The film is based on the true-to-life story of whaling ship ‘Essex,’ which in the winter of 1820 was assaulted by something no one could believe: a whale of mammoth size
Hemsworth shares, “Chase is a working-class guy who has the skill set and qualifications to be captain but not the birthright. Because he is not from a privileged family and doesn’t have the right name or background, he is pushed aside for captain to be first mate to George Pollard, much to his frustration and anger.”