Now, it’s time for Loki to step into the spotlight on Disney+‘sLoki.
The audition (2009)
It’s well-known that Hiddleston actuallyauditioned forThor’s titular role.
“I remember thinking I should probably do some exercise because Thor is a very athletic character.
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I thought, ‘Okay…’ Long-story short: Chris Hemsworth is definitive in the role of Thor.
I certainly think so, and the right decision was made on that day.
I’m very glad it went the way it went.”
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Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige adds: “There’s just so much pain and angst in it.
I think that is the moment that Tom really got his hooks into the audience.”
“That scene was really key to anchoring that film in something honest and emotional.”
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“I think it really affects Loki.
He thinks, ‘Oh maybe I got this wrong.
Maybe I did have a place in that family.
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Maybe this guy is my brother.’
And I saw this perfect closure in a way,” says Hiddleston.
“I remember Josh Brolin could not have been sweeter.
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He was so generous.
Avengers: Endgame(2019)
ButInfinity Warwasn’t the end for Loki.
Hiddleston appeared as theAvengers-era version of his character forEndgame’s time heist.
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“Where does he go?
When does he go?
How does he get there?”
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However, there’sa version of that scenein which Hiddleston actually puts on the star-spangled hero’s costumes himself.
“[That] was a very strange and surreal moment, nevertheless enjoyable.
High-praise from theGod of impressions.
Tom Hiddleston in ‘Loki.'.Chuck Zlotnick/Marvel Studios
Lokipremieres Wednesday, June 9 on Disney+.
Reporting by Jessica Derschowitz
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