Hemsworth gave key insights on the character of Dementus in the upcoming prequel film to the Mad Max franchise, which shows Furiosa’s past.

While he may have immortalized himself as the God of Thunder in the MCU, Chris Hemsworth in recent years has shown interest in stepping away from that protagonistic image and diversifying his career in the industry with other more challenging roles. Thus, his decision to play the role of an antagonist in the upcoming Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga has been highly anticipated by fans.

 Chris Hemsworth in a still from Thor: Love and Thunder

And not just any antagonist, the star has been hyping up his character known in the film as Dementus to be one the best performances of his career. And now, he has shared what kind of villainy we can hope to see in the film, while also revealing how his character will unexpectedly be a parental figure to a young Furiosa, played by Anya Taylor-Joy.

Chris Hemsworth Reveals Key Details On The Relationship Of Dementus And Furiosa In The Mad Max Prequel Film

Chris Hemsworth as Dementus in a still from Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Whether it be Thor, The God of Thunder, or the battle-hardened mercenary Tyler Rake, Australian actor Chirs Hemsworth has made his image into that of an action hero in recent times, which in itself is an amazing feat to achieve.

But what the star wants now is to be more dynamic on-screen, which is why he took on the role of the antagonist in the upcoming Mad Max prequel film titled Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. 

This role of the Men In Black: International star has been talked about and is such a hyped-up part that even he is excited to show what he can do as the ruthless villain on the big screen. This is why he felt the need to talk in-depth about his character in the upcoming film featuring Anya Taylor-Joy as the titular protagonist.

In the interview with Empire, Hemsworth revealed that his character sees himself as a parental figure to Taylor-Joy’s Furiosa, saying:

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“He’s a pretty horrible individual. Through the whole film we kept coming back to, ‘This is evil, but what is the intention behind it?’ It’s not just sadistic insanity. There is a real purpose, the wheels are turning, he’s plotting and planning and ten steps ahead of everyone else. I think that’s how he sees himself. I think there’s a paternal quality and nature to the relationship in his eyes. [Furiosa] would, I’m sure, argue to her death the complete opposite.”

With such interesting comments, it will be amazing to witness how this translates into his performance on the big screen in the future.

What Is Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga About?

Anya Taylor-Joy in a still from Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Taking us back in time before Tom Hardy’s Max Rockatansky took down Immortan Joe with the help of the Imperator, the prequel film will tell the tale of the tragic life of Furiosa before it all happened.

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga tells the tale of the titular protagonist as she’s taken away from the Green Place of Many Mothers and lands in the hands of a twisted biker fleet led by an equally twisted and maniacal warlord named Dementus.

As they journey through The Wasteland, the warlord comes face to face with Immortan Joe, locking horns with him to take control of The Citadel while young Furiosa seeks a path to return home.

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, in cinemas on 23rd May 2024.