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Chris Hemsworth Admits He Was “Very Intimidated” Working With Halle Berry
<p class="" data-start="332" data-end="513">Chris Hemsworth may be known for his mighty portrayal of Thor, but even the God of Thunder gets nervous sometimes. And this time, it wasn’t a villain or a stunt. It was Halle Berry.</p>
<p class="" data-start="515" data-end="760">During a candid chat with <em data-start="541" data-end="550">E! News</em>, Hemsworth opened up about feeling genuinely intimidated by the Oscar-winning actress as they filmed scenes for the upcoming thriller <em data-start="685" data-end="696">Crime 101</em>. And in true Hemsworth fashion, he didn’t sugarcoat the nerves.</p>
<p class="" data-start="762" data-end="924">“I&#8217;ve admired Halle&#8217;s work for years,” he said. “I was very intimidated to sit opposite her within the scene and try not to just be in awe of what she was doing.”</p>
<p class="" data-start="926" data-end="958">Let’s be real — who wouldn’t be?</p>
<h2 class="" data-start="960" data-end="1004">An Unlikely Confession From a Marvel Hero</h2>
<p class="" data-start="1006" data-end="1110">This isn’t the kind of thing you’d expect to hear from a guy who’s wrestled gods and monsters on screen.</p>
<p class="" data-start="1112" data-end="1279">Hemsworth, who’s spent more than a decade as one of the most bankable action stars in the world, admitted that acting across from Berry was a whole different ballgame.</p>
<p class="" data-start="1281" data-end="1351">It wasn’t about action sequences or explosions. It was about presence.</p>
<p class="" data-start="1353" data-end="1429">And Berry? She wasn’t just professional — she was disarming in the best way.</p>
<p class="" data-start="1431" data-end="1536">“She made me comfortable quickly,” he said, smiling. “I was delighted to be sharing the screen with her.”</p>
<p data-start="1431" data-end="1536"><a href="https://www.theibulletin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/chris-hemsworth-halle-berry-crime-101-set-photo.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-57171" src="https://www.theibulletin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/chris-hemsworth-halle-berry-crime-101-set-photo.jpg" alt="chris hemsworth halle berry crime 101 set photo" width="1177" height="823" /></a></p>
<h2 class="" data-start="1538" data-end="1597">Respect, Admiration, and a Moment That Sealed Everything</h2>
<p class="" data-start="1599" data-end="1702">But this isn’t a one-sided admiration story. Halle Berry had her own story to tell, and it left a mark.</p>
<p class="" data-start="1704" data-end="1840">She revealed that during the shoot for <em data-start="1743" data-end="1754">Crime 101</em>, Hemsworth stood up for her in a pivotal moment. The kind of moment you don’t forget.</p>
<p class="" data-start="1842" data-end="1996">“I instantly knew right then — I’m going to follow this guy, be a fan of this guy for the rest of my life,” Berry said. “Because he stood up for a woman.”</p>
<p class="" data-start="1998" data-end="2178">It’s a rare thing in Hollywood. And it wasn’t some performative gesture. According to Berry, it was the kind of sincere, in-the-moment reaction that speaks volumes about character.</p>
<p class="" data-start="2180" data-end="2293">That single action solidified a bond of mutual respect between the two stars — not just as actors, but as people.</p>
<h2 class="" data-start="2295" data-end="2329">A Cast Built for the Big Screen</h2>
<p class="" data-start="2331" data-end="2509"><em data-start="2331" data-end="2342">Crime 101</em> is shaping up to be more than just another big-budget thriller. The cast reads like a box-office dream: Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry, Mark Ruffalo, and Barry Keoghan.</p>
<p class="" data-start="2511" data-end="2701">Adapted from Don Winslow’s novella, the film centers around a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game between a jewel thief and a relentless detective. Tension, grit, and star power — it&#8217;s all there.</p>
<p class="" data-start="2703" data-end="2747">Here’s a quick snapshot of who’s who so far:</p>
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<th data-start="2749" data-end="2767">Actor</th>
<th data-start="2767" data-end="2797">Known For</th>
<th data-start="2797" data-end="2826">Role in <em data-start="2807" data-end="2818">Crime 101</em> (TBD)</th>
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</thead>
<tbody data-start="2904" data-end="3224">
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<td>Chris Hemsworth</td>
<td><em data-start="2923" data-end="2929">Thor</em>, <em data-start="2931" data-end="2943">Extraction</em></td>
<td>Lead (Confirmed)</td>
</tr>
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<td>Halle Berry</td>
<td><em data-start="3002" data-end="3018">Monster’s Ball</em>, <em data-start="3020" data-end="3033">John Wick 3</em></td>
<td>Confirmed</td>
</tr>
<tr data-start="3065" data-end="3144">
<td>Mark Ruffalo</td>
<td><em data-start="3085" data-end="3096">Spotlight</em>, <em data-start="3098" data-end="3108">Avengers</em></td>
<td>Confirmed</td>
</tr>
<tr data-start="3145" data-end="3224">
<td>Barry Keoghan</td>
<td><em data-start="3165" data-end="3192">The Banshees of Inisherin</em></td>
<td>Confirmed</td>
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</tbody>
</table>
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<p class="" data-start="3226" data-end="3372">The project is being helmed by <em data-start="3257" data-end="3275">American Animals</em> director Bart Layton, known for his character-driven narratives that play with fact and fiction.</p>
<h2 class="" data-start="3374" data-end="3406">Chemistry That Can’t Be Faked</h2>
<p class="" data-start="3408" data-end="3559">Onscreen chemistry is hard to define — but you know it when you see it. And according to Hemsworth, it’s exactly what he felt while working with Berry.</p>
<p class="" data-start="3561" data-end="3741">“People bring out not just the best in you, but also a comfort level where it does feel like it’s a place to explore and to examine different ideas, try different things,” he said.</p>
<p class="" data-start="3743" data-end="3770">Short version? He loved it.</p>
<p class="" data-start="3772" data-end="3929">He even admitted that the experience wasn’t just professionally rewarding — it was personally enriching. That kind of thing doesn’t happen on every film set.</p>
<p class="" data-start="3931" data-end="4040">And sometimes, it takes just one person to shift the energy of a scene — or a story — in the right direction.</p>
<h2 class="" data-start="4042" data-end="4073">Not Just Another Pretty Cast</h2>
<p class="" data-start="4075" data-end="4182">While the star power might steal the early headlines, <em data-start="4129" data-end="4140">Crime 101</em> has some serious substance backing it up.</p>
<p class="" data-start="4184" data-end="4371">The original novella by Winslow is part of a larger series, with a strong cult following. The story digs into moral ambiguity, desperation, and the thin lines people cross under pressure.</p>
<p class="" data-start="4373" data-end="4540">Plus, Netflix has reportedly partnered with Amazon to co-distribute the film. Yep, you read that right. Two streaming giants. One gritty thriller. A whole lot of buzz.</p>
<p class="" data-start="4542" data-end="4681">And let’s not forget the emotional honesty Hemsworth brought to the table. That vulnerability is rare. It’s raw. It’s what people remember.</p>
<h2 class="" data-start="4683" data-end="4722">Fan Reactions Are Already Pouring In</h2>
<p class="" data-start="4724" data-end="4812">The internet is already lighting up with reactions to the Hemsworth-Berry collaboration.</p>
<p class="" data-start="4814" data-end="4972">Some fans are stunned by the pairing, calling it “unexpected in the best way.” Others are just happy to see two veterans of the big screen finally teaming up.</p>
<p class="" data-start="4974" data-end="5015">One user on X (formerly Twitter) wrote,</p>
<p class="" data-start="5018" data-end="5145">“Chris Hemsworth saying he was <em data-start="5049" data-end="5062">intimidated</em> by Halle Berry is exactly the kind of humble energy we need more of in Hollywood.”</p>
<p class="" data-start="5147" data-end="5349">Meanwhile, Berry fans are thrilled to see her taking on a meatier role after recent action-heavy turns. And with Ruffalo and Keoghan in the mix, <em data-start="5292" data-end="5303">Crime 101</em> may be one of 2025’s most anticipated titles.</p>

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