Chris Hemsworth to take break from acting

Chris Hemsworth is planning to take a break from work. He might be taking the break once his press tour for the Disney+ series ‘Limitless’ wraps, reports Verity.

After meeting the doctor, Hemsworth came to know he has a genetic predisposition for Alzheimer’s disease.

Although Hemsworth said “it’s not like I’ve been handed my resignation,” the actor is now eight to 10 times more likely to develop the disease. Hemsworth’s grandfather is currently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.

As for his own predisposition diagnosis, Hemsworth said, “It’s not a pre-deterministic gene, but it is a strong indication. Ten years ago, I think it was more thought of as determinant.”

Shooting for ‘Limitless’ also led to the actor meeting with death doulas for the series final episode and confronting the end of his life. Hemsworth said all of these experiences inspired him to take time off from acting.

“It really triggered something in me to want to take some time off,” Hemsworth said. “And since we finished the show, I’ve been completing the things I was already contracted to do.”

“Now when I finish this tour this week, I’m going home and I’m going to have a good chunk of time off and just simplify,” he added. “Be with the kids, be with my wife.”