'That's actually Chris Hemsworth': Crime 101 writer-director reveals why the Marvel star did all of his own stunts in the new heist thriller movie

• Crime 101 lead Chris Hemsworth did all of his own stunts in his new heist thriller movie
• Writer-director Bart Layton confirmed as much in an exclusive chat with TechRadar
• A behind-the-scenes featurette also showcases Hemsworth's stunt driving prowess

It turns out Chris Hemsworth is worthy of being an expert stuntperson as much as he is an Asgardian superhero, documentarian, and A-list actor.

Indeed, in his latest movie, a heist thriller titled Crime 101, the established Marvel actor was determined to perform all of his own car-based stunts. And, in an exclusive chat with TechRadar, writer-director Bart Layton confirmed Hemsworth is really behind the wheel of the film's pulsating action set-pieces.

In one of February 2026's new movies, Hemsworth plays Mike Davis, a jewellery thief with a mysterious past. Like any criminal worth their weight in gold, Davis always has an exit – and, the vast majority of the ...