Chris Hemsworth has revealed he was banned from attempting to surf a 40-foot wave while filming his upcoming series Limitless: Live Better Now due to safety concerns. The actor, known for his daring stunts and adventurous spirit, had originally planned to include the surfing challenge in the new season of his National Geographic show, but the risk assessment team shut it down over fears he could drown — especially with Marvel’s next Thor film on the horizon.
Instead, Hemsworth ended up scaling a towering 600-foot (200-meter) dam wall in the Swiss Alps — a stunt that was somehow deemed safer than the giant wave. He joked that although both activities carried serious risks, producers couldn’t afford to let him wipe out in the ocean before finishing his upcoming projects.
Aside from death-defying climbs, Hemsworth also took on a new kind of challenge: learning to play the drums in just two weeks to perform live on stage with Ed Sheeran in front of 70,000 fans. He admitted he underestimated how difficult it would be to juggle work, press tours, and family life with the intense practice required, and ended up scrambling at the last minute to prepare. Despite developing blisters from constant rehearsals, he pushed through and described the performance in Bucharest as “terrifying” but deeply moving.
The actor compared the moment to a spiritual experience, saying it felt like “universal prayer or meditation on a big global scale,” and he was grateful to have been part of it.
Limitless: Live Better Now premieres August 15 on Disney+ and Hulu, and airs August 25 on National Geographic.
‘The Walking Dead’ Star Kelley Mack Dies at 33 After Battle With Cancer
Actress Kelley Mack, best known for her role as Addy in The Walking Dead, has sadly passed away at the age of 33 following a brave battle with glioma of the central nervous system — a rare and aggressive cancerous tumour.
Her real name was Kelly Klebenow, and she died peacefully on August 2, surrounded by her mother Kristen and aunt Karen. The heartbreaking news was confirmed by her family through a touching post shared on her Instagram account by her sister.
“It is with indelible sadness that we are announcing the passing of our dear Kelley,” the post read. “Such a bright, fervent light has transitioned to the beyond, where we all eventually must go… Kelley has already come to many of her loved ones in the form of various butterflies. She will be missed by so many to depths that words cannot express.”
Kelley’s life will be celebrated at a memorial service in Ohio on August 16. Her sister also praised her courage and spirit, writing:
“She was a tough SOB… I’m so f****** proud of her.”
Kelley made her mark in The Walking Dead Season 9 and left a lasting impression on fans and colleagues alike. Director Michael E. Satrazemis paid tribute, writing:
“A bright light on every level. All my love to those who love her.”
Actress Alanna Masterson, who starred alongside Kelley, said:
“What an incredible human. So proud to have fought alongside her in our final episode together.”
Aside from The Walking Dead, Kelley also appeared in Chicago Med, 9-1-1, and was a voice match for Gwen Stacy (originally played by Hailee Steinfeld) in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Her final on-screen appearance will be in the upcoming Universal film Ricky.
She is survived by her parents Kristen and Lindsay Klebenow, siblings Kathryn and Parker, grandparents Lois and Larry, and her beloved boyfriend, Logan.
Kelley Mack’s legacy is one of light, strength, and talent — and she will be deeply missed by fans, family, and fellow creatives.
