Tom Hiddleston‘s recent appearance on The Graham Norton Show had fans and viewers absolutely captivated. The talk show host, Graham Norton, couldn’t hide his admiration for the talented actor throughout the episode.
During the interview, Norton and Hiddleston discussed reviews and criticisms. Hiddleston shared a humorous incident from early in his career when a British theater critic deemed him “completely out of place” and lacking masculinity. Norton and the audience couldn’t help but appreciate Hiddleston’s ability to handle such reviews with grace and humor.
The conversation quickly turned to Hiddleston’s role as Loki in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Hiddleston revealed that he originally auditioned for the role of Thor, but ultimately ended up playing Loki. Norton jokingly attributed the casting decision to Hiddleston’s fabulous hair, referring to him as his “brother from another mother.”
The topic then shifted to fan art, particularly scenes from the first Thor movie where Loki wields a spear. Hiddleston shared that some fans took these scenes as an opportunity to interpret Loki as a hidden pole dancing talent. The audience erupted in laughter, and Hiddleston couldn’t help but be amused by the specific fan art he has come across.
Norton didn’t miss the chance to mention Hiddleston’s role in “The Passage to India,” where he played a part of an elephant. Hiddleston fondly described the experience of being one of four people who formed the elephant, with another actor, Eddie, actually sitting on him. The audience reacted in disbelief and amusement as Hiddleston recounted the unconventional role.
As the interview progressed, Norton brought up the topic of impressions. Hiddleston admitted that he enjoys when people do impressions of him, especially if they are done well. He even mentioned that he had been asked to do impressions of his fellow Avengers in the past, with Christopher Walken being the most popular impression among them.
The conversation took an unexpected turn when Hiddleston shared his initial confusion during the filming of “Midnight in Paris.” He recalled assuming the movie was set in the 1920s, only to realize later that it involved time travel. The audience laughed along as Hiddleston hilariously reenacted his conversation with Owen Wilson about the film’s plot twist.
The interview ended on a lighthearted note as Norton playfully mentioned the existence of Hiddleston fans, affectionately referred to as “H Stoners.” Hiddleston clarified that the term was a result of his fans’ admiration and shared that they were generally sweet and benign.
The episode also touched on Hiddleston’s nudity scene in the film “Crimson Peak.” Norton inquired if the actor had lobbied for more nudity, to which Hiddleston humorously responded that he and his co-stars wanted to redress the balance and showcase equal nudity.
In true Graham Norton fashion, the interview concluded with some fun and unexpected moments. Norton challenged Hiddleston to yodel, and the actor hilariously attempted to yodel a few notes.
Hiddleston’s appearance on The Graham Norton Show was undoubtedly filled with laughter, wit, and genuine admiration. The actor’s charm and ability to engage with the audience made for a truly entertaining episode. It’s no wonder that fans and viewers eagerly await his future projects and appearances.
