Tom Hiddleston hints at Loki return in Avengers Doomsday

Tom Hiddleston as Avengers' villain Loki, a role he is returning to
Tom Hiddleston as Avengers' villain Loki, a role he is returning to
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Tom Hiddleston has hinted at a shock Loki return in the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe film, Avengers: Doomsday.

The 44-year-old grew up in Oxfordshire after moving from London with his parents, including his father, Dr James Hiddleston, who often liaised with Oxford University through work.

Living in a village just outside the city, Mr Hiddleston studied at the Dragon School, where Harry Potter actress Emma Watson also attended some years later.

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Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston have played Thor and Loki several times.

Best known for playing Loki in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), the role has seen him star in both the Thor and Avengers film franchises, as well as a Disney+ series based on Loki.

Now, Mr Hiddleston has added fuel to the fire over a potential return to the character in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday movie.

The large cast ensemble film is set to release in December 2026 and will star the likes of Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth and Robert Downey Jr.

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Now, the Daily Mail reports that Mr Hiddleston has hinted that he could be joining up with his old co-stars for the latest superhero flick.

Speaking to GQ magazine in quotes relayed by the Mail, he said: "My contribution has been contributed. It is monumental.

"The centre of the story is absolutely brilliant, and was so surprising when I read it. It just has never been done before."

Oxford-born actress Florence Pugh is confirmed to be reprising her role as Yelena Belova in Avengers: Doomsday.

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