Tom Hiddleston Knew About Loki's Death Before Thor: Ragnarok

Loki is a character who had seemingly died and has been resurrected several times in the MCU, but Avengers: Infinity War finally has him being choked out by Thanos. Tom Hiddleston reveals that he has known about Loki's death even before Thor: Ragnarok, and he talks about Loki's character arc and his place in the story.

Talking during the Ace Comic-Con (via ComicBook), Hiddleston reveals:

"So, I've known about that scene for two years. I met with Marvel in May 2016, and they were actually telling me the story of Ragnarok with concept art and images. The Russos came in, and I introduced myself. So, all four of us sat down, and they said this is how Infinity War begins."

My whole journey through making Thor: Ragnarok — I knew this was coming. By the end of Thor: Ragnarok, Loki has been accepted as Thor's brother again."

Loki's death is what opened Infinity War, and Hiddleston reveals that there is something about Loki's last lines to Thanos:

"When I came to shoot the scene in Infinity War, I think it's very powerful he calls himself an Odinson, and that closes the whole journey of Loki and what he can do. It [Loki's death] set the stakes up emotionally. It takes the stakes up dramatically. You know that Thanos is someone who's more dangerous than anyone we've seen before."

Though Loki and several other characters have died, a lot of people are confident that they will come back in some way. Then again, Loki didn't turn to ash like everyone else, so it's possible that his death could end up being permanent.

Set photos have already revealed that a 2012 Loki will make an appearance in the film, and though it isn't a resurrection, at least we're assured that Hiddleston will be back as the character come Avengers 4.

Avengers 4 comes out May 3, 2019.

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