'Chris is so funny and we will use a bit more of that': Director of Thor: Ragnarok says Hemsworth will unleash his humour in third installment of superhero epic

Chris Hemsworth is known to be witty cracking jokes and pulling goofy faces with endearing ease, but has yet to be unleashed in-character as Thor.

So when filming gets underway on the third Thor film on the Gold Coast in July, director Taika Waititi will find ways to let the Australian star’s natural humour shine through.

'Because, with the Thor franchise in particular, the films do have a bit of humour in them so they’re a lot more successful,' he told the Daily Telegraph.

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Funnier: When filming gets underway on the third Thor film on the Gold Coast in July, director Taika Waititi will find ways to let Chris Hemsworth's natural humour shine through

'It reminds the audience that it is entertainment.

'Chris is so funny as well and we will use a bit more of that, but it is not a comedy film.'

The Kiwi director confirmed Thor: Ragnarok would start shooting within weeks in sunny Queensland ahead of the 2017 release date.

Just a few weeks away: The Kiwi director confirmed Thor: Ragnarok would soon start shooting in the sunny Queensland locale ahead of the 2017 release date (pictured shooting on location in London for the second film)

Pre-production: Waititi was even hanging out with Hemsworth at his Byron Bay property, working on the script, brainstorming and designing props and costumes

Waititi was even hanging out with Hemsworth at his Byron Bay property, working on the script, brainstorming and designing props and costumes.

Hemsworth is not the only Australian attached to the superhero epic with superstar actress Cate Blanchett set to play the villain Hela.

The Hulk, played by Mark Ruffalo, will also make an appearance, as will Jeff Goldblum as Grandmaster and Tessa Thomson as Valkyrie.

Funny man: Hemsworth’s comedy chops are as oversized as his biceps and the subject of many internet lists and compilation videos (pictured here laughing with Thor co-star Tom Hiddleston)

Pleased to meet you: His antics include playing with Thor wax figure at Madame Tussauds

Also on set for the new film will be Hemsworth’s musclebound stunt double Bobby Holland Hanton, who said he had to eat 35 meals a day and train 18 hours a week to get ‘anywhere near’ the Australian actor’s size.

Hemsworth’s comedy chops are as oversized as his biceps and the subject of many internet lists and compilation videos.

Highlights include him eating a boomerang at an Australian film event, playing with Thor wax figure at Madame Tussauds, and bantering with fellow Avenger stars about Thor being left out of Captain America: Civil War.

Class clown: Hemsworth was once snapped eating a boomerang at an Australian film event

Aren't I pretty? Hemmsworth caresses the chin of his Thor waxwork likeness

“Who cares? I mean, where was the invite for me and Hulk? You just left the two biggest, strongest Avengers out of this one, did ya?, he said when asked which side he was on in a video posted by Disney last month.

“Let us know when you’re done messing around, then the big boys will step in.”

He recently played the hilarious and campy Kevin in the new Ghostbusters film, who he described as a ‘big dumb puppy dog’.

Thor always wins: The Hulk, played by Mark Ruffalo (left), will also make an appearance in the third Thor film. While The Hulk is bigger in the film, Hemsworth always wins arm wrestles in real life