Tom Hiddleston Q&A for 'Loki' | SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversation

Tom Hiddleston ('Thor', 'The Night Manager') shares stories from 'Loki.' Moderated by Erik Davis.
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[@andreacardenas4919]

"I'm standing on the shoulders of.... frost giants" please this man loves his character so much I can't 😭❤

[@sujatharamesh8365]

I could listen to Tom Hiddleston for hours and still want more. It's not just his soothing voice. The way he responds is so beautiful. He really thinks through the words he's speaking and you can even see it in his eyes. You can see him shape his sentences in his head as he says it out loud. Absolutely love this guy, his talent, his characters and everything that comes with Tom Hiddleston 💚🖤🥰

[@carolynlewis5623]

Perfect comments. I’m not ashamed to say I replay many of his interviews while I’m doing other things around the house just to hear his voice. Not only is he a master at all things Shakespeare, he quotes authors right off the top of his head (Samuel Beckett on this one). He is brilliant. And very easy on the eyes even tho he is now taken & a Dad

[@AllineMartins-sd2kd]

What I like most in Tom's interviews is that he always thinks so deeply about the answers he'll give. Like, he could just answer the questions without that deep analysis, but he always does it. It's like he's really into it and not just there cause he has to. Him love for acting and Loki is amazing

[@lemonite162]

I am an aspiring actor and I must say, Tom Hiddleston is one of my biggest inspirations. In an industry like this it is very hard to lose yourself, yet he is such a down to earth, well-meaning person. His portrayal of the characters he plays are phenomenal, and I aspire to be half the person he is when I am older

[@mollyampersand]

I love how Tom treats his comic book movie character with such a thoughtful, philosophical, academic perspective. Loki is really the best!

[@BasilAzeez]

Loki is one of those characters that's going to be remembered for a long long time.

[@verysmarrname]

14:32 I became a fan of Loki right in that scene of the first Thor movie. It’s such a rich performance from Hiddleston. He managed to stand out in a cast with big names like Hopkins. Impressive

[@hanaabdullah1682]

I can listen to Tom taking for hours and hours on without getting bored

[@PadfootHolmes]

I love this moment at 38:00: ‘I have to wrap it up’ Tom: But we were just getting started This interview is almost 50 mins long but it is still not enough. I really want an educational course of lectures about Loki and the fathomless philosophy of ‘Loki’ by Tom, with all the references and sources. Or an audiobook. Or I dunno, something long enough for him to say everything he has and wishes to say. Many people mentioned, it’s not just his voice or good looks. The way he approaches his work and his craft is incomparable, especially in the realm of superheroes. The way he remembers and names people to honour them. The way he speaks! It’s not just good education or right books or upbringing. It’s all that and a little bit of something else. He’s a beautiful soul and you can see it’s not just a polite façade to be convenient or on trend. In many ways a timeless guy. (Give me a call if you need me for your Tom Hiddleston praising tedtalks, I’ll be there)

[@antoniawinchester]

I love you for this.

[@rainbowstarfall]

This interview is why I love Tom Hiddleston. He cares so deeply about his characters. He does not see Loki as a comic movie villain, he sees a tortured spul trying desperately to find purpose. Amazing actor. This is what is missing from the current MCU films. Only Jonathan Majors has been able to bring real gravitas and pathos to a villain role in the post-Endgame MCU.

[@Lollipop.er42]

I cant wait for the rest of tom hiddleston's career.

[@1456CuteKitty]

Time stamps that made me smile: 2:05 - when he walks out, and he has this cute little smile on his face, and then he bows before sitting down 2:12 - confusing microphone 3:12 - when he puts his hand on his chest and smiles at the compliment 3:30 - when we first see him in the up-close shot 3:36 - when he says he's standing on the shoulders of frost giants - this man loves his character so much its so cute

[@Heatherj-yg5vs]

Doing God's work.

[@ChandanSinghyt294]

Loki has now become the god of stories!😭 This is the best thing Marvel ever could have done

[@brettgarsed]

"Where does he go?"..."Well...." into the BEST series of the entire MCU in my opinion. Already watched Loki seasons 1 & 2 for the second time and a third is probably going to happen next week. Brilliant work from Tom and everyone involved.

[@Natta44]

Wow I've never seen an actor so passionate about his craft, character analysis and so ingrained with the story. He needs to write, produce and direct, he's wasted if he doesn't! Great interview 👍

[@davidhurtado2725]

He didn't direct but it seems he produced the crap out of the Loki series, especially the second season and wowsers it was incredible

[@BenTheBot]

Tom Hiddleston is a legend among actors man. So thoughtful, intelligent and introspective.

[@WeedTacos]

Tom did an incredible job with Loki’s story arch in both seasons of this show.

[@lokilover1315]

I hope there is more Loki to come. Tom Hiddleston is amazing!

[@alodiaamalina]

Tom Hiddleston is such a brilliant actor😭💚

[@thedarkknight2221]

Loki has one of the greatest character arcs of all time. And a large part of that is because of Tom Hiddleston! His character started the show as a god who wanted to rule everyone and everything in the universe for selfish reasons, to a god who selflessly watches over and protects the MULTIVERSE, in isolation, from a throne outside of time and space. Mobius told him that he needed to choose which burden he could live with to fulfill his purpose, and as heavy as it was, this was the only choice in which all of his friends and family as well as all of the people of the multiverse would be saved. He is a true hero now. My heart absolutely breaks that this Loki is now and possibly always will be alone, but at least he can watch over everyone he cares for from afar. ALL HAIL LOKI, THE GOD OF STORIES!!!!

[@LVUFEY.]

what an absolute legend. Tom Hiddleston truly is one of the best actors out there, and of his generation.

[@LancLass2]

This man is a delight.So intelligent so passionate about his creation. Thank you Tom❤

[@mariacristinabovo2781]

Listening to Tom talking about myth, his journey as Loki becoming a hero, redifining his story, all the feelings that he felt and delivered in the portrait... is really fantastic. This man has really something inside so deep and profound and loving towards his role as an actor and respect for the audience that is amazing. I'll never thank him enough for the emotions not only as Loki but even for the other roles that he played one for all The Night Manager that i found terrific. Thank you Tom from the bottom of my❤

[@eekeey]

I wish this video was 3 hours long. I would have loved every second. Tom is so interesting to listen to.

[@xadamjcohnx]

What a genuinely genuine guy!

[@adamfanalways]

Great interview and Loki played by Tom is such an intriguing character! Loki is a very layered character, he’s great that way, he’s like an onion there is always another layer to dive into! The writing for his character has always been fun and exciting to watch and truly happy he didn’t end up playing Thor and got the role of Loki! The best parts of the Thor movies is watching Chris and Tom playing brothers all the good and the bad it was the glue that made those movies worth watching! I love season 1 & 2 of Loki, best marvel story on Disney plus!

[@tyoldix3329]

i remember zapping onto thor 1 as a child on a random day, it was streaming on a channel on free tv. I had heard of marvel, but i never was really interested. Although I missed the first 30 minutes of the movie, i was so captured by loki that i had to look it up. He is the reason I got into marvel and he is also the reason why I'm still following these stories

[@superpikachuevan]

This has changed my perception on what it means to be burdened with glorious purpose

[@tessa7924]

Tom has such depth of emotions and he extraordinarily and brilliantly displayed that as Loki.

[@B_ZoneOfficial]

I love how he tells all his cast members names every time! ❤

[@peachygecko9452]

This man is one of a kind! Love how he goes into depth on everything, the way he narrates and articulates his thoughts and his recollection of his memories so well. I can't stop listening to him all day! 😭

[@fbr0310]

Tom is such a perfect and devoted actor! Love him so much ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@anna32268]

Love Tom Hiddleston as Loki, he is a fantastic actor. I hope he keeps going with the character. i guess we will wait and see.

[@user-te7zz8mv3x]

every time i hear Tom, i learn something. today, the sam beckett quote 😍

[@LadyDragoncat]

Here's to Tom Hiddleston! May he continue to be the lovable actor and person that he is! And while I am happy that Loki has finally found his glorious purpose, here's hoping we have not seen the absolute last of him. May he always have a place in the Marvel Universe! 💚💚💚💚

[@mjw1111]

Tom is just so ernest and kind. Loving all these interviews.

[@Zyna-0]

Such a wonderful and insightful human being. His love for work and audience really emanates from his core.

[@Valjao67]

Thank you for this amazing interview. Tom Hiddleston is always so interesting in his explanations but he is even better with very good questions. What an amazing work he did about Loki. No other MCU character has such depths, evolution, truth and it has been an honor for me to follow this character from the beginning to this wonderful, poetic but bittersweet ending.

[@taloolalady0not]

I’m just happy that we have access to more hours of Tom Hiddleston talking! And that finale was some of the best TV I’ve seen in years 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@jeanannwg]

Tom Hiddleston is such a gifted actor and has given us a truly amazing performance as the character of Loki. Marvel’s Loki was heads and tails above their other projects. It had an unbelievably talented cast, story, visuals and effects.

[@nothing3155]

Loved the series! What an incredibile arc for his character! 🥳🥳🥳✌️✌️✌️

[@SaffronRice]

Tom Hiddleston has created something so amazingly resonating in Loki that no matter what masterful conclusion the character has, I can’t help but selfishly want more. This series was a blessing, because I don’t think I’ve ever recovered from the slap in the face that was Infinity Wars

[@WRDend]

I remember watching THOR in theaters and feeling completely underwhelmed, I was probably reading Strazinsky's Thor run at the time so I was comparing it heavily; But it wasn't until Thor & Loki's fight at the end, Hiddleston with tears in his eyes, that I was sold. Not on Hemsworth or Hopkins, not on Branagh's lackluster direction or any of it, but on Hiddleston's Loki performance. Amazing work ever since.

[@alvincura]

I'd rather like the first Thor movie. And I particularly loved. Tom and Chris and Anthony. It was a Shakespeare movie with a Shakespeare director. I knew what I was in for. And it didn't disapoint.

[@cassieo]

What a gift of an interview. I am so thrilled to listen to it. Thank you for moderating, and thank you to Tom Hiddleston for his dedication to authentic character development for Loki. Loki is such an amazing character to follow from the genesis of his life to the ascension to his unwanted caretaker’s throne. I loved hearing the behind the scenes of discussions about story and character direction, especially about Ragnarok/Infinity War/Endgame leading into the TV series.

[@7khoon_maaf08]

So brilliant! Just absolutely amazing interview with such detailed description about the show. Thank you so much Erik and Tom!🫶🏻

[@MichaelH416]

Anyone else see Peter Cushing in Tom Holland? A young Tarkin? Sherlock Holmes? Van Helsing? The resemblance is amazing.

[@lindak3030]

Tom just casually reciting T.S. Elliot and saying "you all know it". He's so humble.

[@pamelajayesmith1036]

Excellent observation about usually seeing the perspective of the hero and seldom seeing things from the perspective of the villain.

[@Kitty8791]

That's why Wicked is interesting; instead of Dorothy's version, you get the Wicked Witch's POV.

[@nancya7289]

Tom Hiddleston continues his post-Loki master class in politesse.

[@hotram1]

After watching this interview I totally feel like watching the 2nd season again. Tom Hiddleston nailed the character and then some.

[@mariahelenas1471]

💚 obrigada, Tom! Obrigada por toda sua dedicação e amor a este personagem maravilhoso que é o Loki. A série foi linda e emocionante, comovente e poética. Obrigada por sua entrega e paixão, isso fez toda diferença. 💚💚

[@bangtanssera]

I will be honest I opened that video just because im a very casual fan but seeing this one being proposed to me on my timeline, having few views despite being a video for fonds but I definitely stayed for the explanations by Tom, can't ever say that I had that time wasted, this was so fulfilling and so worthy of watching in comparison to many other celeb interviews i got burnt out from

[@Cris44-lt6sk]

I love Tom hiddleston,i wish him nothing but the best always,not only he is an amazing actor but an inspiration for me,God bless him

[@LoyaFrostwind]

Thank you for this wonderful interview! 😻

[@6thgraderfriends]

This is such flattering lighting on Tom, he looks great!

[@UnoNumberOne]

Class act 👏👏👏

[@user-gt6ye8cr4z]

first. love these from the sag-aftra foundation. thank you to the coordinators, engineers, and event staff. cheers folks.

[@Thurrak]

Love these talks, Tom is such a well spoken, amazing actor. Thank you for doing this.

[@elenapetrescu1974]

Love you Tom ❤

[@jessicablueheart9772]

Been looking forward to this one for weeks

[@angelesharma6663]

Picked up the Tesseract….”So where did I go??????”……. Weeeeeeeeeell….. I hope they keep finding ways to bring back Tom Huddleston

[@normacairo583]

Tom Hiddleston es el mejor es mi actor preferido hace años 🤗💖🙋🤷😊❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@milam5712]

Love you Tom

[@mqtie]

such a fine fellow. nice interview.

[@enter4none]

Missed the live by a second, but glad to have donated even if took me days.

[@JocelynNathania-i2p]

I’d listen to him for hours🫠🫠🫠

[@bamby-avatar]

Bravo. Κάθε αρχή και δύσκολη

[@J0Nramirez]

Loki is incredible and both seasons SHOULD have led the way for phase 4 through whatever. It should have been THE MAIN story and focus as a way to keep things connected and SEEN by everyone much like the Infinity Saga. The audience's lack of participation in Loki's story post Endgame is why no one really knows what the hell is going on in the Multiverse Saga. Hopefully Marvel will narrow in on a way to connect everyone.

[@lucy4589]

Tão lindo 😍😍😍

[@TheDreamingDays]

Lovely.

[@sijamMGL]

great actor

[@jakeh5997]

This is awesome!

[@makathanassiou8415]

If Stan Lee could see the Loki series he would be proud.

[@alvincura]

I think you may be right.

[@shiontebraswell6848]

Tom hiddleston let’s GOOOO.

[@spameranne]

how has this been up for three days and no one's commented?

[@Elvira-jb1qj]

i want this man so bad

[@Gointothelight]

MORE Loki

[@Tambo_Jay]

tom H, made loki have the best arn in all of the MCU

[@jyotirmaydash6020]

Great Q&A! The only question I still have in my mind, is why is it only Loki that time slips in the show? Why not Sylvie too? Why does time slip at all? They don't explain that in the show at all.

[@gineyvra]

bcs before sylvie killed hwr, sylvie pushed loki to the past tva through the time door, while loki's temporal aura and loki's being was supposed to be in the future(the moment sylvie killed hwr), that's why after that sylvie pushed loki to the past tva, mobius didn't recognize him, that causes loki's entire being was in a flux. loki's temporal aura kept trying to rip him back to where he was supposed to be, in the future.

[@pickupneeded9656]

He's the best loki the god of multiverse ❤️🥺💯

[@Troygdesign]

That’s a 100/100 performance for me.

[@amaniamiller]

❤

[@claragrieco5096]

Loki: i don't like to talk ❤

[@ilyateev_ilyass]

Loki should come back again

[@leiarose4038]

❤❤❤

[@spiritxandri]

loki has come so far, i love him, so proud of him, so proud of tom

[@davidhurtado2725]

What a mistake would have been to make him Thor. Kenneth Brannagh is no dummy

[@sharonandrews9572]

Tom Always Say I Got Ten More Minutes!..

[@רוזהבורשטיין]

Can you tell Tom I love him?😊

[@thomassmart4088]

the TVA is probably the closest we'll get to how the Time Lords from Dr Who operated. the writers have been a bit shy of describing Gallifrey properly

[@lololololololo]

🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@claudiacosta2531]

Cheiro de perfume

[@coribug42]

19:15. Welp, you broke me😭

[@orakixian1535]

Why am I smiling for 49:10?? Nawh Tom literally have magical powers

[@_sleepy-bt1pc]

26:14

[@_sleepy-bt1pc]

40:13

[@ohno8538]

Loki

[@WillGraham-uv1ol]

23:35 ow, 39:04 timeslipped space n time,

[@graceline0928]

@2:07

[@fray5867]

30:30

[@NickelCanvas]

Cool.