It’s hard to think of anyone other than Chris Hemsworth to play Thor in the MCU, thanks to the actor’s iconic performance in the role. However, it turns out Reacher star Alan Ritchson was another front-runner before his failed audition for God of Thunder.
In an interview with Men’s Health, the actor spoke about his experience auditioning for Thor in 2011. He said, “I didn’t take it seriously. I thought, “If I looked like this guy, they’d throw me out of the role, and no one cares about acting.” However, after auditioning, he was cast. revealed. The team told him that it was actually his fault that they lost, but he did not show that he had the “skills”.
