Blanchett enjoyed beating people in Thor...

Los Angeles Oct 25 (IANS) Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett who essays the fantastical character of Hela in "Thor: Ragnarok" says she "really enjoyed" beating people up as the female villain of the film.

"I think so (whether Hela is the most physical role she has ever taken). I m pretty physical when I m on stage. Indiana Jones was quite physical. But in terms of hand-to-hand combat this definitely wins. And that s been part of what I ve relished actually " Blanchett said in a statement.

She said she enjoyed working with Zoe Bell whom she called "the most extraordinary stunt person and also a wonderful actor".

"We had this sort of really symbiotic relationship. She s been very generous and clear and such an incredible teacher showing me how to mime better. But also to say that this moment leads here and that there s an opportunity if you wanted to do something in here.

"It s not looking at a fight in a traditional way which is a series of punches and kicks and knocking someone to the ground. There s a psychology in it which has been really fun to play with. I ve loved it " she added.

Blanchett also said that "some of the happiest times on this film for me have been beating people up. I ve really enjoyed it".

"I was like oh I don t have to speak today. I can just throw axes into someone s gut and decapitate that person there . So it s been good " she said.

Marvel Studios "Thor: Ragnarok" is directed by Taika Waititi and also stars Chris Hemsworth Mark Ruffalo Idris Elba Anthony Hopkins and Jeff Goldblum among others. The movie will release in India on November 3.

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