He is the main antagonist of Thor and The Avengers, the tritagonist/anti-hero ofThor: The Dark World, deuteragonist/anti-hero of Thor: Ragnarok and a supporting protagonist in Avengers: Infinity War. Series. https://great-characters.fandom.com/wiki/Loki_Laufeyson_(Marvel_Cinematic_Universe)?oldid=14784. 1 Synopsis 2 Cast 3 Episodes 4 References To be Added Tom Hiddleston as Loki To be Added . Kenneth Branagh entered into negotiations to direct,[8] and by December 2008, Branagh confirmed that he had been hired. He was really unsympathetic when he was a villain. 5,09 mil Pines • 18,96 mil seguidores "I had to find his smile, his innate love of anarchy and chaos." Ragnarok The Second Season of Loki was announced in November 5, 2020.1 It is scheduled to premiere on Disney+. Loki as a child. Loki takes the throne in Odin's stead and offers Laufey the chance to kill Odin and retrieve the Casket. Loki Laufeyson is one of the main characters of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.. He started off as the main antagonist of Thor and The Avengers, but later appeared as the anti-heroic tritagonist of Thor: The Dark World and as the deuteragonist of Thor: Ragnarok and a minor, yet pivotal character in Avengers: Infinity War. Loki's character has borrowed a number of characteristics and storylines from across the more than fifty-year history of the character in Marvel Comics. After a confrontation with Stark and Rogers, Thor agrees to take Loki to S.H.I.E.L.D. And even my own smile has a distorted menace to it. [16] Ted Allpress portrays a young Loki. [35] Hiddleston has received a number of nominations and awards for his performance of the character. He even teams up with Thor to stop Hela in. He also succeeds in taking over Asgard in. Then one day, Loki found out the truth and was heartbroken that his "father" had lied to him his entire life. Thanos, wielding the Power Stone after an assault on Xandar, overpowers Thor and Hulk, and claims the Space Stone from the Tesseract, which Loki had stolen just before Asgard's destruction. [11] In May 2009, Marvel announced that Tom Hiddleston, who had worked with Branagh before and had initially been considered to portray the lead role, had been cast as Loki. The plans of the time-travelling Avengers go awry, however, allowing the now-captured past version of Loki to get hold of the Space Stone and escape, forming a new timeline where Loki is again alive. On April 11, 2… Loki Laufeyson is a major antagonist turned protagonist in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, appearing as the hidden main antagonist of Thor and The Avengers, the tritagonist of Thor: The Dark World, the deuteragonist of Thor: Ragnarok, and the protagonist of Loki, an upcoming television series. Loki Laufeyson, also known as Loki Odinson, is a character portrayed by Tom Hiddleston in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film franchise, based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Hiddleston has noted that his transformation into Loki has required dying his naturally blond hair and making his naturally ruddy skin appear very pale, stating: In making him with this raven black hair and blanching my face of all color, it changes my features. This is interrupted by frost giants attempting to retrieve an artifact captured by Odin in a war centuries before. She appears, destroying Mjölnir, and forces the escaping Thor and Loki from the Bifröst out into space. Adopted by Odin and Frigga at the end of the Asgardians' war with the Jotuns, Loki is treated as a true prince of Asgard and was never informed of his true jotun heritage throughout his youth - however, Odin secretly intende… Loki helps defeat Hela by rushing to Odin's treasure room and placing the crown of Surtur in the eternal flame kept there, thus causing an enormous form of Surtur to appear and destroy Asgard, which is Hela's source of power. He gets more screen time than any of the other Marvel villains, which gives the writers plenty of time to develop his character and role and even give him development. He takes Loki to New York, and with the help of Stephen Strange, they find a dying Odin in Norway, who explains that his passing will allow his firstborn child, Hela, to escape from a prison she was sealed in long ago. Games Movies TV Video. Then, having hit rock bottom, maybe come back up. Loki lands on the planet Sakaar, and quickly ingratiates himself to the ruler of that world, the Grandmaster. The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) ... Loki Laufeyson (portrayed by Tom Hiddleston) is an Asgardian prince and warrior, known as the "God of Mischief", inspired by the Norse mythological deity of the same name. Prince Loki Odinson, also known as the God of Mischief, Loki Laufeyson and Loki of Asgard, is a character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.He is portrayed by Tom Hiddleston and Ted Allpress in his younger self. Loki as depicted in Thor: The Dark World. Villian Overview: Synopsis: Gallery: Images and videos of the deceitful trickster Loki Laufeyson from the MCU. Introduced in an antagonistic role, he becomes an anti-hero as his character develops. Thor reluctantly frees Loki, who agrees to take Thor to a secret portal to Svartalfheim, home of the dark elves, in return for Thor's promise to take vengeance for their mother. At the end of Thor , Loki looking at the Cosmic Cube and deceiving Nick Fury is a hint to the comics continuity, in which he's the villain to stop which The Avengers assembled for the first time. Agents possessed by Loki attack the Helicarrier, disabling one of its engines in flight and causing Bruce Banner to transform into the Hulk. Decades from now, when our children are all plugged into their Oculus Rifts watching the completely rebooted Marvel Cinematic Universe in virtual reality, they'll feel nostalgia for scant few details from the superhero films of the 2000s. Tier: At least 8-A, likely higher. First Appearance Laufey (biological father)Odin (adoptive father)Frigga (adoptive mother)Hela (adoptive half-sister)Thor (adoptive brother) portrayed by Tom Hiddleston in the alternate 2012 timeline in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Aug 13, 2014 - Loki Laufeyson is the secondary antagonist of the Infinity Saga of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The mythical figure, Loki, actually preceded Thor in making his first Marvel Comics appearance, depicted in the science fiction/fantasy anthology title Timely Comics' publication Venus No. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. I'd like to see him yield, essentially, to his darkest instincts. In space, Loki encounters the Other, the leader of an extraterrestrial race known as the Chitauri. Thor returns to Asgard and discovers this ruse. Loki discovers that he is Laufey's biological son, adopted by Odin after the war ended. Tom Hiddleston | Loki | Marvel Cinematic Universe Colección de Just Tom Hiddleston. About his character's evolution from Thor to The Avengers, Hiddleston said, "I think the Loki we see in The Avengers is further advanced. Loki (Fiction) - A character in the play The Tragedy of Loki of Asgard in Thor: Ragnarok. Loki was born a Frost Giant, and abandoned as an infant by his father Laufey, only to be found by Odin during an invasion of the realm of the Frost Giants. Part Two. [30], Hiddleston described the horns worn as part of his Loki costume as weighing about 30 pounds, resulting in one instance during the filming of The Avengers where he asked co-star Chris Hemsworth to really punch him in the face, because the weight of the horns made it difficult to fake being hit.[31]. He's a very charming character and one of the only Marvel film villains who smiled for some time, and really made the most out his villain role, being the trickster and the manipulator. Loki is based on the character of the same name from the Thor Marvel comics by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, and Jack Kirby and the deity from Norse Mythology. So we have to find a new role for me to play. After Odin exiles Thor to Earth, Loki confronts Odin about his parentage, and a weary Odin falls into the deep "Odinsleep" to recover his strength. He has a better idea. Later, Erik Selvig is taken to a S.H.I.E.L.D. Thor later crash-lands on the planet, and is captured by the slave trader Valkyrie, a former member of the ancient order of Valkyries defeated by Hela. "[9], Several actors were reportedly considered for the part, including Josh Hartnett,[10] and Jim Carrey. Tom played Loki four times: Thor (2011), The Avengers (2012), Thor: The Dark World (2013) & Thor: Ragnarok (2017). Odin had adopted him, took him to Asgard, disguised him as an Asgardian and hid the truth from Loki. Loki's character has borrowed a number of characteristics and story lines from across the more than fifty-year history of the character in Marvel Comics. Loki in Thor: Ragnarok. Like other representations of Asgard, particularly including the costumes of Thor and Odin, it also referenced Norse symbols. History Talk (0) Share. Loki. Explore Wikis; Community Central; Start a Wiki; Search This wiki This wiki All wikis | … Loki Laufeyson is one of the main characters of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Avengers Assemble Hulk & S.M.A.S.H. Odin uses magic to make Loki appear Asgardian, and raises him as a son alongside Odin's biological son, Thor. facility, where Nick Fury opens a briefcase and asks him to study a mysterious cube, which Nick Fury says may hold untold power. The modern age Loki was introduced by brothers and co-writers Stan Lee and Larry Lieber and he was redesigned by Jack Kirby. In exchange for retrieving the Tesseract,[N 1] a powerful energy source of unknown potential, the Other promises Loki an army with which he can subjugate Earth. Tom Hiddleston [2] As well as brief appearances in the Spider-Man and Defenders comic series. He's one of the most iconic Marvel film villains ever created, Next to Thanos himself. The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) television series are American superhero television shows based on characters that appear in publications by Marvel Comics.They are set in, or inspired by, the shared universe of the MCU film franchise.. Biographical information Five years later, the remaining Avengers figure out how to travel back in time to obtain the Infinity Stones before Thanos does to undo the snap, leading several of them to return to the Battle of New York. The fact that he doesn't die at the end of his first movie certainly helps. He may not be the MCU's most competent bad guy, and might have a weak motivation. He was unlikable in The Avengers and at the start of Thor: The Dark World. What's interesting about ... his performance [as King Henry] is you see how damaged he is. As in the comics, Loki has generally been a villain in the MCU, variously attempting to conquer Asgard or Earth, and having allied himself with more powerful villains to achieve his aims. Loki manipulates Thor into traveling to Jotunheim against Odin's order, to confront Frost Giant leader Laufey, accompanied by Loki and several of Thor's fellow warriors. As of 2019[update], the character is an important recurring figure of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The Avengers arrive and rally in defense of the city. In the films, Loki is known as the "God of Mischief" and is one of the most powerful of the Asgardians, an alien civilization with long ties to Earth, who are therefore considered on Earth to be gods. Far higher with weaponry | High 7-C | High 7-C Name:Loki Laufeyson Age:1052-1499 at the time of his death Origin: Marvel Cinematic Universe Classification:Frost Giant Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Self-Sustenance (Type 1), Social Influencing, Illusion Creation, Longevity, Ice Manipulation, Mind Manipulation, Mind Control, Memory Manipulation, Teleportation, Telekinesis, Invisibility and Perception Manipulation (Can make himself "invisible" by tricki… He has appeared in six films of the series, Thor, The Avengers, Thor: The Dark World, Thor: Ragnarok, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame, and will appear in Loki, a stand-alone Disney+ television series focused on the character, and in What If...?,[1] an animated anthology TV series. Sif and the Warriors Three, unhappy with Loki's rule, attempt to return Thor from exile, convincing Heimdall, gatekeeper of the Bifröst—the means of traveling between worlds—to allow them passage to Earth. In his adult life he chose to antagonize his father and brother in order to take over Asgard and the Nine Worlds of Asgard bringing him into conflict with the human superhero team the Avengers. episode S.O.S. He described it as "a human story right in the center of a big epic scenario. [19], In Thor: The Dark World, Loki forms an uneasy alliance with Thor against the Dark Elves. 85 (October 1962), where Loki was reintroduced as Thor's sworn enemy. So I think by the time Loki shows up in The Avengers, he's seen a few things. In the midst of a battle with Hela's forces, Loki returns aboard a large vessel stolen from the Grandmaster, helping Asgard's citizens to escape the battle between Thor and Hela's forces, and proclaiming himself their savior. 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Maybe the memory of Josh Brolin's giant Thanos teeth will linger. Loki Laufeyson-Odinson is a major character of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.He is the God of Mischief and lives up to that very title. In Svartalfheim, Loki appears to betray Thor, in fact tricking Malekith into drawing the Aether out of Jane, but Thor's attempt to destroy the exposed substance fails. Odin had always favored his son Thor over Loki, even though Thor was rough and impatient, and none of the Asgardians (Odin included) gave Loki any kind of respect or acknowledgement. [15] Hiddleston also looked at Peter O'Toole as inspiration for Loki, explaining, "Interestingly enough, [Kenneth Branagh] said to look at Peter O'Toole in two specific films, The Lion in Winter and Lawrence of Arabia. Not so much on good governance. Thor returns Loki and the Tesseract to Asgard, where Loki is confined to life imprisonment by Odin for his crimes on both Earth and Asgard. "[24], Hiddleston was interested in how Loki's attitude has changed by the events of Thor: Ragnarok, saying, "he is always a trickster. He started off as the main antagonist of Thor and The Avengers, but later appeared as the anti-heroic tritagonist of Thor: The Dark World and as the deuteragonist of Thor: Ragnarok and a minor, yet pivotal character in Avengers: Infinity War.. Why He Rocks. I said, 'OK, you've seen Thor and Loki be antagonistic for two films now. Odin awakens and prevents the brothers from falling into the abyss created in the wake of the bridge's destruction, but Loki apparently commits suicide by allowing himself to fall when Odin rejects his pleas for approval. [12] In June 2009, Feige confirmed that both Chris Hemsworth and Hiddleston had signed on.[13]. Suddenly my blue eyes look a lot bluer, which lends a severity to my face. "[26] He also added that "the idea that Thor might be indifferent to Loki is troubling for him... it's an interesting development". Loki, invisible, prompts Selvig to agree, and he does. On February 15, 2019, The Hollywood Reporter reported that Michael Waldronwould serve as the showrunner and an executive producer of the series, as well as write the pilot episode. Voice actors Loki may refer to: Loki - The God of Mischief and adopted son of Odin and Frigga. But that motivation (which is wanting to get attention) is actually pretty relatable and it helps us feel bad for him whenever the heroes beat him up. Loki (TV series)/Season Two | Marvel Cinematic Universe Wiki | Fandom. Loki portrayed by Tom Hiddleston in the alternate 2013 timeline in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. You have to ask yourself the question: How pleasant an experience is it disappearing into a wormhole that has been created by some kind of super nuclear explosion of his own making? Dark Elves led by Malekith attack Asgard, searching for Jane Foster, whose body has been invaded by an unearthly force known as the Aether. Since 2017, the saga's villains had in the Nostalgia Critic's words: "took a page from Loki's cookbook" to become more memorable. "I, Loki, Prince of Asgard, Odinson, the rightful King of Jotunheim, God of Mischief, do hereby pledge to you, my undying fidelity." "[18] Hiddleston also filmed scenes for Avengers: Age of Ultron, but his scenes were omitted from the theatrical cut because director Joss Whedon didn't want the movie to feel "overstuffed". On September 18, 2018, Variety reported that Marvel Studios was developing a limited TV series for Loki on Disney+, with Kevin Feigeset to serve as an executive producer. Wolverine and the X-Men & Avengers: EMH! In the films, Loki is known as the "God of Mischief" and is one of the most powerful of the Asgardians, an alien civilization with long ties to Earth, who are therefore considered on Earth to be gods. Loki attacks a remote S.H.I.E.L.D. 6 (August 1949) as a member of the Olympian gods exiled to the Underworld. -- This gives him a proper motive for turning evil and makes him stand out from the other MCU villains as a unique and three-dimensional character. [27], With respect to Loki's death at the beginning of Infinity War, Hiddleston expressed the opinion that "it's very powerful he calls himself an Odinson, and that closes the whole journey of Loki and what he can do", also noting that Loki's death demonstrates how powerful Thanos is, setting the stage for the fight against him.[28]. Great Characters Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. On November 8, 2018, Disney CEO Bob Iger confirmed that the series was in development and that Tom Hiddlestonwas expected to reprise his role as Loki. He started off as the main antagonist of Thor and The Avengers, but later appeared as the anti-heroic tritagonist of Thor: The Dark World and as the deuteragonist of Thor: Ragnarok and a minor, yet pivotal character in Ave… [3] In 2006, the film was announced as a Marvel Studios production. Gallery Images. Sometimes a villain, sometimes a hero, but always entertaining, Loki is one of the most compelling characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Wikis. Malekith and his monstrous lieutenant Kurse kill Loki's adoptive mother Frigga, who had taught Loki magic. When Did Marvel Villains Get Good? It would be amazing to see them fight side by side. And like all the delusional autocrats of human history, he thinks this is a great idea because if everyone is busy worshipping him, there will be no wars so he will create some kind of world peace by ruling them as a tyrant. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Loki_(Marvel_Cinematic_Universe)&oldid=991493782, Articles containing potentially dated statements from 2019, All articles containing potentially dated statements, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 30 November 2020, at 10:22. I've been the bad guy now twice, so I can't be again, or otherwise I shouldn't be in the film. [4] In December 2007, Protosevich described his plans for it "to be like a superhero origin story, but not one about a human gaining super powers, but of a god realizing his true potential. Species 's flying aircraft carrier, the Helicarrier. Ubiera się zazwyczaj w czarno-zielony strój ze złotymi ozdobieniami. But he is also kind of deluded in the fact that he thinks unlimited power will give him self-respect, so I haven't let go of the fact that he is still motivated by this terrible jealousy and kind of spiritual desolation. [20][21][22] On where he wished to take the character in the film, Hiddleston said, "I'd like to take [Loki] to his absolute rock bottom. During his upbringing, Odin's wife Frigga teaches Loki to use magic and illusion. Loki is based on the god of mischief in Norse mythology. Live-action film adaptations of character in the Thor comic books were proposed at various times, but did not come to fruition. Thanos (formerly)Revengers.