Will Loki season 2 be affected by Jonathan Majors’ assault trial?!
Loki's executive producer recently opened up about the awaited Loki season 2, new character dynamics, and whether Jonathan Majors' legal battle influenced the show's trajectory.
Jonathan Majors (Source: Deadline)
Before even a moment of Loki graced screens, the show’s Executive Producer Kevin Wright had revealed that talks about a sophomore season were already underfoot. Recollecting chats with Tom Hiddleston during the production of Season 1, Wright shared with Variety, “We began discussing how this world could build out.” The duo's aspiration was to dive deeper without regurgitating previous narratives. And the drama-packed finale of sSeason 1 set the stage perfectly. Wright asserted the importance of remaining within the engaging drama of the Time Variance Authority (TVA), hinting that more exciting locations await in the forthcoming episodes.
Jonathan Majors in the spotlight: Will legal issues steer the show?
Jonathan Majors, portraying the character of He Who Remains, undeniably shapes much of Loki's storyline in the second season. With the media's magnifying glass over Majors' recent arrest, many wondered if changes to the narrative were afoot. Wright, however, was firm. He told Variety,, “We've made no changes based on the situation with Majors." With the storyline planned meticulously, they ventured forth without hesitation. Wright alluded that the story presented is precisely what they envisioned. Turns out, Jonathan Majors’ assault trial didn’t have any major repercussions on the second season of Loki after all.
Fresh faces and familiar terrains: New dynamics in Loki season 2
The much-anticipated season teases novel character interactions and the introduction of renowned actors like Ke Huy Quan. Discussing Quan's casting as OB with the publication, Wright shared an almost prophetic decision, “We met him before his sudden rise from ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once,’ believing he would be the perfect fit.”
While fans eagerly await the magic of season 2, many are also curious about Loki's future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. On that front, Wright remains optimistic, hinting at Loki's potential re-entry into the larger MCU saga, “The hope has always been to reunite Loki and Thor," he added, emphasizing that they first need to bring Loki to an emotional climax.
Amidst the whirlwind of expectations, controversies, and the undying love for the God of Mischief, ‘Loki’ Season 2 is all set for another ride through time, space, and the intricate corridors of the TVA. With new episodes dropping every week, the second season of Loki premieres on October 5 on Disney+