Luke Hemsworth on leaving the US, fist fights & his surprising Thor role
About this episode
Luke Hemsworth discusses his unconventional journey into acting, his return to Australia, and the importance of Australian stories in cinema.
Luke Hemsworth may be part of one of Australia’s most famous acting families, but his path to Hollywood was anything but conventional. Before the spotlight, he was pearl farming in remote Western Australia, sanding floors, and taking on odd jobs while never fully expecting acting to become his career. As the eldest Hemsworth brother, Luke was actually the first to step in front of the camera, building his early career in Australian TV before breaking through internationally with Westworld and beyond - all while carving out his own identity alongside brothers Chris and Liam. In this chat with Helen Smith, Luke reflects on the unexpected journey into acting, leaving the US to return home to Australia and his latest action film Beast – sharing why he believes Australian stories still deserve a bigger place on the world stage. Weekend list with Sacha Barbour Gatt Listener Billy TO DO: Watch the ANZAC day sport matches TO WATCH: Twister 2024 sequel on Netflix TO DO: Sell your old electronics TO DO: Update you rewards app Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpod Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcast See…
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