A new series revolving around Marvel’s
own god of mischief Loki is among the first of many to be added to
Disney’s new exclusive streaming service, Disney+.
According to The Hollywood Reporter,
Disney managed to nab Michael Waldron, an assistant of Dan Harmon of
Rick and Morty fame, to write the pilot episode for the
upcoming series, and serve as creator and executive producer for
future episodes. Tom Hiddleston is also slated to return as Loki, who
has become a favorite villain-turned-somewhat hero as the Marvel
Cinematic Universe has evolved.
Just if or how
Loki is to return to us after his untimely demise in Infinity War
remains to be seen, but according to the Reporter, the series
will focus on Loki’s mischievous adventures throughout the history
of the universe, becoming an unseen manipulator in various historical
events’ outcomes. It sounds like a gag joke being extended to a
full-length series, but with a Harmon alumnus behind the controls,
there may be some potential here for a really fun show.
Other series that Marvel are reportedly
working on for Disney+ include The Vision and Scarlet Witch
and a currently untitled series focusing on The Falcon and Winter
Soldier working together. All these announced series make me even
more curious (or skeptical) as to how Feige and the Russos are going
to tie everything up in Avengers Endgame, because unless these
are prequel series or noncanon, they seem like major breakers of the
MCU’s continuity (something this series is no stranger to, anyway).
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