seemed to work, as he missed out on two significant opportunities to make it big in Hollywood. Little did he realize, the universe had another plan for him, one that would propel him to unfathomable heights of fame.
Subsequently, the star has amassed a substantial fortune from his involvement in the Marvel franchise. His individual films have catapulted him into the ranks of the most bankable stars of his generation. This achievement has paved the way for his expansion into additional franchises such asExtraction, which also have consistently proven to be financially rewarding over the years.
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Chris Hemsworth Was Rejceted by Two Major Franchises,X-MenandGI Joe
Prior to his role inThor,Chris Hemsworth’s recognition in the US was notably on the lower end compared to his prominence in Australia. Consequently, he persistently wished to achieve success in Hollywood, thus diligently attending each and every audition that came along the way. Unfortunately, luck did not seem to be on his side, and he reached a point where he was almost ready to lose all hope. Especially after experiencing rejections for roles inGI JoeandX-Men.In a 2020 interview with GQ, he stated,
“I had seven or eight call backs and I thought one of those was going to land,–But then neither of them did and all of a sudden I thought: this is it, I’ve missed it again. But then Thor came along. If I had got one of those previous roles I wouldn’t have got Thor.”
Although both were successful ventures, nothing compares to being a Marvel superhero. In addition to the fame, the actor derived a significant fortune from all the films he had ever been a part of. Reflecting on the incident years later, the actor now feels nothing but a sense of gratitude for the rejections he faced. He realizes that if he had been cast in any of the earlier high-budget movies he had auditioned for, he wouldn’t have had the opportunity to secure the role of Thor. These films have not only unlocked numerous opportunities for the actor but also have factored in shaping the star he has become today.
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Chris Hemsworth’s Salary in Marvel Movies
Despite reportedly earning a modest $150,000 from the initial movie, Chris Hemsworth’s journey since then has been nothing short of remarkable. And as per Boss Hunting, the actor over the year has made a total of around $83 Million. The actor’s journey began with a relatively modest start in the first film, especially when compared to the subsequent films in the franchise that followed. While the exact figure for his compensation inThor: The Dark Worldremains uncertain, it is widely believed thatRagnaroksignificantly elevated his earnings to approximately $15 million. With the release ofLove And Thunder, his compensation reached a substantial sum of $20 million.
Shifting the focus to his involvement in the plethora of other Marvel films, his salary forAge of Ultronamounted to $5 million. The monumental releases ofInfinity WarandEndgamesignificantly added his net worth by approximately $15-20 million each. As of now, his accumulated wealth stands at an estimated $130 million.
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AllThormovies are available on Disney+ to stream.
Sampurna Banerjee
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Sampurna Banerjee is an Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, and she’s written over 1,700 articles! She covers everything from celebrity news to the latest superhero buzz, streaming shows, and fan theories. If it’s trending in pop culture, Sampurna’s probably already on it.When she’s not working, you’ll probably find her rewatching The Office (again), getting into debates about Marvel’s timeline, or diving deep into Christopher Nolan movies for the hundredth time. She’s not just writing about entertainment, she’s living it.
