Loki keeps dying only to come back better... Having become one of the MCU fans' favorite heroes, the God of Mischief recently became the God of the Multiverse after some tough dealings with the TVA. Tom Hiddleston may have declared (for the umpteenth time) that he was done with this character, but he was announced in the cast of Avengers: Doomsday by Marvel Studios at the end of March. A not-so-unexpected comeback that the actor has returned to, and his comments lead us to believe that his career will undergo further twists and turns.
Loki, the MCU chameleon who didn't want to die
He is tenacious, this God of Mischief. Since his debut in the MCU with Thor, he has continued to evolve, adapt, and change sides, a true champion of survival in a hostile environment. Having died several times, both real and fake, he has always found a way to reach the Earth-616 timeline, but his goals are no longer the same as they were at the dawn of the 2010s. He will officially be back in Avengers Doomsday, which his interpreter, Tom Hilddleston, commented on the microphone of Max Balegde, explaining how relieved he is to no longer have to keep the secret of his casting:
Very, very excited! It's really remarkable that I can talk about it because most of the time I'm in a position where I know but I can't say anything! It's strange; It takes a lot of discipline to keep this secret, but I've had an amazing chapter in my life playing Loki, and it's not over yet.
Avengers Doomsday: Two major hypotheses about Loki's role
What does Loki's return mean for Avengers Doomsday? Two theories prevail: either the God of Mischief will lead the superheroes in the fight against Doom, or he will be quickly killed by the villain after the latter stole his powers. The second hypothesis seems quite coherent, as the God of Mischief has the unfortunate tendency to go on the rampage in the MCU; Additionally, it would echo his assassination at the hands of Fatalis' predecessor Thanos in Avengers Infinity War. However, in light of Tom Hiddleston's recent comments, one might wonder if the actor is now keeping his appearance in Avengers Secret Wars a secret. In which case, Loki still has a bright future ahead of him, and his encounter with the villain won't be fatal.
"Loki Never Really Dies": Did Marvel Overuse Its Joker Card With the Character?
Regardless of the fact that Loki is a popular character, much-loved by fans, and whose story arc is one of the richest in the MCU, his on-screen survival is no longer really a story issue. Somehow, we know that studios are reluctant to kill off this sure value in their fictional universe, even more so today, when the public is no longer as interested in the fate of its superheroes. They are rare, these Marvel figures who continue to capture the attention of viewers in an unloved Multiverse Saga, whose stories have become repetitive and the protagonists bland. As long as Tom Hiddleston is up for playing Loki, there's a good chance that Kevin Feige and his team of writers will keep him alive by any means possible. Our prediction? The actor will be in Avengers: Secret Wars, even if he dies in Avengers: Doomsday. After all, being resurrected has become benign in the MCU... A reflection that takes nothing away from the immense talent of the star and the value of the character himself!
And you, what do you think?
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