Furiosa: Chris Hemsworth’s character is ‘a pretty horrible guy’, says actor

Interpreter of one of the antagonists of Furiosa: A Mad Max Sagaone of the most anticipated films of 2024, Chris Hemsworth gave some details about his character, called Dementusand described him as “a pretty horrible guy.”

Directed by George Miller and starring Anya Taylor-Joy (Angry), the cast also features Charlie Fraser, Tom Burke, Angus Sampson, Nathan Jones, Alyla Browne, Daniel Webber, Nat Buchanan, between others. Read the synopsis below:

The young woman Angry falls into the hands of a large horde of bikers led by the warlord Dementus. Sweeping Wastelandthey find the Citadelchaired by Immortan Joe. As the two tyrants fight for dominance, Angry He soon finds himself in an ongoing battle to return home.

During an interview with Empire, Hemsworth explained a little about his character’s personality. “Throughout the film, we return to the discussion: ‘This is evil, but what is the intention? [de Dementus] behind this?’ It’s not just sadistic insanity,” he stated. “There is a real purpose, the gears are turning, he is plotting and planning and ten steps ahead of everyone else.”

“I think there is a paternal quality and nature to the relationship in his eyes. She, I’m sure, would argue the complete opposite to her death,” the actor continued in the conversation when comparing Dementus with characters from Taylor-Joy.