LIAM HEMSWORTH

“I haven’t spoken to him since he got Thor,” jokes Liam Hemsworth of his older brother Chris, who he lost out to for the lead role in Kenneth Branagh and Marvel Studio’s superhero movie. His jealousy is, however, just a joke. “It’s a friendly rivalry,” he says. “We definitely push each other to do better. If he gets a part over me, I’m as happy for him to get it as for myself.” 
    Having moved across the Pacific to LA, the Australian actor is taking steps to build his career from Australian TV actor to Hollywood star.  First up is romantic drama The Last Song opposite singer/songwriter/actress Miley Cyrus – someone he admits to having chemistry with on and off screen. “She was great to work with. She’s such a good person, really professional, and she has achieved so much for her age. It’s kind of incredible,” he says. And how was the experience of taking his first lead in an American film? “It was beautiful weather and we were shooting on the beach all day – it really was like a summer holiday and a really good time in my life. I’m excited for people to see the film.”

[Originally published in Wonderland Magazine Issue 22, April 2010. Photography Kenneth Cappello]