Chris Hemsworth’s new role overshadowed by Marvel fans

He’s best known for playing Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. 

But now Chris Hemsworth is trying something new with the leading role in producer Jerry Bruckheimer’s new 9/11 war drama, 12 Strong.

However, despite shedding his superhero image for the action-packed war flick, fans still seem more preoccupied with Hemsworth’s iconic Marvel character.

Switching it up: Chris Hemsworth is trying something new with the leading role in producer Jerry Bruckheimer’s new 9/11 war drama, 12 Strong

The official YouTube trailer was flooded with comments related to Thor, with one fan writing: ‘Ok so Thor got a job on Earth.’ 

Another said: ‘Why any fear when there’s Thor.’

‘Looks interesting… The first thing I thought was…THOR!!!’ wrote another.

The official YouTube trailer was flooded with comments related to Thor, with one fan writing: 'Ok so Thor got a job on Earth'

The official YouTube trailer was flooded with comments related to Thor, with one fan writing: ‘Ok so Thor got a job on Earth’

'Looks interesting... The first thing I thought was...THOR!!!' wrote another

‘Looks interesting… The first thing I thought was…THOR!!!’ wrote another

Many other comments on the video were directed at 12 Strong’s distributor Warner Bros. Pictures, who were also behind the DC Comics movie Justice League.

Disgruntled fans came in droves to complain about the company cutting Justice League’s run-time down to two hours, with many demanding that director Zack Snyder’s original version be released as soon as possible.

‘Did WB force this to be under 2 hours too?’ wrote one snarky fanboy.

Many other comments on the video were directed at 12 Strong's distributor Warner Bros. Pictures, who were also behind the DC Comics movie Justice League

Many other comments on the video were directed at 12 Strong’s distributor Warner Bros. Pictures, who were also behind the DC Comics movie Justice League

Another asked: ‘Hey WB you gonna cut scenes from this movie like you did Justice league?’

‘PLEASE RELEASE ZACK SNYDER’S CUT IN JUSTICE LEAGUE,’ screeched another. 

Chris Hemsworth’s 12 Strong is due for release in January. 

Thor who? Chris Hemsworth's 12 Strong is due for release in January

Thor who? Chris Hemsworth’s 12 Strong is due for release in January

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