Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Tom Hiddleston Inspired by Joker for Loki
Tom Hiddleston, who plays Loki in the Marvel movies, said that he wanted to play Loki because of Jack Nicholson's Joker in the 1989 Batman movie.
He saw that movie when he was younger and it made a big impression on him.
He talked about this on a podcast called Happy Sad Confused.
He first played Loki in the 2011 movie Thor and has been in many other Marvel movies and shows since then.
Tom Hiddleston revealed his inspiration for playing Loki was Jack Nicholson's Joker in Batman (1989).
He said he might not have played Loki without seeing that movie.
Hiddleston first played Loki in the 2011 movie Thor.
He has since appeared in several other Marvel films and his own series.
He discussed this on the Happy Sad Confused podcast.
- Who
- Tom Hiddleston
- What
- Revealed his inspiration for playing Loki
- When
- During a recent interview on the Happy Sad Confused podcast
- Where
- On the Happy Sad Confused podcast
- Why
- Because of the impact Jack Nicholson's Joker had on him
- Actor
- Tom Hiddleston
- Character
- Loki
- Inspiration
- Jack Nicholson's Joker in Batman (1989)
- First Appearance
- Thor (2011)
- Podcast
- Happy Sad Confused