Chris Hemsworth, known for wielding Thor’s hammer Mjolnir in the Marvel movies, picked up drumsticks instead at a recent Ed Sheeran concert in Bucharest, Romania.

Hemsworth was in the location filming an episode of his documentary series, Limitless with Chris Hemsworth.

“Got [Chris Hemsworth] to learn to play drums for my stadium show,” Sheeran wrote on an Instagram post, as he encouraged fans to watch the Avengers actor’s latest project.

Hemsworth played drums during Sheeran’s hit “Thinking Out Loud”.

The event was more than a simple concert collaboration. Hemsworth’s appearance had a much more important context.

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Chris Hemsworth Plays Drums At Ed Sheeran Concert

The surprise collaboration between Ed Sheeran and Chris Hemsworth wasn’t just a treat for the eyes and ears.

It was also a fascinating glimpse into Hemsworth’s ongoing exploration of human limits through the Limitless documentary series.

The actor, best known for his portrayal of Thor, approached Sheeran about possibly hammering the drums in front of a huge stadium audience.

“Basically what’s happening is Chris emailed me last December saying he’s doing a documentary on cognitive health and the benefits of learning an instrument,” Sheeran explained.

“And he came to visit me, and he has learned drums and he’s coming on stage in front of 70,000 [people].”

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Hemsworth’s Interest In Cognitive Health

Chris Hemsworth’s interest in cognitive health is a fascinating journey into his own personal concerns.

While working on the docuseries about aging and decline for National Geographic in 2022, Hemsworth underwent genetic testing which resulted in his “biggest fear” being realized.

The DNA testing yielded evidence of two copies of the APOE4 gene, a marker indicating that the 40-year-old star is 8 to 10 times more likely than the average person to develop Alzheimer’s.

Hemsworth teaming up with Sheeran underscores a broader message about mental agility and personal growth, themes central to Limitless.

A synopsis of the series’ second season states Hemsworth “will travel to the ends of the Earth to uncover the latest scientific thinking and unlock some of the world’s best-kept secrets to living a better life.”

That path led him to Romania and a stadium full of Ed Sheeran fans where he was tasked with overcoming any trepidation and performing on the drums – something he just learned – for the pop music star.

Chris Hemsworth’s drumming stint with Ed Sheeran will be remembered not just for its novelty but for its message: that stepping out of one’s comfort zone can lead to extraordinary moments.

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