Tom Hiddleston has officially signalled a major comeback to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, describing his impending return as the God of Mischief in Avengers: Doomsday as 'monumental'. The 44-year-old actor is set to reprise his iconic role, last seen in Ant-Man and the Wasp following appearances in Infinity War and Endgame.
A 'Brilliant and Surprising' Return for the Trickster
In a revealing interview with GQ magazine, Hiddleston shared his excitement for the project. 'My contribution has been contributed. It is monumental,' he stated. He went on to praise the film's core narrative, revealing, 'The centre of the story is absolutely brilliant, and was so surprising when I read it. It just has never been done before.'
This professional high comes as Hiddleston recently reflected on the passage of time. While working on the spy thriller The Night Manager—a role he has held since 2016—he saw a clip from the first season and was struck by seeing himself nearly a decade younger.
Personal Reflections and a New Lease on Life
This wasn't his first reckoning with age and career. Hiddleston recounted a similar feeling at 27, when his acting career had yet to ignite. Stuck in minor TV roles and facing repeated audition rejections, he felt a lack of control.
His turning point came from a firm internal pep talk. 'Eventually I was like: "Tom, get a grip. Go towards what interests you and motivates you,' he explained. He decided to shed negative influences and stop being a people-pleaser, a mindset that ultimately reshaped his path.
Celebrating Family Life with Zawe Ashton
Beyond the screen, Hiddleston is celebrating a joyful personal milestone. His fiancée, actress Zawe Ashton, recently gave birth to the couple's second child. Ashton shared the news in November via an Instagram post from the Little Village baby bank charity, reflecting on her postpartum recovery and children in need.
The announcement prompted congratulations from friends and fans, including broadcaster June Sarpong. The couple, who met in 2019 while starring in Betrayal in London's West End, have been engaged for some time. Ashton recently clarified they are not secretly married, despite occasionally using the terms 'husband' and 'wife', a habit that caused confusion among their inner circle.
'We’ve talked about [marriage],' Ashton said on the Miss Me? podcast. 'I think the spiritual bond and the anchoring for what it does for you as a couple and as a family is really appealing to both of us.'
