Why Chris Hemsworth was ‘desperate’ to get the Covid vaccine months ago – but still ‘refused to publicise the jab in a government campaign’
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Chris Hemsworth made headlines this week amid claims he declined to appear in a star-studded advertising campaign promoting the Covid-19 vaccine in Australia.
The Byron Bay local, 38, was reportedly trying to secure himself a Pfizer jab in June, but when the government offered him a ‘speedy vaccination’ in exchange for featuring in the public health campaign, he turned them down.
While it’s unclear why Hemsworth rejected the offer, a new report sheds some light on the circumstances surrounding the Hollywood star’s desire to get vaccinated in the first place.
New details: Chris Hemsworth was ‘desperate’ to get the Covid vaccine in June because he needed it for a big-budget docuseries helmed by Oscar-nominated director Darren Aronofsky
The Thor actor needed the jab as soon as possible so he could star in a National Geographic docuseries called Limitless, which began filming in mid-June, according to The Sydney Morning Herald.
The big-budget production was filmed in Armidale, in northern NSW, and involved vulnerable Indigenous communities, making it necessary for the cast and crew to be vaccinated.
Produced by Oscar-nominated director Darren Aronofsky and media executive Jane Root, Limitless will see Hemsworth take part in various challenges exploring different ways to extend the human lifespan.
Offer: The Thor actor is starring in a National Geographic docuseries called Limitless, which began filming in mid-June. Pictured on April 19, 2021, in Sydney
Hemsworth will test six supposedly life-extending techniques: regenerating damage, maximising strength, building resilience, shocking the body, supercharging memory and confronting mortality.
‘Basically, I was somehow convinced to volunteer myself as a human guinea pig and endure a series of mental and physical challenges across the globe, all for the sake of science,’ Hemsworth said in a statement.
‘We’re hoping to shed some light on new ideas and emerging science with the focus on extending a healthy lifespan.’
The show must go on: The big-budget production was filmed in Armidale, in northern NSW, and involved vulnerable Indigenous communities, making it necessary for the cast and crew to be vaccinated. Hemsworth is pictured on June 4, 2019, in Paris
The SMH reported on Monday that Hemsworth had been trying to secure himself a jab as quickly as possible so he could start working on a ‘secret film project’ in June.
He was apparently ‘reluctant’ to get the AstraZeneca vaccine, yet could not access a Pfizer shot in his home town of Byron Bay, the newspaper alleged.
At about this time Hemsworth was asked by the federal government to take part in a campaign featuring some of the country’s most famous figures.
Requirement: Hemsworth (pictured with wife Elsa Pataky) had been trying to secure himself a jab as quickly as possible so he could start working on a ‘secret film project’. However, he declined to publicise the jab as part of government campaign and hasn’t explained why
In return, the government reportedly agreed to let Hemsworth ‘jump the queue’ to receive a speedy vaccination of his choice.
However, Hemsworth is said to have turned down the offer and sourced a vaccine ‘elsewhere’, without promoting the jab as part of a campaign.
It’s unclear whether the forthcoming vaccine campaign will be a TV advert, social media drive or some other form of public service announcement.
Hemsworth’s representatives did not respond to Daily Mail’s request for comment.
Test: Limitless will see Hemsworth take part in various challenges exploring different ways to extend the human lifespan
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