Tom Hiddleston has become synonymous with Loki, Marvel’s mischievous god, but his inspiration came from an unexpected place: ...

Tom Hiddleston explains how Tim Burton’s Batman and Jack Nicholson’s Joker influenced his approach to playing Loki, shaping the character’s tone, energy, and complexity.

SPOILER WARNING: Do not read if you haven’t seen Season 1, Episode 5 of “Loki,” now streaming on Disney Plus. I think it’s when Alligator Loki ate President Loki’s hand that I realized I was in love.

If there is one thing about the Marvel Cinematic Universe we can all agree on, it’s that it’s great at casting its cavalcade of characters. From Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark to Chadwick Boseman as ...