About Loki

"Loki" is a popular American TV-series released on Disney+ from June 2021. Loki has been developed by Michael Waldron as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The series revolves around the character Loki, the God of Mischief, who was portrayed as a dead villain in the "Avengers: Endgame". The series re-introduces Loki, who gets a chance to exit his prewritten fate and manage his own narrative.

Making / Production

The development of "Loki" started in 2018 with the launching of Disney+ itself. Waldron was brought aboard in February 2019, and filming took place in Atlanta, Georgia, from January to December 2020. In the process of creating the series, the writers took inspiration from various elements including film noir, classic crime thrillers, and even televangelist broadcasting.

Actors

• Tom Hiddleston as Loki: Tom Hiddleston reprised his MCU role as Loki, charming audiences with his charismatic and at times conflicted portrayal.
• Owen Wilson as Mobius M. Mobius: Wilson's character is a TVA analyst who becomes Loki's handler. His performance brought a sense of stability and humor to the series.
• Sophia Di Martino as Sylvie: Di Martino played Sylvie, a variant of Loki that proved critical to the series plot. She brought much needed strength and depth to her character.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The logo for "Loki" which features various type styles, hints at the shapeshifting nature of Loki's character and the multiple possibilities of the multiverse.
• Tom Hiddleston revealed that each episode of the show was screened for the cast and crew including the post-credit scenes which are a key staple of Marvel productions.

Awards

As of now, Loki has won the 'HCA TV Awards' for Best Streaming Series, Comedy and the actor Sophia Di Martino has been nominated for Best Supporting Actress in a Streaming Series, Comedy.

Quotes

• "I am Loki of Asgard, and I am burdened with glorious purpose." - Loki
• "The Time-Keepers, they're monitoring every aspect of this case." - Mobius M. Mobius

Music, Soundtrack

• The musical score for "Loki" was composed by Natalie Holt.
• The main title theme prominently features the theremin, an early electronic instrument known for its eerie sound.