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Cate Blanchett became a great addition to the MCU despite starring in only one film. Playing Hela, the Goddess of Death, Blanchett became the ultimate threat and gave all the seriousness to the otherwise hilariousThor: Ragnarok. Taika Waititi’s film was regarded as a fresh addition akin toGuardians of the Galaxyto the franchise at that point.
One of the highlights and traditions of the MCU is their bloopers and gag reels which show the main stars of the films at their goofiest. From funny dances to messing up lines, the bloopers humanize the superheroes to an amazing level. One blooper fromThor: Ragnarokshowed Blanchett smacking Chris Hemsworth a bit too hard while filming an action scene.
Cate Blanchett Showed Instant Regret After Slapping Chris Hemsworth OnThor: Ragnarok
Taika Waititi’sThor: Ragnarokwas filled with hilarious characters, incredible action sequences, and amazing use of a Led Zeppelin song. It propelled Chris Hemsworth’s Thor from being an emo, Shakespearean God to one of the most badass members of the Avengers. It also had lasting consequences for the MCU and the Infinity Saga.
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While the film was stacked with incredible performances from Mark Ruffalo, Hemsworth, Benedict Cumberbatch, Anthony Hopkins, and more, actressCate Blanchettstole the show as Hela. Breaking Thor’s hammer and destroying Asgard, Hela becomes Thor’s ultimate foe as she is also his sister.
Despite featuring in only one film, Blanchett fits well with the energy of the MCU and has become one of the better villains of the franchise. The actress was also seen having fun on the sets of the film as shown in gag reels. She also smacked Hemsworth across the face during an action scene and immediately regretted it when he went flying off-screen.
Cate Blanchett accidentally smacking Chris Hemsworth while filming#ThorRagnarok😂pic.twitter.com/beEJMDpZ8C
Other moments from the sets ofThor: Ragnarokalso see her messing up her lines and some of her stunt sequences.
Cate Blanchett Appreciated Taika Waititi’s Unique Sense Of Humor
It is hard to imagine sometimes that one of MCU’s most important filmsThor: Ragnarokwas made byTaika Waititi, who had previously done indies likeBoyand would go on to makeThor: Love and Thunder. However, the film was Waititi’s introduction to the mainstream and his unique brand of comedy.
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Blanchett was all praises for Waititi as a director and even appreciated his quirky and unique style of humor. She said in theBTS video ofThor: Ragnarok,
What’s good about Taika is his humor. It is so particular and unique and quirky. There’s this natural buoyancy with the way he thinks. The minute you meet him, you just think, ‘I’ll do anything for you’.
Even Chris Hemsworth described the film as one of the most easy-going and relaxed sets he had ever been on and actress Tessa Thompson, who played Valkyrie in the film described Waititi as a ‘big kid’.
Thor: Ragnarokis currently streaming on Disney+.
Nishanth A
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Nishanth A is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 2,000 articles published. He has been an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a scriptwriter at various corporations before that, working on educational content. With a Communications, English Literature, and Psychology triple major, Nishanth usually covers news and analyses on Star Trek, particularly Strange New Worlds and The Next Generation; Doctor Who, the DCU, and more.A Nolan fan, Nishanth spends his time exploring the filmographies of various directors with an auteurial style or can be found making short movies of his own. He has also contributed as a feature writer for Film Companion, focusing on the South division.
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