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Chris Hemsworth is mighty well known for his action chops, especially when it comes to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but he’s also been accumulating titles that show off what he’s capable of in other genres, too. There are comedies like 2015’s Vacation and 2016’s Ghostbusters where he’s a major scene-stealer in hugely talented ensembles, and there’s also my personal favorite non-MCU Hemsworth film, Bad Times at the El Royale where he’s downright riveting cult leader Billy Lee. However, I’m still tempted to call his latest movie, Spiderhead, the film that shows off how wide his range really is more than any. The story takes place in the titular facility, a state-of-the-art penitentiary run by Hemsworth’s Steve Abnesti. Spiderhead is populated by inmates who get to live in a more free environment with no cells or jumpsuits, but in exchange, they must agree to wear a surgically attached device that administers mind-altering drugs Abnesti is testing. Almost the entire film takes place in the Spiderhead compound, a stark contrast to the globe or galaxy trotting big budget sets Hemsworth frequently works on. While chatting about the making of Spiderhead leading up to its June 17th release on Netflix, Hemsworth highlighted why he was eager to switch gears and work on a project that felt a bit more like a piece of theater. Check out what he had to say about that, working with Miles Teller, and more in this interview! For interviews, movie reviews, and more visit FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL
