Chris Hemsworth is trending for two reasons. Muay Thai star Rodtang Jitmuangnon visited him on the Thailand set of Extraction 3 in October 2026, and an old interview about his 2015 film In the Heart of the Sea resurfaced, in which he called the shoot brutal.
Here is what actually happened, what he said, and what comes next for the actor.
Key takeaways
- Rodtang, a former ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion, met Hemsworth on the Extraction 3 set in Ratchaburi, Thailand, in a visit reported on 20 October 2026.
- Rodtang gave Hemsworth personalised gloves. Hemsworth said they were going “straight to the trophy room”.
- A report published on 25 October 2026 revisits his comments on In the Heart of the Sea (2015): “it was not fun”.
- His next big release is Avengers: Doomsday, dated 18 December 2026.
What happened when Rodtang visited the Extraction 3 set?
According to ONE Championship, Rodtang dropped in on Hemsworth while the Australian actor was filming in Ratchaburi, Thailand. Khaosod English reported the meeting on 20 October 2026.
Both men posted photos and video. Rodtang struck his trademark thunder-grab pose, and Hemsworth answered by copying Rodtang’s Muay Thai head shake.
Hemsworth wrote “All class, absolute champion” and said the gloves were headed to his trophy room. Rodtang replied: “Thank you for the opportunity to meet you, my brother. I will always love and respect you.”
{{IMG1}}Why is Extraction 3 being filmed in Thailand?
Extraction 3 is the third film in Netflix’s action franchise, with Hemsworth returning as mercenary Tyler Rake. Reports from October 2026 place the shoot in Thailand, with Hemsworth training with a combat coach for the fights.
Thailand is not new territory for him. He shot a different Netflix thriller there in 2018, so the crews and locations are familiar. Muay Thai is also the country’s national sport, which makes a champion’s cameo on set a natural fit.
Rodtang has his own date coming up. ONE Championship says he is preparing for a bout with Nong-O Hama on 13 November at The Inner Circle 38, a Grand Prix quarterfinal at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok.
What did Hemsworth say about the ‘brutal’ 2015 role?
The film is In the Heart of the Sea, directed by Ron Howard. It dramatises the 1820 whaling disaster that inspired Herman Melville’s Moby-Dick, with Hemsworth as first mate Owen Chase alongside Cillian Murphy and Tom Holland.
Far Out Magazine revisited an ABC7 interview in which he described the shoot. “We were exhausted. We were uncomfortable. We were wet,” he said, calling it brutal and adding, “it was not fun.” He also admitted his moods were hard on the people around him.
Parts of the ship were built in a studio water tank, and the actors were soaked daily with hundreds of gallons of cold water. To look like an ordinary man of 1820 rather than a superhero, Hemsworth also lost a large amount of weight.
Howard offered a kinder memory: “I will never forget the level of commitment they all gave.” The film itself disappointed at the box office.
{{IMG2}}How do the two stories compare?
| Detail | Extraction 3 | In the Heart of the Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Year | Filming in October 2026 | Released 2015 |
| Role | Tyler Rake, mercenary | Owen Chase, first mate |
| Physical demand | Combat training | Weight loss, cold water, tank shoots |
| Mood | Warm, playful set visit | “Brutal”, “not fun” |
My read, and it is opinion: the contrast is why people are clicking. One is a champion swapping gloves and jokes; the other is a reminder of what an actor endures for a role audiences barely noticed.
What happens next for Chris Hemsworth?
Extraction 3 is still in production, so expect more set news before any release date is confirmed. After it, Hemsworth returns as Thor in Avengers: Doomsday, which is scheduled for 18 December 2026.
{{IMG3}}Rodtang’s Lumpinee Stadium bout on 13 November 2026 is the other date to watch. Dates for films and fights can shift, so check the official Netflix, Marvel and ONE Championship channels.
FAQ
Who is Rodtang?
Rodtang Jitmuangnon is a Thai Muay Thai fighter and former ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion.
Which 2015 film did Hemsworth call brutal?
In the Heart of the Sea, the Ron Howard film about the whaling disaster behind Moby-Dick. He said the shoot was exhausting and that “it was not fun”.
When is his next film out?
Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled for 18 December 2026. Extraction 3 has no confirmed date in the reports I found.
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