Luke Hemsworth on ‘Beast,’ Family Life, and the Hemsworth Name

A Role Close to Home

In a recent interview, actor Luke Hemsworth discussed his role in the film Beast, playing a character named Gabriel. He stated that the character drew from aspects of himself, including wearing his own snake skin boots and keeping one of the character's suits. Hemsworth noted the enjoyment of playing such roles.

"I wore my own boots. I kept one of the suits. It's fun to play those kinds of characters."

Family, Fighting, and Fitness

Regarding his family's interest in MMA and UFC, Hemsworth said he has trained in boxing, Brazilian jiujitsu, and muay thai. Sunday gatherings often involve watching UFC and wrestling. He mentioned that his brother Liam claims to be undefeated in wrestling but advised not to believe him.

A Father's Stunt

Hemsworth revealed that he recently performed a front flip on a trampoline in front of his 14-year-old daughter, offering a glimpse into his active family life.

Working with Russell Crowe

He discussed working with Russell Crowe, noting he has been in three films with Crowe but never shared a scene. He described Crowe as a powerful actor who supported the crew during production of Poker Face.

The Weight of a Famous Name

On the topic of his famous family, Hemsworth said the Hemsworth name can make it harder to secure roles due to assumptions, requiring extra preparation. He noted that people sometimes confuse him with his brothers, citing an incident where he was introduced as Liam at the Beast premiere.

"The name opens some doors, but it also means you have to work twice as hard to prove yourself."

Childhood Memories

As a child, Hemsworth was affected by the scene in The NeverEnding Story where the horse Artax sinks into the Swamp of Sadness. He also recalled watching The Exorcist at home while his parents were out.

Rescue Dog and Life Advice

Hemsworth acquired a dog named Blu from Linda Blair's rescue foundation after visiting her facility. He shared advice from Anthony Hopkins, who told him to ignore agents and do what he wants.

Books and Bizarre Wishes

Hemsworth recommended the Red Rising book series by Pierce Brown, expressing interest in appearing in a potential TV adaptation. His controversial opinion was a quote from Dumb and Dumber.

He also expressed a desire to see a 20-foot-long grasshopper as a pet and noted his skill in taking macro photographs of insects.