Chris Hemsworth hangs up Thor’s cape to challenge his body in new Disney+ series

Chris Hemsworth not only has he stood out for his characters on the big screen as Thor, in the Marvel universe, the actor is also distinguished by maintaining one of the most exercised bodies in Hollywood and by leading a healthy life. He has always said that he enjoys playing sports and pushing his body to the limit. That has caused him to now embark on a new documentary series for Disney+ titled Unlimited. In it you will be able to see the Australian submit to all kinds of extreme challenges: from getting into icy waters, to climbing to the greatest heights or jumping from the most dangerous cliffs in the world.

In this production created by National Geographic, the celebrity will try to push the human body to the limit and seek to turn back old age. The project was filmed before Hemsworth took the mighty hammer from him once more to shoot. Thor: love and thunder, so in a way this series is almost a physical preparation exercise for the Aussie. Obviously, the actor is in enviable physical shape due to his role in the Marvel movies, but as he begins to ramp up his physical training for a new movie, he’s tested in ways that push him beyond physical capabilities. of the.

This series consists of six episodes, each between 45 and 75 minutes long. So each installment has the necessary time to explore the limits of the human body. Throughout the TV show, Chris travels around the world doing some pretty incredible and dangerous stunts, like learning to hold his breath underwater, surfing in a frozen sea, climbing a rope under a cable car, and walking through a desolate forest.

In this new adventure, he has the help of many experts, who provide him with the information he needs to know to complete the tasks and not be in danger. This gives the viewer a guide to the care and precautions that should be taken if you decide to try some of these feats. While not everyone can reach Hemsworth’s level, the show can be a motivator for the audience to be inspired to start a healthier life, as well as have a balance between mind and body.

While we get to see Chris in some very interesting places, the production also visits many other places around the world and shows how local indigenous people living in some extreme environments have adapted to survive. However, it is in these moments, where the objective of the show is diluted, since they do not show the way in which these communities do to stay in shape and it remains a simple anecdote.

For all those who are fans of the actor, this project can also serve as a document that shows how much Chris has to work to get to the film set with that physique. The actor is always relaxed, in a good mood, but he is also someone who loves to make an effort and you can see that. In one of the chapters, the interpreter fasts for several days, a complicated situation for him, who is used to eating large amounts of food to maintain his body. In another episode, Chris shares the screen with his brother Liam, where they both put their bodies to the test in the cold far north.

Unlimited is in charge of Darren Aronofskywho will soon premiere his film The Whale, starring Brendan Fraser. The series is produced by Arif Nurmohamaed, who has made programs for National Geographic such as The world according to Jeff Goldblum Y Shark Beach with Chris Hemsworth. It will have a total of six episodes and will show the Australian bordering on even near-death experiences.

Before this series arrives on the streaming platform, you can see Thor: love and thunder which is available in Disney+.

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