A Muay Thai celebrity obtained a front-row seat to a Hollywood motion set final month. By the top of the go to, the main man was half-seriously attempting to recruit him.
Rodtang Jitmuangnon met Chris Hemsworth on the set of “Extraction 3” in Ratchaburi, Thailand, on October 19. The go to got here forward of his ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Grand Prix quarterfinal in opposition to Nong-O Hama at The Interior Circle 38 on Friday, November 13, at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
The 2 stars first linked in 2024, when Hemsworth adopted the Thai on Instagram. The actor later despatched Rodtang a private video message wishing him luck earlier than his November 2024 bout with Jacob Smith at ONE 169.
After preserving in contact on-line, they lastly met when Hemsworth got here to Thailand to movie. Rodtang obtained particular entry to the set and located the actor simply as heat in particular person.
“He’s tremendous candy. After he completed a scene, he walked over to provide me a hug and shake my hand. At any time when he took a break between takes, he’d stroll over to talk and invite me to take images with him,” Rodtang mentioned.
Rodtang Jitmuangnon trades struggle ideas with Hemsworth
The previous six-time ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion couldn’t resist providing a couple of pointers whereas Hemsworth rehearsed his struggle scenes. Their banter rapidly became a working joke a couple of new profession.
Hemsworth has since invited Rodtang to the US in December and mentioned he desires to look at him struggle dwell.
“We had been messing round and joking with one another on set. Whereas he was rehearsing his motion scenes, I’d provide recommendation like, ‘It is best to throw your strikes like this as an alternative,’ simply placing myself on the market!” Rodtang mentioned.
“He laughed and mentioned, ‘Why don’t you come be a part of as my stunt double? Come on!’ I mentioned, ‘Let’s do it!’ He additionally instructed me that the subsequent time he will get an opportunity, he desires to come back watch me struggle in particular person. He was filming each single day till he flew again on the twenty fourth, however he even invited me to go to the US in December. We chat on a regular basis now.”
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