'Loki' Showrunner Dishes on Character's 'Struggle With Identity' in Upcoming Disney+ Series

It was reported in 2018 that Marvel villain/antihero Loki would be receiving his own series for Disney+ and although not much has been released about the plot, showrunner Michael Waldron has given fans some tidbits to ponder as far as what to expect from the Tom Hiddleston-led series. 

According to SyFy Wire, the Loki showrunner was a guest on a recent episode of podcastThe Writers Panel, where he discussed the writing process, the core concept of the series, and the character's struggle with identity. Around the 28:40 mark, Waldron explained that the show is ultimately about Loki’s internal struggle with who he wants to be.

"I think it's the struggle with identity, who you are, who you want to be. I'm really drawn to characters who are fighting for control,” said Waldron. “Certainly, you see that with Loki over the first 10 years of movies, he's out of control at pivotal parts of his life, he was adopted and everything and that manifests itself through anger and spite towards his family."

I would argue that Loki has one of the most interesting arcs in the MCU. Fans have watched him struggle to find his true self. He has been an unwanted orphan, the mischievous son of Odin, and a man in the shadow of his brother. Loki has been the sassy prankster, but also a tyrannical usurper and a malevolent liar. These personality shifts are bound to make for good storylines, with a report from The Hollywood Reporter stating that the show will follow the titular character as he "pops up throughout human history as an unlikely influencer on historical events."

Hiddleston heads a cast that includes Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Richard E. Grant, Owen Wilson, and Sophia Di Martino. Loki is currently scheduled for an early 2021 release, but with production on hold due to the coronavirus, that release may be pushed back. In the meantime, see Loki in Marvel films on Disney+ with a subscription here.