Luke Hemsworth: From MMA Family to Acting Dirtbag

Luke Hemsworth embraced his "inner dirtbag" for his role as Gabriel in the film 'Beast,' even wearing his own snake skin boots for the part. He found it liberating to play a character who gives "the ick."

Growing up, Hemsworth and his brothers Chris and Liam were immersed in MMA and UFC, with "UFC Sundays" being a regular family tradition involving watching fights and wrestling. Hemsworth himself dabbles in boxing, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and Muay Thai.

He reflected on the challenges of being in a famous family, noting the stigma and assumption of easy roles. Hemsworth emphasized the need for meticulous preparation to prove himself. He humorously recounted being mistaken for his brother Liam, even at a premiere.

Recalling impactful childhood films, Hemsworth mentioned 'The NeverEnding Story' and the trauma of watching 'The Exorcist' as a teenager. He also shared an anecdote about meeting Linda Blair through her dog rescue foundation, leading to adopting a dog named Blu.

A memorable piece of advice came from Anthony Hopkins over breakfast. When discussing career decisions against his agents' advice, Hopkins simply said, "F*** them!" Hemsworth found this surprisingly potent guidance.

He also recommended the 'Red Rising' book series by Pierce Brown, praising its inventive sci-fi premise. As a secret talent, Hemsworth revealed he is skilled at taking macro photographs of insects, a passion he explored on Instagram.