Thor: Ragnarok: 'A Universal Road Movie' says Mark Ruffalo

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There’s lots to look forward to when Thor and The Hulk unite in Thor: Ragnarok; a smart directing choice in Taika Waititi, the return of Tom Hiddleston to the MCU and, let’s not forget, the cracking chemistry between Mark Ruffalo and Chris Hemsworth.

Teasing some of the inspirations for the upcoming film Mark Ruffalo told Empire that despite the cosmic setting, it’ll have the feel of a more traditional road movie.

“There’s a little bit of Midnight Run, with [Charles] Grodin and [Robert] De Niro,” Ruffalo told Empire. "I feel like that’s kind of where we’re heading with this relationship between Thor and Banner.” So is it a road movie? “It is a universal road movie – that’s where we’re heading,” he says, adding cryptically: “It’s not where you'd think it will be, so it’s not your classic road movie but it has that structure, I think."

However, Ruffalo has yet to read a script but promises the film will be more comedic than previous Marvel entries – and that’s down to just how well the pair work together.

“I love Chris [Hemsworth], and it’s not an accident that we’ve been put together because we have a good time together and we goof off. The fact that we’re moving towards the smart-comedic bent plays into our relationship.” And Banner will be heading to Asgard. “[Am I looking forward to that?] Hells, yeah.”

Thor: Ragnarok is scheduled for a UK release on October 27, 2017.

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