Tom Hiddleston Calls ‘Loki’ Disney+ TV Show ‘A New Departure’

Tom Hiddleston can’t say much about his new TV series. He set to reprise his role as Loki, god of mischief, in a limited series for Disney+, but he could only give a quick tease about the new story.

“All I can tell you is that it is called ‘Loki.’ It is a new departure ... but I can’t explain why,” he told the Hollywood Reporter.

The 38-year-old has played Loki since the first “Thor” movie in 2011. He seemingly died (again) in “Avengers: Infinity War,” but a plot twist in “Avengers: Endgame” left viewers wondering if he may have survived.

Hiddleston couldn’t address if the show is taking place in one of those new timelines mentioned in “Endgame” or if it’s a prequel series. He did, however, note that he was shocked by fan reaction to his character.

“It is a constant source of surprise and delight that these films have connected with people. I knew he was a complex figure,” the British actor added. “Intelligent yet vulnerable. Angry and lost and broken and witty. I thought it was an amazing opportunity and it’s grown into this network of movies. I could never have expected it. I feel very fortunate that this character has connected with people.”

Disney+ has several Marvel TV series in the works. Also set to start filming this fall is “Falcon and Winter Soldier,” starring Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan. “WandaVision,” starring Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany, is also confirmed to be in the works. Rumors indicate that Jeremy Renner might also be getting a limited “Hawkeye” series that may introduce female archer Kate Bishop.

Disney+ hasn’t set any premiere dates yet. However, the service itself will launch on Nov. 12. While fans will have to wait until at least 2020 for Marvel Studios TV shows, “Star Wars” live action series “The Mandalorian” will be available on launch day. Disney+ will be available for $6.99 a month or $69.99 per year.