The Norse God gets a haircut and a much funnier tone in his next big Marvel adventure.

Sometimes even superheroes need makeovers.

And lets face it: Thors hair was always a little too Nelson-circa-1990.

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It felt like a rebirth for me as the actor but also as the character.

Marvels third solo outing for Thor is a fresh start in more than just follicular ways.

No one cares what prince or king Thor may have been in another world.

Also, his strength is pretty easily matched with those he finds himself amongst.

Case in point: Sakaars most successful (and popular) fighter is The Hulk.

Each day we were like, Are we pushing it too far?

Are we allowed to have this much fun?

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Now theRagnarokteam just has to see if the Marvel audience is open to such a recalibration.

We want people to care what happens and care that the hero succeeds.

I think tonally its like a slight shift.

I dont feel nervous I feel good about it.