LOKI Head Writer Michael Waldron Says The Disney+ Series Will "[Build] A New Corner Of The MCU"

LOKI Head Writer Michael Waldron Says The Disney+ Series Will "[Build] A New Corner Of The MCU"

Loki head writer Michael Waldron has teased his plans for the Disney+ series, revealing that he pitched it to Marvel Studios by asking, "What if this was the best show ever?" Read on for details...

By JoshWilding - May 17, 2021 05:05 AM EST
Filed Under: Loki

Excitement levels for Loki are building, and as that June 9th premiere nears, we can expect to learn a lot more about the God of Mischief's first solo adventure in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

During a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly (shared via @princloki on Twitter), head writer Michael Waldron expressed his excitement for what he describes as "building a new corner of the MCU." Considering Loki will seemingly be travelling through the Marvel Multiverse at the behest of the Time Variance Authority, that's to be expected!

"Loki's a character that's always reckoning with his own identity, and the TVA, by virtue of what they do, is uniquely suited to hold up a mirror to Loki and make him really confront who he is and who he was supposed to be," the writer teases. "The TVA is just an entirely new world [with] a new cast of characters, and that's what felt most exciting about the show: building a new corner of the MCU." 

This isn't the first time the subject of Loki's identity has been brought up, and we can't help but wonder if this is Waldron teasing plans for the villain to meet alternate versions of himself (like Lady Loki). 

In the same interview, the head writer also revealed how he pitched his take on the Disney+ series to Marvel Studios.

"'What if this was the best show ever?' I think that was literally my pitch. My pitch for the show was kind of a big, crazy, fun-time adventure."

Loki definitely has all the makings of a show that could rival and surpass WandaVision and The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, but with few official details revealed, we'll obviously have to wait and see.

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bkmeijer2
bkmeijer2 - 5/17/2021, 5:40 AM
Well that doesn't surprise me. With all these timelines shenanigans, I kinda expect seasons or even new shows following this show will all take place in the alternate 2012 timeline
IronGenesis
IronGenesis - 5/17/2021, 5:55 AM
Golden Girls is the best show ever...so...all I can say is...you have my sympathies. 😏
Blergh
Blergh - 5/17/2021, 6:09 AM
@IronGenesis - Buffy Anne Summers would like a word with you
OmegaEffect
OmegaEffect - 5/17/2021, 6:02 AM
Hoping for a loki power upgrade. He should be above or at the same level as Dr Strange Agatha and Wanda
Blergh
Blergh - 5/17/2021, 6:09 AM
I mean...IF this was the best show ever we'd have Loki run through various timelines that would require big names to appear and them not be limited by their budget.

Hell if they show us an alternative future where Thor has lost his arm and is unworthy I'd lose my sh't. But that would require Marvel to get Hemsworth and other big names.

Can I see it happen? Yeah. But will it? I don't dare to dream
MosquitoFarmer
MosquitoFarmer - 5/17/2021, 6:12 AM
Y'all know what they sell on the corner?

GeneralZod
GeneralZod - 5/17/2021, 6:23 AM
It's reassuring to know that, after two dozen cinematic film successes, Marvel Studios continues to correctly prime the pump for stories and characters directly from their massive story/character library, and they draw heavily from all comic book eras. Bravo to Waldron for digging up the TVA and Mr. Mobius, both created by Walt Simonson. I am really looking forward to what "Loki" has in store for us.
Ace101
Ace101 - 5/17/2021, 6:27 AM
I'm really keen to watch this and see how they acknowledge endgame time travel shenanigans and why they didnt get involved.
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