Figured this is different enough to get its own thread. I'm super stoked to get a series about Loki. Tom Hiddleston deserves to get to explore the character more. Not as excited about Scarlet Witch, but more MCU = better in my opinion. I wish it wasn't going to be on Disney's streaming service, but I'll probably still pay for it.
:-)
https://variety.com/2018/film/news/l...ce-1202947551/
Loki, Scarlet Witch, Other Marvel Heroes to Get Own TV Series on Disney Streaming Service (EXCLUSIVE)
By JUSTIN KROLL
Disney is enlisting Earth’s Mightiest Heroes as the company prepares to launch its upcoming streaming service. The entertainment giant is in early development on an ambitious plan for a number of limited series centered on popular characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. These series will likely include shows centered on Loki and the Scarlet Witch, along with other beloved superheroes who have yet to appear in their own standalone movies.
Marvel and Disney had no comment.
There’s an important distinction from other Marvel small screen efforts, however.
The actors who portrayed these heroes and villains in the Avengers films and their spin-offs, such as Tom Hiddleston and Elizabeth Olsen, are expected to play them in the streaming shows. Moreover, though sources close to the production are staying mum on the cost of the programming, the budgets are expected to be hefty rivaling those of a major studio productions. Each series is expected to include six to eight episodes. Marvel Studios will produce the shows and Kevin Feige, the guru of all things MCU, is expected to take a hands-on role in their development.
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Originally Posted by Bowser:
I think I'd watch Elizabeth Olsen read insurance brochures on a streaming service.
Right?
She's not a classic beauty, but goddamn she trips my trigger.
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Originally Posted by DaFace:
Yeah, I'm a big fan of Loki. He's been a little...flaky?...in the films so far, but they could easily fill in a ton of interesting backstory with a TV series that would help to explain his underlying motivations. I think it could be really interesting.
He is the "God of Mischief", does he need any other motivations?
And yes, he is an awesome character. I would love to see a show with him.
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Originally Posted by Detoxing:
I don't understand the love affair people have with Loki. I find the character to be shallow, un exciting and annoying actually.
Same.
I have grown tired of Loki.
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