Chris Hemsworth Will Play ‘Totally Against Type’ As Mad Max: Furiosa’s Lead Villain

Chris Hemsworth usually plays the dashing, charming, hero-type, but fans can look forward to seeing him face off against Anya Taylor-Joy’s Furiosa as Mad Max: Furiosa‘s lead villain.

In the book titled Blood, Sweat & Chrome: The Wild and True Story of Mad Max: Fury Road (reported by Slash Film), it was revealed that the Thor star will play the primary villain in the upcoming Fury Road prequel. Fury Road Assistant Director P.J. Voeten said franchise creator George Miller “fell in love” with Hemsworth.