After Calling Chris Hemsworth A ‘Baby With Muscles,’ Tessa Thompson Was Way Cooler About Tom Hiddleston

Though Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston portray brothers in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, their personalities are quite different both when acting and in real life, which is a key part of what makes their performances as Thor and Loki so compelling. Actress Tessa Thompson recently highlighted this contrast, describing Hemsworth as playfully innocent despite his physique, and Hiddleston as his complete opposite.

Tessa Thompson playfully described working with her Marvel co-star Chris Hemsworth at the BFI London Film Festival, joking that he’s like “a baby with muscles” who needs to eat constantly. It’s well known Hemsworth loves food – he famously ate six meals a day while preparing for the Thor films. However, he always balances his large appetite with intense workouts. Thompson’s comments weren’t just about his eating habits, though; she also praised his dedication to making people laugh, saying he’ll do whatever it takes to get a reaction.

Regarding what the actress who plays Valkyrie said about Tom Hiddleston, she didn’t call him “a big baby.” Actually, she used quite the opposite terms, stating:

Tom Hiddleston is a mature and responsible adult, not someone who needs to be treated like a child. He’s financially secure and manages his money well, always keeping his accounts in good standing.

It’s ironic that Thompson calls Tom Hiddleston ‘serious’ when his character, Loki, is known for doing hilariously outlandish things. Hiddleston perfectly balances Loki’s playful side – with clever jokes and mischievous behavior – with the character’s dramatic and weighty moments.

The comments from the Creed actress hint at this. She also emphasized how impressed she is with Hiddleston’s dedication to preparing for his roles. She described his clever approach to working with green screen, explaining that he…

I was really impressed by how prepared he was. On set, everything often looks plain – just blue and green walls – but he’d have detailed pictures of every set in his trailer and had completely memorized them. So, even if you were facing a blank wall, he’d be able to describe exactly what would eventually be seen on screen, pointing out specific details. It was amazing how he could visualize the final product and imagine what the audience would see. I just thought it was incredible.

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That’s fantastic! Filming with blue or green screens is tricky because actors need to picture the entire scene themselves. Having reference images of the final background really helped Hiddleston deliver such a convincing performance – it’s not surprising at all!

Thompson’s descriptions of her fellow actors really match the characters they portray. Her playful, energetic take on Thor works perfectly, particularly in Ragnarok. Hiddleston was also humorous as Loki, but his performance leans towards a more serious tone compared to his brother.

I’m so excited that we can all re-experience the amazing chemistry between Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, and Mark Ruffalo in Thor: Ragnarok! It’s available to stream on Disney+ if you have a subscription, so you can watch it whenever you want!

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2025-10-25 20:08