Filming is well underway for the Marvel blockbuster Thor: Love and Thunder, which has shifted production to Sydney.
On Tuesday, stars Matt Damon, Luke Hemsworth and Sam Neill were hard at work shooting scenes for the comic book franchise on an elaborate set, nestled on a cliff edge at Little Bay.
Matt, 50, was all but unrecognisable in a long, flowing, black wig, with tresses past his shoulders.
Hard at work: Filming is well underway for the Marvel blockbuster Thor: Love and Thunder, which has shifted production to Sydney. Pictured: Matt Damon and Luke Hemsworth
He wore an elaborate, futuristic outfit, which appeared to consist of a green jacket with gold accents and large, pointed shoulders.
Earlier, Matt had less eye-catching attire as he stepped on set in a black suit worn with a black tie.
Luke, 40, big brother to Thor star Chris Hemsworth, 37, was also on set, reprising his cameo from 2017’s Thor: Ragnarok.
Work it: On Tuesday, stars Matt Damon, Luke Hemsworth and Sam Neill were hard at work shooting scenes for the comic book franchise on an elaborate set
A look: Matt, 50, was all but unrecognisable in a long, flowing, black wig, with tresses past his shoulders
Style central: He wore an elaborate, futuristic outfit, which appeared to consist of a green jacket with gold accents and large, pointed shoulders
Sleek: Earlier, Matt had less eye-catching attire as he stepped on set in a black suit worn with a black tie
Lookalike: Luke, 40, big brother to Thor star Chris Hemsworth, 37, was also on set, reprising his cameo from 2017’s Thor: Ragnarok
Wow! Dressed in full Thor regalia, including a wig and fake beard, Luke looked astonishingly like his older sibling
Dressed in full Thor regalia, including a wig and fake beard, Luke looked astonishingly like his older sibling.
Sam Neill, 73, meanwhile donned a white shirt, pink jacket and an eye patch in a fetching salmon tone, while sporting a hefty beard.
The actors talked among themselves and appeared in good spirits as the enormous production bustled around them.
Try and tell them apart! From a distance Luke is a dead ringer for Chris
Busy: The actors talked among themselves and appeared in good spirits as the enormous production bustled around them
Rehash: It appears that the new film will reprise the ‘play within a film’ concept which appeared in the 2017 installment
Fun: In the 2017 film, the play was called ‘The Tragedy Of Loki’ and featured the same three cameos – Luke as Thor, Sam Neill as Odin, and Matt as Loki
Reprise: In Ragnarok, Matt portrayed an Asgardian actor playing the role of Loki in a stage play that the real Loki (Tom Hiddleston) was putting on
Changes: The Bourne Identity actor appears to have similar cameo in Thor: Love and Thunder, but there are rumours he possibly has a more important role this time
The heavily guarded set is expansive, with a multitude of tents and crew on hand, and enormous set pieces dwarfing the actors.
Director Taika Waititi, dressed in a fetching yellow shirt and blazer, was also on set instructing his cast during filming.
It appears that the new movie will reprise the ‘play within a film’ concept which appeared in the Thor: Ragnarok installment.
Cool: Sam Neill, 73, (pictured) meanwhile donned a white shirt, pink jacket and an eye patch in a fetching salmon tone
Him too: Also hinting at the reprisal of the play theme was the appearance of Sam, who performs as the play version of the character Odin in the Thor: Ragnarok skit
Pals: Sam was all smiles as she chatted happily to Matt in between scenes
Furry: The Australian actor had a hefty beard and long hair for the role
Uncredited: Matt’s cameo in Thor: Ragnarok was actually uncredited
The Sydney set on Tuesday resembled a High School play production, with a painted back drop and vintage style theatre curtains.
Also hinting at the reprisal of the play theme was the appearance of Sam, who performs as the play version of the character Odin in the Thor: Ragnarok skit.
In the 2017 film, the play was called ‘The Tragedy Of Loki’ and featured the same three cameos – Luke as Thor, Sam as Odin, and Matt as Loki.
Man of the hour: Director Taika Waititi, dressed in a fetching yellow shirt and blazer, was also on set instructing his cast during filming
Director Taika Waititi told Games Radar of the 2017 version of the play: ‘We filmed it and then we realized it might be funnier if we make it more of an in-joke, where the stars of this play were stars on earth’
Elaborate! The Sydney set on Tuesday resembled a High School play production, with a painted back drop and vintage style theatre curtains
In Ragnarok, Matt portrayed an Asgardian actor playing the role of Loki in a stage play that the real Loki (Tom Hiddleston) was putting on.
The Bourne Identity actor appears to have similar cameo in Thor: Love and Thunder, but there are rumours he possibly has a more important role this time.
A theory doing the rounds is that Thor may need someone to impersonate his deceased brother Loki, and calls upon Matt’s character to do so.
Director Taika Waititi told Games Radar of the 2017 version of the play: ‘We filmed it and then we realized it might be funnier if we make it more of an in-joke, where the stars of this play were stars on earth.’
Professionals! Luke and Matt appeared to be playing roles in the play while on stage
Shooting: The main shoot of the day appeared to be scenes for the play sequence
Dramatic! Matt was gesturing wildly with his hands while playing opposite Luke
Careful: The heavily guarded set is expansive, with a multitude of tents and crew on hand, and enormous set pieces dwarfing the actors
The latest installment of Thor is being filmed in Australia after receiving a $24.1million location incentive grant from the Federal Government.
Directed by Waititi, the film is expected to bring more than $178million to the local economy, create 2,500 jobs and enlist services from about 1,650 businesses.
According to Screen NSW, it’s part of a deal which will see several Marvel films made in Australia over the coming years.
It’s huge! From a distance the expanse of the set was truly evident
What a view: The set pieces were nestled on a cliff edge at Little Bay
A horse of course! There was even a cameo for a handsome white horse
Details: Extras in elaborate costumes got ready at the side of the stage
The film is largely being shot at Sydney’s Fox Studios, but elaborate structures have been seen at nearby Centennial Park, as well as Tuesday’s Little Bay set.
An impressive set was built in Centennial Park in late January, and in the first week of February actors were spotted filming scenes there in full costume.
Almost 24 hours after ‘cut’ was called on those scenes, the location was dismantled.
No expense spared: The film is largely being shot at Sydney’s Fox Studios, but elaborate structures have been seen at nearby Centennial Park, as well as Tuesday’s Little Bay set
All in: An impressive set was built in Centennial Park in late January, and in the first week of February actors were spotted filming scenes there in full costume
They work fast! Almost 24 hours after ‘cut’ was called on those scenes, the location was dismantled
Incoming: In the forthcoming Thor installment, Natalie Portman is back as Jane Foster, and will also pick up the hammer and become the Goddess of Thunder (the female Thor)
In the forthcoming Thor installment, Natalie Portman is back as Jane Foster, and will also pick up the hammer and become the Goddess of Thunder (the female Thor).
Natalie was absent for 2017’s Thor: Ragnarok, but was a key player in the first two Thor films in 2011 and 2013.
Thor: Love and Thunder is due for cinematic release in May 2022.
Soon: Thor: Love and Thunder is due for cinematic release in May 2022