Tom Hiddleston Was Inspired By Die Hard Star Alan Rickman For Loki Role

Tom Hiddleston's portrayal of cunning trickster Loki has become one of most beloved aspects of Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). At PaleyFest 2024 Loki cast panel on Saturday, Hiddleston, shared his process for embodying iconic role, including surprising sources of his inspiration.

Who inspired Tom Hiddleston to essay Loki role?

Tom Hiddleston revealed that he studied memorable performances from classic movies to prepare for his role as Loki in 2011 film Thor. He looked to Alan Rickman's portrayal of Hans Gruber in Die Hard (1988) and James Mason's performance as Phillip Vandamm in North by Northwest (1959). se characters' traits of control and revenge informed his approach to god of mischief. "Those are all characters that are about control and revenge," Hiddleston said.

actor furr explained how he found charm in playing a charismatic antagonist. "y seemed to be having such a wonderful time playing se antagonists, I suppose. And that was part of charm," he said.

Loki’s evolution in MCU

Loki's story has evolved from his early appearances in Thor and Avengers to complex antihero in series Loki. show debuted in 2021, and Tom Hiddleston's performance has garnered acclaim for depicting character's journey across space and time. In season 2 of Loki, which features stars such as Ke Huy Quan, Owen Wilson, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, and Sophia Di Martino, character undergoes a significant transformation. He becomes a living temporal loom to preserve different timelines, marking his evolution from a selfish, self-absorbed figure to one willing to sacrifice himself for greater good.

show's epic season 2 finale leaves fans wondering about future of Loki's story. Executive producer and director Aaron Moorhe acknowledged possibility of continuation, though he indicated that it ultimately depends on Tom Hiddleston's interest. "We love where we ended it," he said. Meanwhile, show is streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.