Tom Hiddleston’s connection with Loki appears to go far beyond simply playing one of Marvel’s most recognisable characters.
As excitement builds around his confirmed return in Avengers: Doomsday, emotional comments from the actor about his nearly two-decade journey as the God of Mischief have resurfaced, offering fans a glimpse into how deeply he identifies with the role.
Hiddleston first portrayed Loki in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2011’s Thor. Since then, the character has appeared across several major Marvel projects and evolved significantly from the ambitious villain audiences first encountered.
Hiddleston Calls Loki His ‘Other Self’
During a June 2025 appearance on Josh Horowitz’s Happy Sad Confused podcast, Hiddleston reflected on his long association with the character.
While discussing the Disney+ series Loki, the actor said he had poured his heart into the show and described the role as an opportunity to explore a character he had wanted to understand more deeply.
“I just poured my heart into that show,” Hiddleston said.
The 45-year-old actor explained that Loki’s journey had taken him to places he had once only hoped to reach, adding that he had never been certain he would be given the opportunity to explore the character to such an extent.
“It’s sort of like where I always wanted to get to and where I sometimes didn’t dare to dream I would be allowed to get to…” he said.
His comments reflected the unusual longevity of his role, particularly as many actors do not remain associated with the same major film character for such an extended period.
‘This Is My Guy’
Hiddleston became particularly emotional while describing what Loki means to him personally.
“I’ve played this guy for 16 years, what am I gonna do, just put him on the shelf?” he said.
The actor then described Loki as a deeply familiar presence in his professional life.
“This is my guy. He’s my companion, he’s my other self. He’s my ride or die, I love that guy,” Hiddleston said.
The remarks have gained fresh significance following confirmation that Hiddleston will once again portray Loki in Avengers: Doomsday.
For fans who have followed the character since his first appearance, the return represents another chapter in one of the MCU’s longest-running character arcs.
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❝I play this guy for 16 years, what should I do, put it on a shelf : ‘No you can’t come too?’… This is my guy. He’s my companion, he’s my other self. I love that guy.❞ pic.twitter.com/C5324TX0L3
— Sil ☂ϟ४ (@Belizahiddles) August 17, 2026
Loki Has Come a Long Way
When audiences first met Loki, he was largely presented as an ambitious and deceptive figure whose rivalry with his brother Thor eventually placed him against the Avengers.
However, the character gradually became more complex.
Across his appearances, Loki shifted between villain, reluctant ally and ultimately a figure willing to make major sacrifices for the sake of others.
The transformation was explored most extensively in the Disney+ series Loki, which gave Hiddleston the opportunity to explore different versions and possibilities surrounding the character.
By the conclusion of the series, Loki had reached a dramatically different position from the mischievous antagonist introduced in the early MCU films.
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A New Chapter in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
Hiddleston’s return to the role comes as Marvel prepares for another major crossover with Avengers: Doomsday.
Although details surrounding Loki’s role in the film remain closely guarded, his confirmed appearance has generated considerable interest among longtime Marvel fans.
His return is particularly notable because Loki’s story had reached a major turning point in the Disney+ series, leaving questions about how the character could become involved in the events of the upcoming film.
For Hiddleston, however, the opportunity appears to represent more than simply returning to a popular franchise.
After nearly two decades of playing Loki, the character has become one of the defining roles of his career. His earlier comments suggest that, rather than viewing the role as something to leave behind, he continues to see Loki as a character who remains deeply connected to his own creative journey.
With Avengers: Doomsday bringing Loki back into the spotlight, Hiddleston’s emotional description of the character as his “other self” is likely to resonate even more strongly with fans awaiting his next Marvel appearance.
