Is Chris Hemsworth the next Crocodile Dundee?

Chris Hemsworth could be wrestling crocs in the outback, as we hear he’s been tipped to play Crocodile Dundee in the reboot of the iconic 80s movie.

Speaking to News Corp, Kakadu Tourism chair Rick Allert said, “I'm sure any remake would be successful and Chris Hemsworth would have lots of appeal.”

The 1986 film's director Peter Fairman has also said that Hemsworth could play the son of Mick Dundee, who was played by Paul Hogan, in the possible remake.

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“I don't think there's any plans from (producer) John Cornell or from Paul (Hogan) to make another one but who knows, somebody else might come along and do it,” Peter Fairman told News Corp.

“It's a matter of striking a chord, and that movie came along at just the right time.

“It was shot in the right place and had a great character, and a great team of people putting it together in a really timely fashion.”

Chris was named Tourism Australia’s celebrity ambassador earlier this year, like Hogan had been before him.

“In Australia you’re surrounded by the most incredible natural beauty. Being in the water or near to it is a way of life for us,” said Chris in an official statement.

“It wasn't a hard decision to move back to Australia because this part of the world is such a special place.”

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