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Chris Hemsworth Recalls "Out of Body Experience" While Performing with Ed Sheeran on Stage

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Australian actor Chris Hemsworth recently spoke about his experience performing alongside singer Ed Sheeran on stage, describing it as an "out of body experience." The Thor star, 41, had learned to play the drums for the National Geographic series Limitless: Live Better Now and joined Sheeran on stage to play in front of 70,000 people in Bucharest, Romania. Hemsworth reflected on the show, saying it pushed him to his emotional and physical limits, and that the team discussed new challenges and science for the second season. The first episode of the series, Brain Power, follows Hemsworth's journey learning to play the drums, including the surprise live performance with Sheeran. Hemsworth and his family attended the series London premiere on July 17, and the National Geographic show will be available on Disney+ on August 15.

Key Takeaways:

  • Chris Hemsworth described performing with Ed Sheeran as an "out of body experience," where he felt connected with the mass group of people and a universal intention towards something positive.
  • The performance was part of the National Geographic series Limitless: Live Better Now, where Hemsworth learned to play the drums as part of the show.
  • Hemsworth reflected on the show's first season, stating it almost killed him emotionally and physically, but was by design.
  • The team discussed new science and challenges for the second season, including what new science to tackle and how to expand upon previous topics.
  • The first episode of the series, Brain Power, follows Hemsworth's journey learning to play the drums, including a surprise live performance with Sheeran.
  • Hemsworth climbed a 600-foot frozen wall and underwent special forces pain training in South Korea as part of the show.
  • Hemsworth and his family attended the London premiere of the series on July 17.
  • The National Geographic show will be available on Disney+ on August 15.

Statistics:

  • 70,000 people attended the concert where Hemsworth performed with Ed Sheeran on stage.
  • The first season of the series pushed Hemsworth to his emotional and physical limits.
  • The wall Hemsworth climbed was 600 feet tall.
  • Hemsworth underwent special forces pain training in South Korea as part of the show.

Sources:

  • [National Geographic]
  • [Disney+]
  • [Limitless: Live Better Now]

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