Imagine the electric hum of anticipation, a palpable mix of hope, excitement, and nerves, filling a room. That was the exact atmosphere as we eagerly awaited the start of our exclusive Avengers: Age of Ultron interview with the charismatic duo, Chris Hemsworth and Chris Evans. Whispers had circulated earlier in the day that the session might be canceled due to scheduling conflicts with other interviews and the looming press junket. The collective fear that this incredible opportunity would vanish was almost unbearable. But then, as if on cue, after what felt like an eternity of anxious waiting and wondering, two undeniably impressive gentlemen strode confidently into the room.
A collective sigh of relief, quickly followed by a rush of exhilaration, spread through the room. Hello, Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth!
While I could dedicate an entire article to their striking good looks, let’s just say they are every bit as handsome in person as they appear on the silver screen. In fact, their charm extends far beyond mere aesthetics. They are genuinely funny, incredibly witty, and remarkably down-to-earth, qualities that perhaps make them even more appealing than their on-screen personas suggest. Their presence immediately put everyone at ease, transforming the initial tension into an atmosphere of relaxed professionalism, punctuated by genuine warmth and humor.
An Unforgettable Interview with Chris Hemsworth and Chris Evans for Avengers: Age of Ultron
And trust me, I had an up-close and personal view of both of them. That’s me, in the red pattern shirt, positioned in the left corner right next to Chris Evans. I truly hit the “blogger lottery” that day, finding myself seated at the head of the table – a position that was simultaneously thrilling and incredibly nerve-wracking. Being so close offered an unparalleled perspective, a chance to observe their nuanced expressions and immediate reactions, making the entire experience intensely memorable.
My initial concern was not to invade their personal space, especially sitting so intimately close. One thing I quickly observed about Chris Evans is his incredibly energetic speaking style, often accompanied by expressive hand gestures. I found myself subtly shifting back inch by inch, a silent dance to ensure I didn’t inadvertently get in his way or bump into him. It was a fascinating insight into his animated personality, a clear reflection of the passion he brings to his craft and his interactions.
Before diving into the full interview, allow me to share what quickly became the most iconic and laugh-out-loud moment of our entire session. Prepare yourselves, because it’s an absolute gem!
CHRIS HEMSWORTH ~ Honey, let’s bring the thunder.
Just take a moment to savor that. Imagine hearing that line delivered with Chris Hemsworth’s signature Thor voice, imbued with all the gravitas and playful charm of the God of Thunder himself. The sheer delight and immediate eruption of laughter that followed was something truly special, a testament to his perfect comedic timing and ability to embody his character even off-screen.
In Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron, Chris Evans reprises his role as the morally upright Steve Rogers, famously known as Captain America, while Chris Hemsworth once again wields Mjolnir as the mighty Thor. Our interview with these two stalwarts of the Marvel Cinematic Universe proved to be as entertaining and insightful as the film itself. The chemistry between them, both on and off-screen, was undeniable, making for a truly engaging discussion. So, without further ado, let’s delve into the heart of our conversation!
Question: Tell us about your favorite fight scene in the movie?
CHRIS HEMSWORTH ~ Hmm, favorite fight scene.
CHRIS EVANS ~ In my favorite one, I wasn’t even in it: the Hulkbuster versus the Hulk. I mean, that’s my favorite one. The sheer scale, the destruction, and the raw power of that scene were just mind-blowing. It truly showcased the incredible visual effects and the stakes involved. It’s a long fight scene, too, which is great because it just keeps going, building the tension and spectacle.
CHRIS HEMSWORTH ~ Yeah, absolutely. That scene is epic. For me, having not seen the full movie yet at that point, but from the trailers, what truly stood out was the incredible tie-in shot at the very beginning of the film. It seamlessly cuts between each of our individual fights, creating the illusion of one massive, continuous tracking shot. The way they choreographed and executed that, making it feel like a single, fluid take across multiple locations and characters, honestly blew my mind. It’s a masterful piece of filmmaking that immediately sets the tone for the movie’s grand scale and synchronized teamwork.
Question: Do you guys find something new you discover about your characters each time you put on the costume? Or do you feel like you really know the character by now?
CHRIS EVANS ~ Well, you certainly get to know the character inside and out over multiple films, but as an actor, you always hope there are new challenges and dimensions to explore. You hope there’s always a new hurdle to jump, a fresh narrative arc to kind of discover. So, even though you have a strong foundation, the first couple of movies are often about trying to read as many comic books as possible to ensure the built-in audience, the passionate fan base, is going to be satisfied with what you bring to the screen. You want to honor the legacy. But then, in terms of where the character is going – the evolving storyline, the emotional growth, the new conflicts – that’s largely up to the director and the writer, whether it’s Joss Whedon or the Russo brothers, or whoever is helming the project. That collaborative process always brings something new, and that’s what makes these films exciting to come back to. If it weren’t fresh and evolving, it would quickly get old and stagnant, and the audience would absolutely feel that lack of dynamism.
Question: Do you feel that playing Captain America has made you more wholesome?
CHRIS EVANS ~ If that’s even possible! I mean, I’m already a Goddamn boy scout! (He delivered this line with a wide smile and a hearty laugh, showcasing his signature self-deprecating humor. The entire room chuckled, appreciating his candor and charm.) Playing Captain America certainly highlights certain virtues, but let’s be real, I started pretty high up on the moral scale already!
Question: Do you think playing the character has changed you as a person at all?
CHRIS EVANS ~ Sure, absolutely. There’s no denying it. Any actor will tell you that if you have to live in any particular headspace for an extended period of time – over months of filming, and then promoting, and then returning for sequels – you’re going to take some of it home with you. Now, there’s no way to phrase this without sounding a little self-important, but you hope some of the character’s better qualities come home with you. You hope to see more of yourself aligning with the admirable traits of Steve Rogers in who you are on a day-to-day basis. You strive to embody that integrity, that sense of duty, that kindness. So, yeah, absolutely, it has an influence.
CHRIS HEMSWORTH ~ (Quickly interjecting with his characteristic wit) Unless you’re playing Hannibal Lecter. Then you probably don’t want to bring that home with you and start wanting to eat a person!
CHRIS EVANS ~ (Playing along instantly, with perfect comedic timing) Sometimes you do get hungry for people, and look, it’s… it happens!
Group Question ~ Did either of you….
CHRIS EVANS ~ Did either of you ever eat a person? (He turned to Hemsworth, eyes twinkling with mischief).
CHRIS HEMSWORTH ~ Just this once. Tastes like chicken.
CHRIS EVANS ~ Once I was in the Philippines… (His voice trailed off, leaving the implication hanging in the air).
As you can imagine, the entire room erupted in laughter at this point. The effortless banter between Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth was a highlight, showcasing their genuine friendship and comedic chemistry, proving they’re just as entertaining off-script as they are on screen.
Question: What aspects of Captain America’s personality are coming from you, and what are the most difficult to portray?
CHRIS EVANS ~ I’m not sure… well, I think every character has to come a little bit from you. The truth is, no matter who you play, you have to find an authentic connection. One of the things I do as an actor is try to adjust to who I’m speaking to, to find that common ground. Obviously, if you’re not playing someone abhorrent like a pedophile or something truly evil, there’s always something within you to tap into for every role. You have to make it your own; you can’t be too foreign or off-base, because you need to make it feel familiar and believable.
For Captain America, I took a lot of inspiration from a kid I grew up with named Charlie Morris – and you can all write that down because he’ll absolutely love it! Charlie was an Eagle Scout. Do you know what it takes to be an Eagle Scout as a kid? This was a kid who was 18 years old and was achieving his Eagle Scout rank. He was simply the best guy I knew, just genuinely good. So, a lot of times, I kind of draw parallels to what Charlie would do, how he would react. But the trickiest thing, and the biggest challenge with Captain America, is trying to make him likable. He doesn’t joke around much, he’s not inherently “fun” or sassy or loud like some of the other Avengers. He’s very internal, very reserved.
So, you try to play this guy and make sure he doesn’t come across as boring, which is the most dangerous pitfall for the character. It’s fun for me because it’s not really me. I’m a very open guy; I wear my emotions right on my sleeve. This guy, Steve Rogers, is much more inside himself, much more guarded. But that contrast is what makes it a fun challenge, and you know, like I said, you do draw on parts of yourself, but I also lean on Charlie quite a bit, too. So, again, write that down: Charlie Morris. He’s a good guy. Like, you just don’t meet many people who are just purely good. He just does what’s right, always.
Question: Is he on Twitter so we can all tweet him?
CHRIS EVANS ~ No, probably not. He’s too good for Twitter, you know what I mean? He’s not doing that stuff. He’s genuinely a good guy. He’s like, helping women across streets, probably volunteering at a soup kitchen, not scrolling through social media. He’s busy doing actual good in the world.
Question: Did you have a favorite superhero growing up?
CHRIS HEMSWORTH ~ Superman was mine. It’s probably the only film that I really was… it was probably the first of the modern superhero films, wasn’t it? The Richard Donner one. I was just captivated by his powers, his moral compass, and the sheer iconic nature of the character. He was the quintessential hero.
CHRIS EVANS ~ I mean, when you’re a kid, you kind of like what you’re given to play with. So, I had a Spider-Man toy, and so that was kind of my thing. I never really watched Spider-Man cartoons or read the comics extensively, but he was my guy. My Spider-Man action figure was constantly battling ninja turtles and GI Joes. It was less about the specific lore and more about the imaginative play he inspired.
Question: Who would you play outside of our movies? What character would you love to play, perhaps another superhero?
CHRIS EVANS ~ Outside, as a superhero? To be honest, I’d love to play someone like Iron Man. You know, Steve Rogers is such an internal guy, very reserved and serious. I just want to make some jokes! Can I just make some jokes for once? I don’t get any jokes as Cap, and you know, Iron Man is this fun, free, loose guy, quick with the quips. It was a lot like when I was doing the Fantastic Four movies as the Human Torch; it’s fun to play someone who wears their emotions on their sleeve, who’s outwardly expressive and charismatic. Steve’s not exactly that way. So, any other superhero who gets to be a little more sassy, a little more irreverent, I would absolutely take. Yeah, Cap’s definitely not sassy.
CHRIS HEMSWORTH ~ So, Black Widow then?
CHRIS EVANS ~ (Grinning broadly) Yeah! I’d look good in that black outfit.
Audience ~ (A chorus of agreements and laughter) Yeah, you would! We agree!
CHRIS HEMSWORTH ~ Me too. (Adding his own playful suggestion, generating another wave of laughter and solidifying their delightful chemistry).
A little boy who is a victim of bullying has a question for you. He wants to know if you think it’s okay for a boy to have long hair?
CHRIS HEMSWORTH ~ To have long hair? (He repeated the question, making sure he understood the gravity of it).
Audience Member ~ Because you’re Thor.
CHRIS HEMSWORTH ~ Of course it is! God, yeah. Absolutely. Why on earth wouldn’t it be? My dad had long hair for years. In fact, he was asked to play for a football team, invited down to a big league in Australian Rules Football – it was quite a significant opportunity. And the coach said, ‘Yeah, cool, but you’ve got to cut your hair,’ because he had a ponytail at the time. My dad, without hesitation, said no and walked away. He gave up that dream and pursued something else entirely, honestly. And what truly impressed me, and I think a part of him sometimes regrets it, thinking ‘I should have just cut my hair.’ But, you know, it was a moral point for him, a matter of principle. So, I think absolutely it’s okay. God, why not? What is the issue there? And I think people who are narrow-minded enough and limited in their thinking to believe that is an issue, or that it matters, then *they’ve* got the problem. That kid, in a few years’ time, will understand that the bully teasing him has larger, more significant problems than the length of his hair, you know? He’ll be fine. Girls love long hair, so tell him that! Yeah, there you go. He’s going to clean up in a few years’ time. And that bully who’s teasing him is going to get nothing.
CHRIS EVANS ~ Anytime I see a kid with long hair, I’m like, ‘That kid is so much cooler than anything I ever was.’ It shows a sense of individuality and confidence, and that’s something to be admired, not ridiculed.
Question: How much fun was it to have the scene around Thor’s hammer?
CHRIS EVANS ~ It was a fantastic scene. It was a great way to show the characters’ personalities and their relationships outside of intense action. It was one of those moments that really humanized them.
CHRIS HEMSWORTH ~ For me, it was great because I couldn’t pick it up! (He laughed, referring to the running gag). It was wonderful. It was really good to see us all in normal clothes and not, you know, being superheroes. For me personally, Thor can get so kind of stuck in his role as the godly prince or king, or whatever he is at the time – I can’t even keep up sometimes! So, it’s nice to be in civilian clothes, just seeing what these guys do when they’re not saving the world. It makes them more relatable for people in the audience, allowing viewers to connect with their human side, their vulnerabilities, and their everyday interactions. That element was exciting to read in the script and even more exciting to be a part of. It offers a fresh dynamic to the team.
CHRIS EVANS ~ Well said.
Question: Do you guys hang out after the movie?
CHRIS EVANS ~ Oh yeah, absolutely!
CHRIS HEMSWORTH ~ (Feigning seriousness with a smirk) We try not to. We try to save it for the screen, keep the magic alive, you know.
CHRIS EVANS ~ I mean, truly sick of everybody by now! (He quickly reverted to his genuine tone, laughing) No, absolutely. I mean, that’s one of the absolute best parts of this job. Any movie you’re going to get stuck doing a franchise with – there are so many variables that could go south. The movies themselves could just be lousy, or you could end up hating the director, or you could simply dislike the cast. Luckily, and I don’t know how it happened, but none of that has happened for us. We’ve been blessed with great movies, we genuinely love the directors we’ve worked with, and the cast has truly become family. So, absolutely, outside of filming, we all hang out. We all cause trouble together, share meals, and enjoy each other’s company. It’s a very special bond.
CHRIS HEMSWORTH ~ I can’t tell you how many people, when I was about to do the first Avengers film, went, ‘Oh, good luck on that set.’ There were so many warnings about potential egos and difficult personalities.
CHRIS EVANS ~ (Joking again) Don’t work with Chris Evans!
CHRIS HEMSWORTH ~ (Playing along perfectly) Exactly, especially him! But seriously, there were concerns about egos and how challenging it would be to maintain a harmonious set with such a large ensemble of big names. I swear to God, I didn’t see any of that, and I still haven’t. I don’t know if no one wants to be the ‘dick’ or the one who causes issues, but it just hasn’t materialized.
CHRIS EVANS ~ (With a smile) I’ll be the dick, then.
CHRIS HEMSWORTH ~ But as Chris said, we got incredibly lucky, and we honestly do have a great time together. The camaraderie is real, and it makes all the difference when you’re spending so much time together on such massive projects. It’s truly a rare and fortunate situation.
Are you ready for what might be the single best, most jaw-dropping part of the entire interview? I genuinely wish I had a video recording of this exact moment in time. WOW! I never, in a million years, thought I would hear these words spoken during a professional press interview. The entire room, including us, immediately dissolved into hysterics and simply could not stop laughing!
Question: Do you ever kind of go into God-speak every so often?
CHRIS HEMSWORTH ~ Just when things need to get done. (He paused, the tension building with perfect comedic timing, then delivered the unforgettable line) No. Just when the lights go off, yeah. Honey.
CHRIS EVANS ~ (Absolutely stunned, eyes wide with disbelief and pure admiration) Best answer ever! There’s no answer that is going to be better than that one, ever. I was going to make a horrible joke about like putting the cap back on the toothpaste or something equally mundane. That is so much better! Oh man, I’m not Thor. There it is. That’s the best answer of the day, hands down.
CHRIS HEMSWORTH ~ (Leaning into the joke, clearly enjoying the audience’s reaction) Honey, let’s bring the thunder. Too far? Too far?
CHRIS EVANS ~ (Burying his face in his hands, still laughing) Oh, Jesus.
CHRIS HEMSWORTH ~ Let’s make it rain in here.
CHRIS EVANS ~ (Recovering, still chuckling) That’s phenomenal. God. What’s Cap speak? Uh. (He pondered, trying to come up with an equally impressive, character-appropriate line, but clearly struggling).
CHRIS HEMSWORTH ~ Let’s talk about this. (Suggesting a more diplomatic, Thor-like line).
CHRIS EVANS ~ Right this way. (He said, mimicking a polite, almost formal gesture, then deadpanned) Least sexy ever. Jesus. God. (The contrast between Thor’s divine confidence and Captain America’s humble sincerity made the moment even funnier, concluding the interview on an absolute high note).
Marvel Studios presents “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” the epic follow-up to the biggest Super Hero movie of all time. This eagerly anticipated installment continues the saga of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. When Tony Stark, driven by a desire for global security, attempts to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, his noble intentions go awry, giving birth to a terrifying artificial intelligence. As the villainous Ultron emerges with a chilling vision of humanity’s extinction, Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, including the iconic Iron Man, the steadfast Captain America, the powerful Thor, the incredible Hulk, the agile Black Widow, and the sharp-shooting Hawkeye, are put to the ultimate test. The very fate of the planet hangs precariously in the balance. The Avengers must reassemble and confront this new, technological threat, navigating uneasy alliances and unexpected action that pave the way for an epic and unique global adventure, pushing each hero to their limits.
Marvel’s “Avengers: Age of Ultron” boasts an unparalleled ensemble cast, featuring Robert Downey Jr. returning as the brilliant but flawed Iron Man, alongside Chris Hemsworth as the mighty Thor, Mark Ruffalo as the formidable Hulk, and Chris Evans as the unwavering Captain America. Joining them are Scarlett Johansson as the cunning Black Widow and Jeremy Renner as the skilled Hawkeye, forming the core team. The film also benefits from the additional support of Don Cheadle as James Rhodes/War Machine, Cobie Smulders as the resourceful Agent Maria Hill, Stellan Skarsgård as Erik Selvig, and the legendary Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury, the former director of S.H.I.E.L.D. This assembled team must confront and defeat James Spader, who masterfully voices Ultron, a terrifying technological villain hell-bent on human extinction. Along their perilous journey, they confront two mysterious and powerful newcomers: Pietro Maximoff, known as Quicksilver, played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Wanda Maximoff, the Scarlet Witch, played by Elizabeth Olsen. Furthermore, an old friend appears in a new form when Paul Bettany, previously the voice of J.A.R.V.I.S., physically becomes Vision, a synthetic being with incredible powers and a complex role in the unfolding crisis.
Written and directed by the visionary Joss Whedon, known for his masterful handling of complex ensemble narratives, and produced by the strategic Kevin Feige, p.g.a., Marvel’s “Avengers: Age of Ultron” is based on the ever-popular Marvel comic book series “The Avengers,” which first captivated readers in 1963. Louis D’Esposito, Alan Fine, Victoria Alonso, Jeremy Latcham, Patricia Whitcher, the incomparable Stan Lee, and Jon Favreau serve as executive producers, ensuring the film’s creative integrity and connection to the broader Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Get set for an action-packed thrill ride, a roller-coaster of epic battles, poignant character moments, and unexpected twists, when The Avengers return to global cinemas in Marvel’s “Avengers: Age of Ultron” on May 1, 2015. Prepare to witness the next chapter in the world’s greatest superhero saga.
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