Thor actor Chris Hemsworth says Scottish Highlands are 'an iconic battle scene'
Chris Hemsworth has declared his love for Scotland's majestic Highlands, calling the dramatic landscape "perfect" for battle scenes and expressing his hopes to return to the country for future film projects.
The 41-year-old star, best known for his role as Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, told the Sunday Mail that filming in Scotland during Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame left a lasting impression on him.
While production on the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday is now underway in Windsor Great Park near Pinewood Studios and Windsor Castle, the actor confirmed that Scotland is not part of the filming schedule this time around, Scottish Daily Express reports
But for Hemsworth, it's a country he's eager to revisit, both on and off screen.
'Filming The Avengers in Scotland was a really cool experience,' he said.
'It doesn't look like we are coming back for Doomsday. But I'd love to not only visit there again but to film and do more work in the country. The people are amazing.'
'There is something majestic about the Highlands, I'd love to do another movie there one day. It's just a place made for an iconic battle scene. The backdrop is just stunning.'
Hemsworth rose to global fame after being cast as the Norse god of thunder in 2011's Thor, a role he has reprised in more than nine films over the last decade. 'I love the character, and being cast as Thor has opened up so many opportunities,' he added.
Scotland has already left a notable stamp on the Marvel universe. In Avengers: Endgame, Thor is seen in a low moment of his life, battling depression after failing to stop Thanos in Infinity War.
The God of Thunder retreats from the world and relocates to a quiet coastal settlement, the fictional New Asgard.
That fictional home was brought to life in none other than St Abbs, a tiny Scottish fishing village with just over 100 residents.
Once known mostly for diving and seafood, the town became a fan-favourite filming location almost overnight when Endgame was released in April 2022.
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During production in May 2017, Marvel crews transformed the village into Thor's new sanctuary, erecting signage for traditional dishes like haggis and cullen skink at the character's local pub, The Cormorant and Tun. Eagle-eyed viewers even spotted a bottle of Irn-Bru in Thor's home when Rocket Raccoon, voiced by Bradley Cooper, came to visit.
The unexpected spotlight sparked a flurry of interest in St Abbs, with online searches for New Asgard soaring in the days after the film's release.
While many fans assumed Thor's refuge would be found in Norway, due to his mythological roots, directors Anthony and Joe Russo chose the Scottish coastline instead.
Avengers: Endgame went on to become the second highest grossing film of all time, taking in over £2 billion worldwide, and giving a quiet corner of Scotland a starring role in cinematic history.
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