Loki is an American television series on Disney+ created by Michael Waldron, based on the Marvel Comics character. It is the third MCU series produced by Marvel Studios and follows the events of Avengers: Endgame. Tom Hiddleston reprises his role as Loki, joined by a cast that includes Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Wunmi Mosaku, Owen Wilson, and more. The first season, directed by Kate Herron, premiered on June 9, 2021 to positive reviews. A second season, directed by Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead and written by Eric Martin, will debut on October 6, 2023, as part of Phase Five of the MCU.
Introduction :
Loki is an American Disney+ television series based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Created by Michael Waldron, the show is the third installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) produced by Marvel Studios, connecting to the films in the franchise. Set after the events of Avengers: Endgame, where an alternate version of Loki alters the timeline, the series follows the misadventures of the main character.
Tom Hiddleston reprises his role as Loki, joined by a cast that includes Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Wunmi Mosaku, Eugene Cordero, Tara Strong, Owen Wilson, Sophia Di Martino, Jonathan Majors, and Neil Ellice. The first season was directed by Kate Herron, while the second season will be directed by Eric Martin, Justin Benson, and Aaron Moorhead. Production for the first season took place in Atlanta, Georgia, and moved to the UK for the second season.
Premiering on June 9, 2021, the first season of Loki comprised six episodes and concluded on July 14. It was well received, particularly for the performances. As part of the MCU’s Phase Four, the show has gained anticipation for its second season, also consisting of six episodes, which will premiere on October 6, 2023 as part of Phase Five.
Premise :
After Avengers: Endgame, an alternate version of Loki steals the Tesseract and is apprehended by the Time Variance Authority (TVA), an organization that oversees the timeline. Faced with being wiped out of existence or helping the TVA, Loki embarks on a time-traveling crime thriller, hunting down a female variant of himself named Sylvie.
The first season concludes with the timeline being fractured, resulting in the emergence of a multiverse. In the second season, Loki allies with Mobius M. Mobius, Hunter B-15, and other TVA agents in a battle for control of the TVA. His mission is to traverse the multiverse to locate Sylvie, Ravonna Renslayer, and the enigmatic character known as Miss Minutes.
Cast :
Here’s a brief summary of the characters from Loki:
- Tom Hiddleston as Loki: Thor’s adopted brother and the god of mischief. This version of Loki is from an alternate timeline and has not gone through his redemption arc from previous films.
- Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Ravonna Renslayer: A former TVA Hunter who becomes a respected judge overseeing the Loki variant investigation. She has a complex relationship with Mobius and is portrayed as a morally ambiguous character.
- Wunmi Mosaku as Hunter B-15: A high-ranking TVA Hunter determined to stop the variant causing trouble. She is a loyal devotee of the TVA and has a no-nonsense attitude.
- Eugene Cordero as Casey: A TVA receptionist who appears briefly in the series.
- Tara Strong voices Miss Minutes: An animated anthropomorphic clock mascot of the TVA who conveys important information with a Southern drawl.
- Owen Wilson as Mobius M. Mobius: An agent of the TVA specializing in the investigation of dangerous time criminals. He is portrayed as a hard-boiled detective type character.
- Sophia Di Martino as Sylvie: A variant of Loki who attacks the “Sacred Timeline” and possesses enchantment powers. She is not a traditional Loki and goes by the name Sylvie.
- Sasha Lane as Hunter C-20: A TVA Hunter who is kidnapped and enchanted by Sylvie.
- Jack Veal as Kid Loki: A young variant of Loki who rules over the Void after killing Thor.
- DeObia Oparei as Boastful Loki: A variant of Loki who exaggerates his accomplishments.
- Richard E. Grant as Classic Loki: An old variant of Loki who faked his death and lives in seclusion. He has the ability to create elaborate illusions.
- Jonathan Majors as He Who Remains and Victor Timely: Variants of Kang the Conqueror. He Who Remains is a scientist from the future who created the TVA to prevent a multiverse from forming. Victor Timely is a character appearing in the second season of the series.
Production :
The information provided describes the development, writing, casting, filming, visual effects, and music of the Loki television series. Marvel Studios developed the series for Disney+, centered on the character Loki from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films, with Tom Hiddleston reprising his role as Loki. The series was planned to consist of six to eight episodes with a substantial budget.
The story of the first season follows Loki’s journey after the events of Avengers: Endgame, where he steals the Tesseract, creating an alternate timeline. Throughout the first season, Loki travels through time, altering human history and facing various challenges. The series also explores Loki’s identity and introduces a new character, Sylvie, with whom Loki develops a love interest.
The first season finale reveals the true identity of the man behind the curtain on the Time Variance Authority (TVA) as He Who Remains, a variant of Kang the Conqueror, setting up events for future MCU projects, including Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. and Spider-Man: No Way Home.
The cast includes Tom Hiddleston as Loki, Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Ravonna Renslayer, Wunmi Mosaku as Hunter B-15, Owen Wilson as Mobius M. Mobius, Sophia Di Martino as Sylvie, and Jonathan Majors as He Who Remains/Kang the Conqueror.
Filming for the first season took place at Pinewood Atlanta Studios and at various locations throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, production has been temporarily halted.
The series received visual effects support from various companies, and Natalie Holt served as the show’s composer.
Originally planned as a single season, the success and potential of the series led to the development of a second season, which continued to explore the character of Loki and his role in the MCU’s Multiverse Saga. Rafael Casal, Kate Dickie, Liz Carr, and Ke Huy Quan joined the cast for the second season.
The series received critical acclaim and was well received by audiences, becoming one of the popular entries into the MCU on Disney+.
