Screen Rant's Managing Editor, Alex Leadbeater has been covering film online since 2012 and been a permanent fixture of SR since 2016. Matthew Paige Damon (born October 8, 1970) is an American actor, film producer, and screenwriter. But were still in conversation with each other, and Little Woods was not an easy film to make at all. Also Read: How is This Lower Than Dark World Thor: Love and Thunder Get Same B+ Cinema Score Rating as the Abysmal Thor 1, Fans Utterly Disappointed. So people would wrap when they would disappear, and it was pretty much just Natalie and I at the end. Natalie and I are friends outside of the context of work, so it was nice to have a very different filmmaking experience with her. Christian Bales coming. But hes so lovely. In the past, its been a lot of work to make sure that she has agency and an arc in the context of these sports films, essentially. Pattinson's $3 million is a whopping 20 times what Hemsworth raked in for 2011's Thor, which earned the actor $150,000.Pattinson's salary is three times higher than Chris Evans' first go-around as Steve Rogers, as the former Star-Spangled Man earned $1 million for Captain America: The First . Ive been having this conversation a lot, actually, in producing and because of some of the things on the slate at my [production] company, Viva Maude. "Ben did the Daredevil movie years ago That was our guy. And then hell be hanging out with his kids or talking about the surf and what he did that weekend. Damon appeared in the movie as Loki in. Also Read:New Thor: Love and Thunder Theory Confirms Nolans Dark Knight Trilogy is Part of MCU. These are folks who are disenchanted with the powers that be or leadership or the world as we have found it, so I dont really blame [Charlotte] necessarily. Tessa Thompsons Valkyrie may not be enamored with the added responsibility of being King of Asgard in Thor: Love and Thunder, but the actor feels just the opposite about her relatively new title of producer. This is such a boring answer, but probably toiletries. Funnily enough, Old Spice was the first deodorant I ever used because it was my grandfathers deodorant of choice. There has been no word on if Waititi will be directing the next Thor movie. Tessa Thompson (left) as Valkyrie and Natalie Portman as Mighty Thor in Marvel Studios, ) Yeah, really different. These are folks who are disenchanted with the powers that be or leadership or the world as we have found it, so I dont really blame [Charlotte] necessarily. Thats how these movies are sometimes born. As the comparison photo notes, the shot sees two actors in the same garb Thor and Loki wear in Thor: Ragnarok when they go to Midgard in search of Odin. For as hilarious as it is that Matt Damon reprises his roleas an amateur actor, it seems that other celebrities wanted to make cameos inThor: Love and Thunder and get in on the fun as well. He's perhaps best known forWestworld, but the joke always tends to be he's the "other Hemsworth". So there you have it. Those who saw Thor: Ragnarok in theaters this November saw Matt Damon make a cameo appearance as an actor portraying Loki (Tom Hiddleston) in a play performed for the lovely people of Asgard. Ed really enjoys his part on Westworld because it gives him the ability to exercise some of our rage. And now, its like, Man, we only scratched the surface of the worst-case scenario. Were now living in the worst case. She didnt text him to be like, Hey, your ex is here. So theyve been getting to know each other, and theres a real fondness that Valkyrie has for her. Wed do the scene, and then he would have to go to the monitor sometimes to watch. Marvel The two actors returned to the MCU in Love and Thunder, reprisingtheir roles as hilarious stage actors. Film is so different from my experience with theater. When Thor first returns toAsgard at the start of the film, it's to a world ran by Loki, who disguised himself as Odin at the end of Thor: The Dark World. The Australian government really had it on lock, no pun intended. Marvels Valhalla Explained: Can [SPOILER] Return? We were making something that at the time felt like a worst-case scenario for a young woman in this country. So I really felt integral to shaping the characters journey this time around, and that was definitely the same with Bianca. More recently, Hiddleston helped Owen Wilson get to know the God of Mischief and even held by giving "Loki lectures" that "provided comprehensive insight into the character." And I typically do that work with the writers, which has been a great process thus far, but this time around, I could do that work more actively with Mike. The director has expressed interest in coming back for a fifth installment in the series, but only if Hemsworth would be returning as well. It was a light lift for me. Considering Kimmel has a longstanding faux feud with Damon, the subject led to some hilarious digs at the Oscar-winning star. He said director Taika Waititi wanted "to kind of run that joke back and upgrade it a little bit." So he wants to pop in a little temp ADR, but its going really well. Also Read:Doctor Strange 2 Designer Reveals Why Thors Secret Second Brother Didnt Become Seventh Illuminati Member. After Luke Hemsworth and Matt Damon's success with their roles inThor: Ragnarok, Melissa McCarthy joins in on the playhouse production within the fourth film, portraying the B-list version of Cate Blanchett's character Hela, sister to Thor and Loki. Theres a lot of good energy on the set. Its the very thing that [Valkyrie] probably needs to do for herself, which is reengage with the idea of being vulnerable and exploring love. Damon at the French premiere for The Monuments Men in 2014. At an estimated $10,000,000, according to The Guardian, Damon scored $42,194 per line. But dynamically, we were just in the pocket of what weve been doing. Kimmel asked. Were super good friends, and we continue to be collaborators. And then its good fun. Banner transforms into Hulk again, defeating Fenris, while Thor and 142 fight Hela and her warriors. I want to set a Black woman in this world., One of the reasons why I wanted to tell stories in the first place is because I really do think that political change is always preceded by cultural change. So I really felt integral to shaping the characters journey this time around, and that was definitely the same with Bianca. Ed Harris is one of the only actors that Ive worked opposite where Ive been like, Holy shit, Im working opposite Ed Harris. That collection of talent was tremendous, and we all became close and had fun. So shes trying to navigate that part of it. So that felt a little different. "The idea of basically an intergalactic community theater actor kind of living out Tom Hiddlestons characters fantasy," Damon told Collider. Breaking news and interviews on comics, sci-fi, horror and more. Matt Damon's cameo in Thor: Ragnarok was made possible by a couple of simple phone calls. So shes always served Asgard and would literally die for her people, except shes hard to kill. Chris HemsworthJason BourneLokiMatt DamonThorThor: Love and ThunderThor: RagnarokTom Hiddleston. But hes lovely, and we became really close this season, more so than any other. We also set the foundation for them to continue to grow, if fans still want to show up and see these films. Damon also made a cameo appearance in the recent Marvel superhero movie, Thor . You get to track your growth relative to theirs or sometimes in concert with theirs. Shes such a catch; Thor should be so lucky. was born out of this idea for a buddy comedy between Mark Ruffalo and Chris. Natalie and I were talking about this yesterday, actually. Funnily enough, Old Spice was the first deodorant I ever used because it was my grandfathers deodorant of choice. - June 10, 2021 09:10 pm EDT. The latest movie news, trailers, reviews, and more. They got Brad Pitt to stop by the studio for about 20 minutes and only paid him a cup of coffee for that shot . And while watching an early cut, Thompson even fought to retain a quick moment involving Val and two actor characters played by Matt Damon and Luke Hemsworth. "If it were not for those two films, I wouldnt have been able to be as irreverent and have as much fun as I did with this one. And now, its like, Man, we only scratched the surface of the worst-case scenario. Were now living in the worst case. Matt Damonexplained his Thor participation was down tohis friendship with both Taika Waititi and Chris Hemsworth, noting that he believed it to be hysterical to play an intergalactic community theater type. (She remains mum if Valkyrie shows up in DaCostas The Marvels or if that next collaboration will be in the filmmakers recently announced Hedda Gabler for Orion and Plan B. Related:How Matt Damon Really Spends His $170 Million Net Worth, "It was one of those, 'Dont tell your wife. explores love and all its manifestations: familial love, love of your job, love of your community and self-love. In Dogma (1999), Matt Damon plays Loki, and in Thor Ragnarok (2017), Matt Damon plays Loki. Twitter pulls paid verification after impersonators flourish . The series offers the exciting opportunity to introduce new versions of various characters from across the Marvel multiverse. Matt Damon Was Low-Key In 'Thor: Ragnarok' & You Definitely Missed It. You cannot tell anyone,'" Pearson said. ), We were making something [Little Woods] that at the time felt like a worst-case scenario for a young woman in this country, Thompson recalls. Matt Damon does indeed have a cameo in Thor: Ragnarok. So we were like, Wait a minute, and weve just been pitching movies that we might like to do. No, actually, but maybe we should remind him. We also shot that film entirely in sequence, which is really, really rare. Those guys were a lot of fun, and Taika runs a really fun set. By Brandon Davis . These women find themselves in this really strange, sometimes beguiling, unsettling space, both geographically and in some cases, emotionally and mentally. So shes spent a little bit of time away from New Asgard on a political tour, I suppose. By the time Damon had his cameo in Ragnarok, he'd already had cameos in EuroTrip, Confessions Of A Dangerous Mind, Finding Forrester,and Jay And Silent Bob Strike Back. And when you make something like that, you think, This is one way I can contribute to what ought to be an important cultural conversation. And these times recently (, I remember having conversations with Justin Simien when we started to work on, college parties that were happening but he knew he wanted to talk about being a Black face in a mostly white space. So how does it feel to be the latest spokesperson for Old Spice? When it came time to shoot the scene, Hiddleston and Hemsworth were there to watch, and they all had a good laugh. Christian Bale is also joining the MCU as a villain named Gorr the God Butcher in "Thor 4." Damon played an Asgardian actor who was playing Loki in a stage play. comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment . Related:How Matt Damon Came Close To Being Cancelled. Natalie and I are friends outside of the context of work, so it was nice to have a very different filmmaking experience with her. How do you play one of the MCU's most important characters, even as a mock version in a cameo? I remember having conversations with Justin Simien when we started to work on Dear White People and this was before the surge of those weird college parties that were happening but he knew he wanted to talk about being a Black face in a mostly white space. (. As Thor was busy with Earth and Avengers stuff, he didnt have much time to focus on his home realm and was not fully aware of the situation. The Australian government really had it on lock, no pun intended. After the U.S. Supreme Court reversed, ] that at the time felt like a worst-case scenario for a young woman in this country, Thompson recalls. Tessa Thompson, Chris Hemsworth, and Natalie Portman will star in "Thor 4." The fourth "Thor" film, titled " Thor: Love and Thunder ," will be released on July 8, 2022. That black wig is hilarious, and his fake British accent kills us. The Mandalorian Season 3 Reviews: What Are Critics' First Reactions. He even praised Taika that he maintains a fun set : Chris just called me up, and Taika called me up, and Im friends with those guys. Both in Thor: Ragnarok and Thor: Love and Thunder, Damon acts out the part of Loki while Luke Hemsworth embodies his real-life brother's character of Thor on the local stage. Those guys were a lot of fun, and Taika runs a really fun set. Hannah Wigandt is an avid reader and writer of all things pop culture and entertainment, based in New Jersey. Heacts out a somewhat gallant death, stands in shock as "Odin" is revealed as hisreal character in disguise, then isn't seen again for the rest of the film. The Loki in the play is Matt Damon, here an Asgardian actor. With Taika, he does a tremendous amount to make his sets feel really fun, whether its music or improvisation. Related Topics . Matt Damon is heading back to the Marvel Cinematic Universe! McCarthy also made an appearance in the documentary and was able to talk about her experience. Im glad you asked because Mike [B. Jordan] just sent me a voice memo this morning reminding me that I need to send him a little bit of temp ADR. follow-up. The Taika Waititi-directed flick features Chris Hemsworth's God of Thunder alongside Natalie Portman's Jane Foster, Tessa Thompson's Valkyrie, and Korg as they were pitted against Gorr the God Butcher, portrayed by Christian Bale. He aspires to be a column writer in the future. Thor: Love and Thunder has been released on 8th July, 2022 in the theaters. So thats how the idea for Little Woods was born. All of the cameos inThor: Love and Thundertake place in the Asgardians' post-Endgame New Asgard as they act out the events thatunfolded in Ragnarok. "Its not a scene that is so important that cameos are going to be distracting. He's arguably the most important character right now in the MCU, so Damon might have to step up his game when he reprises his role in Thor: Love and Thunder. Shes gotten into musical theater. Along with the release of Thor: Love and Thunder on Disney+, a new installment of Marvel Studios: Assembled debuted on the streaming service.