Owen Wilson Joining Marvel's 'Loki' Series

Owen Wilson is headed to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The actor is in talks to join the Disney+ show Loki, sources tell The Hollywood Reporter. His character details are hidden in Odin's vault.

Loki stars Tom Hiddleston as the trickster god he has played since 2011’s Thor. The character died in 2018's Avengers: Infinity War, however due to a time travel storyline, Loki appeared briefly in 2019's Avengers: Endgame. It is that version of Loki that audiences will follow in the Disney+ series.

Heat Vision breakdown

Rick & Morty writer Michael Waldron is writing the pilot for Loki, and will act as show creator and exec produce the series. Loki is one of multiple shows Marvel Studios is producing for Disney+, including Falcon and the Winter Soldier, WandaVision, Hawkeye and What If?

Wilson, who is repped by UTA, next appears in Wes Anderson's The French Dispatch, due out in July.

Comicbook.com first reported the news.

"I Have Some New Ideas": The Scramble Behind Robert Downey Jr.'s 'Dolittle' Debacle

by Borys Kit
How 'The Rhythm Section' Director Reed Morano Builds Trust with Her Stars

by Brian Davids

How The Borg Are Shaping 'Star Trek: Picard'

by Phil Pirrello
Julie Delpy to Write, Star in Netflix Dramedy

by Rick Porter
15 'Star Trek: Picard' Easter Eggs From Episode 2

by Phil Pirrello
How 'Noisemakers' Puts the Focus on Famous Women From History

by Graeme McMillan
Linda Hamilton "Would Be Quite Happy to Never Return" to 'Terminator'

by Brian Davids

Owen Wilson Joining Marvel's 'Loki' Series

Heat Vision breakdown

GET THE

SCOOPS FIRST!

Sign up for Heat Vision's weekly newsletter for all things comics, sci-fi and more.

Thank you!

HEAT VISION

The scoops will hit your inbox every Friday.

Want more THR?