Tom Hiddleston endorses Shah Rukh Khan as a Loki variant, praises 'Devdas'

Actor also shared his personal experience watching one of Khan's iconic films

Hollywood actor Tom Hiddleston, renowned for his portrayal of the titular character in the hit series Loki, has recently expressed his admiration for Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, revealing his wish to see the Indian actor take on a variant of the mischievous character.

In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, Hiddleston was asked about which Bollywood star he thought could aptly play a Loki variant. Without hesitation, the British actor replied, "I was about to say Shah Rukh Khan. He would be great. He’s a good variant, I think.”

Hiddleston's endorsement of Khan's potential as a Loki variant has stirred excitement among fans of both actors, sparking discussions about the dynamic possibilities such a crossover could bring to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

During the same interview, Hiddleston shared his personal experience watching one of Khan's iconic films, Devdas. The Hollywood star expressed that witnessing the Bollywood classic was an exceptional and memorable experience for him. Hiddleston nostalgically recalled watching the film at his local cinema, emphasizing that it had been a long time since he had seen anything quite like it before.

"I remember it was quite a long time ago now," recalled the actor. "I remember going to see Devdas. I mean that's quite an old film. I remember going to see that at my local cinema, and it was such an extraordinary. I would say I have never seen anything like that. So, yeah, I remember that very much.”

Loki Season 2 boasts a star-studded cast, including Sophia Di Martino, Owen Wilson, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Wunmi Mosaku, Eugene Cordero, Rafael Casal, Tara Strong, Kate Dickie, Liz Carr, Neil Ellice, Jonathan Majors, and Ke Huy Quan. The series explores Loki's adventures after his escape with the Tesseract during a time-travelling mission in Avengers: Endgame. Confronting the Time Variance Authority (TVA), an organisation managing the timelines of the universe, Loki finds himself entangled in unique circumstances that challenge his understanding of reality and time.

As the news of Hiddleston's admiration for Khan circulates, fans eagerly anticipate the potential collaboration between the two charismatic actors. The prospect of seeing SRK bring his unique charm and acting prowess to the Marvel universe has ignited a buzz across the entertainment industry, leaving fans hopeful for a cross-cultural cinematic experience in the future.

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