Tom Hiddleston, beloved Marvel actor, discusses his journey as Loki, Richard E. Grant's performance, Marvel's risk-taking, lessons from adversity, and the character's meaningful relationship with an inanimate object. They also talk about Tom's comfort movie, Cast Away, and the creative process behind the show.
Tom Hiddleston appreciates the engagement and affection from the audience for the Loki series.
Tom Hiddleston praises Richard E. Grant's brilliance and commitment as an actor in the Loki series.
Deep dives
Tom Hiddleston discusses the joy of engaging with the audience on a week-to-week basis in the Loki series
Tom Hiddleston expresses his happiness and gratitude for the week-to-week engagement with the audience during the release of the Loki series. He mentions the nervousness he still feels each Tuesday night before a new episode airs and appreciates the curiosity and affection shown by the audience for the show. Hiddleston reflects on the hard work put in by the extraordinary crew and the challenges they faced while keeping the goal of creating a great show in mind.
Tom Hiddleston shares his experiences working with Richard E. Grant in the Loki series
Tom Hiddleston discusses the excitement of working with Richard E. Grant in the Loki series. He expresses his belief that Grant was the perfect choice for the role of Classic Loki. Hiddleston fondly remembers Grant's charisma and brilliance as an actor and credits him as an inspiration for aspects of Loki's character. He highlights Grant's commitment, generosity, and sense of humor on set, as well as the touching and heartbreaking scene between their characters that deeply impacted the audience.
Tom Hiddleston talks about his connection to Kenneth Branagh and the impact of their collaborations
Tom Hiddleston reflects on his collaboration with Kenneth Branagh, particularly on their production of Hamlet. He discusses the privilege of working with Branagh on such a classic play and credits him for opening up his knowledge of the script while allowing Hiddleston to bring his interpretation to the role. Hiddleston mentions their continued communication and appreciation for each other's creativity and expresses interest in future collaborations with Branagh.
Tom Hiddleston discusses the transformative experience of performing in a theater production like Betrayal
Tom Hiddleston reflects on the transformative effect of performing in the theater production of Betrayal. He highlights the discipline and commitment required when performing the play for an extended period and the privilege of performing in front of a new audience every night. Hiddleston credits the rigorous process of the stage production for sharpening his acting skills and creating a sense of freshness and clarity when transitioning to the role of Loki in the TV series.
How could we let an event like "Loki" go by without chatting with one of our faves, Tom Hiddleston?! Tom returns on this episode of the podcast for a deep dive into his beloved Marvel character, plus some geeking out about one of his favorite comfort movies, "Cast Away". Don't forget to check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got exclusive episodes of GAME NIGHT, video versions of the podcast, and more! For all of your media headlines remember to subscribe to The Wakeup newsletter here! And listen to THE WAKEUP podcast here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices