The most unexpected Zoom video chat EVER: Chris and Liam Hemsworth unite for unexpected project to raise money amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Chris and Liam Hemsworth teamed up for a very good cause on Monday.
The brothers joined Academy Award-winning filmmaker Taika Waititi to read Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach over a live Zoom video chat for charity.
Taika aims to read the entire classic with different celebrities over 10 episodes this month, raising money for Partners In Health amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Surprise! Chris (pictured) and Liam Hemsworth teamed up with filmmaker Taika Waititi to read Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach over a Zoom video chat for charity on Monday
Chris, Liam and actor Nick Kroll read chapters 1-4 for episode one on Monday.
Their fundraising video chat was uploaded to Roald Dahl HQ’s YouTube channel, alongside information about Partners In Health and how fans can donate.
According to the video’s description, the Roald Dahl Story Company and their partners will be matching every single donation made by viewers.
Fundraiser: Taika (pictured) aims to read the entire classic with different celebrities over 10 episodes this month, raising money for Partners In Health amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Chairty: According to the video’s description, the Roald Dahl Story Company and their partners will be matching every single donation made by viewers. Pictured: Liam Hemsworth
Many fans have already praised the project, saying it’s great for the entire family.
‘I would watch Chris Hemsworth reading a phone book,’ joked one person.
‘I will be sharing this with my class this week!’ commented a teacher.
Stars such as Cate Blanchett, Meryl Streep and Benedict Cumberbatch will continue the reading from Chris and Liam in future episodes of the series.
Home: Chris has been self-isolating from COVID-19 at his Byron Bay home with wife Elsa Pataky (pictured) and their three young children lately
Chris and Liam will only appear in the first instalment of the book reading.
The pair have recently been self-isolating in their Australian homes amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Whereas Chris has remained in Byron Bay with wife Elsa Pataky and their three children, Liam has been in his property on Phillip Island in Victoria with stunning model girlfriend Gabriella Brooks.
Interstate: Meanwhile, Liam has been quarantining at his property on Phillip Island in Victoria with stunning model girlfriend Gabriella Brooks (pictured)