In a universe of infinite timelines and variations, one thing is certain: God of Mischief’s work is not done yet. 15 years after debut in MCU thorTom Hiddleston set to return as Asgardian trickster in upcoming blockbuster Avengers: DoomsdayScheduled for next December. Following her transformational journey in the two-season Disney+ series bottle gourdThe actor recently revealed about his association with the character and some details about the film.
childhood love for redemption
In a new interview with GQ, Tom revealed that his affinity for Loki is rooted in a childhood love of stories of second chances. miss watching The Shawshank Redemption (1994) As a teenager and watching Paul Scofield in John Gabriel Borkman’s play, he considered the emotional weight of a character trying to rebuild. Tom shared, “I still find it incredibly emotional. It’s very touching, the idea that you get another chance. I think I wish that for everyone.”
While his previous characters struggled with their past, Loki found a way to rewrite his past. By the end of his streaming series, the former villain found himself in control of all timelines in the Marvel Multiverse. Tom said that he enjoys working on bottle gourd Because it forced the character to confront her failed invasion of Earth and her complicated bond with Thor. “To become someone different, who had a different ending to her story, she had to make peace with the things she did,” he explained, “It gave her the power to be the author on her own story.”
An important change for the MCU
The stakes for his next appearance are higher than ever. While Loki was originally created to have a storyline with Kang the Conqueror, Marvel took over the role after Jonathan Majors was convicted of rape and assault charges. Now, the spotlight is turning towards Avengers: DoomsdayTom, who has already completed his scenes, teased that the script is something fans have never seen before, He teased, “It’s monumental, The center of the story is absolutely brilliant and it was such a surprise when I read it, It had never been done before,”
life beyond the multiverse
Beyond the MCU, Tom’s calendar is filled with diverse projects. He recently starred in the West End production much Ado About Nothing and appeared in Stephen King’s film adaptation last summer chuck’s lifeHe also spent time shooting the Apple TV movie in Nepal tenzingWhere he played the role of Edmund Hillary. Fans won’t have to wait much longer for Hiddleston, as he returns to his iconic role night manager Aired on New Year’s Day, January 11.