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- Victor Magtanggol’s star Alden Richards aired his thoughts about the comparison between Thor and Victor Magtanggol.
- Richards also expressed his gratitude toward GMA for supporting the said production.
The comparison with Marvel‘s Thor and GMA Network‘s Victor Magtanggol has been the talk-of-the-town since the first teaser came out.
Memes and posts spread like wildfire on social media that Victor Magtanggol‘s star Alden Richards is aware of. Netizens feasted on the issue as Esquire Philippines published an opinion piece that enumerates the said similarities of the two superheroes.
READ: Esquire Philippines defends their article about “Victor Magtanggol” linking to “Thor”
In an interview wirh PEP.ph, Richards commented about the comparison and observations. He said that he with those who are waiting for the show to finally premiere tomorrow, July 30.
“Mas nandoon ako sa anggulo na hintayin niyo lang, teaser pa lang po ‘yan.
“We have so much more to show you, guys.”
Despite mixed reactions from the Netizens, Richards is still hopeful and optimistic about his upcoming show.
“Mas marami naman yung naka-appreciate. Mas marami yung nag-aabang sa pagbabalik ko po sa prime-time and feeling ko po ito na yun.
“I could say this is one of my biggest breaks in my showbiz career.”
The Kapuso star admitted that he is pressured since it is one of GMA Network’s big-budgeted shows this year.
READ: Kapuso executive hopes that “Victor Magtanggol” will be a hit like “Alyas Robin Hood”
“Medyo may kaba tapos yun nga, malaki yung budget so parang mas lalong nagkaroon ng pressure on my end and hindi lang sa akin, with the creatives and the team as well.
“But siguro, nawawala yun kapag sinimulan mo nang i-enjoy yung mga ginagawa mo and we don’t take anything too seriously. Siguro yung shoot minsan, medyo.”
Alden expressed his gratitude to all those who supported the show in order to improve the quality of Victor Magtanggol.
