The Marvel Cinematic Universe is entering its final lap of the Multiverse Saga, and fans are in for an explosive ride with ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ and ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’. As the MCU hurtles toward its climactic Phase 6 conclusion, ‘Doomsday’ is shaping up to be a major deal.
One returning character fans have long hoped to see again is Tom Hiddleston’s Loki. Now, it’s finally official. The God of Mischief will play a major role in the film.
“I Know Some Things”: Tom Hiddleston On Loki’s Unexpected Return
In a recent episode of the Happy, Sad, Confused podcast, Tom Hiddleston opened up for the first time about his unexpected return and how Robert Downey Jr.’s shocking comeback (not as Iron Man, but as Doctor Doom) has him just as stunned as the rest of us. The actor spoke about the honor and excitement he feels stepping back into Loki’s boots.
After the heartfelt finale of ‘Loki’ Season 2, many fans, and even Hiddleston himself, assumed his journey in the MCU had reached its bittersweet end. “I was sincere in my conviction that I thought it was the end,” Hiddleston admitted. “I wasn’t lying to you, I promise. No, I didn’t know then. I didn’t know what the plan was.”
The Disney+ series saw Loki take on a metaphysical role at the End of Time, sacrificing his personal desires to become the stabilizing force holding together an infinitely branching multiverse. It was a poetic conclusion, one that felt final. However, the Multiverse has a funny way of pulling people back in. “I do know some things… I know some things,” Hiddleston teased. “It’s an extraordinary privilege to still be on the team and [that] there [are] more stories to tell.”
Moreover, fans should expect something transformative. Loki’s new position as the God of Time places him at the very nexus of the Multiversal chaos unfolding in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’. With reality itself at stake, Loki may be one of the few characters equipped (both emotionally and metaphysically) to confront the looming threat.
Tom Hiddleston Was Shook At Robert Downey Jr.’s Villainous Return To MCU As Doctor Doom
Just when fans thought Robert Downey Jr.’s MCU story was over, Marvel flipped the table. At San Diego Comic-Con 2024, it was confirmed that Downey would return as Victor von Doom, the infamous Doctor Doom. The casting sent shockwaves through the fanbase. Additionally, the shock extended all the way to Tom Hiddleston himself.
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“I didn’t know that until the rest of the world knew that,” Hiddleston confessed. “I texted Kevin Feige with just like exclamation marks, and then I thought, ‘I better clarify that!’ and I said, ‘RDJ?!’” His reaction mirrors the collective gasp of millions of fans worldwide. “It’s absolutely extraordinary,” Hiddleston continued. “Robert is synonymous with the MCU, he’s at the center of it, and I think it must be very thrilling to come back and play with different colors.”
This role reversal adds a compelling dynamic: Loki, once the original big bad in 2012’s The Avengers, now stands as a hero. Whereas, the beloved Tony Stark has been reimagined into the role of a powerful new villain. It’s clear that Tom Hiddleston’s return to the MCU is more than a nostalgic encore. It’s a continuation of one of the most layered, profound character arcs in the franchise’s history.
