It seems that when it rains it pours, and recently its pouring Thor. Right on the heels of finding out that Chris Hemsworth would be playing Thor in Kenneth Branagh’s Thor adaptation for Marvel’s Avenger’s lineup, we now get news of who would be playing Loki.
British Actor Tom Hiddleston!
Hiddleston is pretty much an unknown to American audiences but an award-winning British actor and Royal Academy Of Dramatic Arts (RADA) graduate. He played Winston Churchill’s son in HBO’s The Gathering Storm. It’s worth noting that Hiddleston starred in Ivanov opposite Sir Kenneth on the London stage and also starred with him in the BBC miniseries Wallander.
This guy is a complete unknown to me. I haven’t seen any of the productions he has been in, so I have no idea what to think of this.
He seems to have a good resume, so I have to assume he can act, but from the looks of thinks he won’t be presenting a physical opposition to Thor, but rather a manipulating and scheming foe.
His name was dropped in rumours for the film, but many discarded presuming they meant for the role of the God of Thunder himself, not even thinking he would be a good fit for the Trickster.
Thanks for the link John! See ya at Comic-Con!
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Wish I’d seen this guy in something. Right now though I really have no idea if he’ll work as Loki or not. Maybe he’ll surprise us all, like Hugh Jackmen did as Wolverine.
Now, with that pic above, I’m really wondering what the movie version of Loki’s costume will look like and what this Tom Hiddleston guy will look like in it.
I don’t know anything about this guy either, but you’re right Rodney. He doesn’t look like he’ll be a physical opposition to Thor and he shouldn’t. Loki is a weasel, plain and simple. He’s the god of lies, the trickster. On a side note, IMDb has dude listed as 6′ 1.5″. I think this is good, because even though he’s the trickster, he shouldn’t be a small guy. He’s a Nordic God so they should all be above average height to at least look the part.
I’m all about casting a good unknown and Loki has to be taken serious as a villain or he could be cheesy so casting a guy we don’t really know should help that out. Lets get Asgard to Oklahoma and involved with the Avengers right away. Beta Ray Bill and Frog Thor spinoffs are not likely in the works but a man can wish.
I like that it’s pretty much an unknown.
At least its not Josh Hartnett
Seems like a good choice. Talented actor that shouldn’t break the bank. Loki had to be around Thor’s age, so that works.
k well there goes my daniel day lewis or adrien brody hopes.
so big $$$$ name for odin?
nat portman as sif?
I guess all superheroes can attract top draw actors, even if some recent ones have done very well for doing so. Not so big names could be good for these characters.
Thor…the one Marvel superhero I’m not too familiar with. What is everone’s thoughts on this guy as Loki?
Its an ok. choice, Loki has always been like…his biggest villain (its his fucking brother)
I hope they do the whole..”Loki tries to kill Odin to become the king but Thor gets it instead and he gets jealous so he tries to kill Thor but thor kills him at the end” thing
And Ymir better fuckign be in this!
Also they better tie this up good to the real world since theyre doing an avengers movie…thats my #1 worry…and how his uniform will look…I hope they make his hammer look like the ultimate thor hammer…with a sharp edge like an axe on one of the sides