'Loki forever': Fans elated as Tom Hiddleston reflects on playing Marvel role for the last 14 years of his life in 'The Tonight Show'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: During his latest appearance on 'The Tonight Show', Tom Hiddleston, famed for his portrayal of the iconic 'Loki' from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, deeply moved fans as he looked back on his extraordinary 14-year journey playing the role.
His emotions resonated with the audience, igniting feelings of joy and nostalgia throughout the Marvel fandom.
The 'Marvel-ous' journey
Tom Hiddleston commenced his Marvel journey as 'Loki' in 'Thor' in 2011, establishing a strong character identity with a complex backstory.
Over the years, Loki has evolved from a mischievous antagonist to a multifaceted figure, earning a dedicated fan base captivated by Hiddleston's nuanced portrayal.
Reflecting on his Marvel experience, Hiddleston shared on 'Fallon Tonight', "It's been a great, great privilege to be part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe for 14 years. I feel such gratitude to all the people I've worked with."
.@twhiddleston reflects on the last 14 years of his life playing #Loki and explains how his character comes full circle in the Season 2 finale. @LokiOfficial #FallonTonight pic.twitter.com/1jugGpZVR9
— The Tonight Show (@FallonTonight) November 11, 2023
Jimmy Fallon, appreciating this milestone, added to the sentiment, stating, "I feel like we've all aged with Loki, but it's been a great journey."
Fallon's acknowledgment succinctly captured the shared feelings of fans who have followed Loki's character development throughout the MCU's evolution.
Fans say 'Loki Forever'
As Hiddleston hinted at the possibility of stepping away from the role, the phrase "Loki Forever" became a rallying cry among fans.
Social media platforms were flooded with messages expressing gratitude, love for the character, and declarations of unwavering support for Hiddleston, turning the hashtag into a symbol of enduring fandom.
Fans also took to 'X' (formerly Twitter) to share their favorite 'Loki' moments, expressing heartfelt thanks to Tom Hiddleston, and participate in the emotional journey spurred by the 'Loki Forever' sentiment. Messages of appreciation flooded social media, and one fan wrote, "Loki for ever #FallonTonight."
Another added, "Brilliant Tom!!"
"He explains it very well. Well done Tom! What a beautiful finale and journey for your character," replied one.
He explains it very well. Well done Tom! What a beautiful finale and journey for your character. 👏👏👏
— rhian (@rnw90) November 11, 2023
"He deserves a break. He did the best performance of Loki we have ever seen. Well done!!!, commented one.
He deserves a break. He did the best performance of Loki we have ever seen. Well done!!! 👏👏👏👏
— Ellie (@Ellie796895892) November 11, 2023
One wrote, "This was absolutely beautiful of an Series hopefully we get to see Loki again, man what an incredible show."
This was absolutely beautiful of an Series hopefully we get to see Loki again, man what an incredible show 🥹
— YRG_JR (@YRG_JR3) November 11, 2023