Owen Wilson is headed to Disney+ and the small-screen corner of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Deadline has confirmed. The Cars and Zoolander actor is the new big-name addition to the cast of Loki, the Disney+ series starring Tom Hiddleston as the trickster demi-god and brother to Thor.
No word on the exact role Wilson will be handling, but it is a prominent character. Wilson, also an Oscar-nominated screenwriter (Bottle Rocket), is well known for his Wes Anderson films and broader big-screen buddy comedies. He next stars in Anderson’s latest film, the upcoming The French Dispatch.
Filming is underway on Loki now. The series is expected to premiere in spring 2021. Loki, like all of the announced Marvel shows for Disney+, will be executive produced by Kevin Feige. Michael Waldron and Kate Herron are also executive producing Loki.
No word on the exact role Wilson will be handling, but it is a prominent character. Wilson, also an Oscar-nominated screenwriter (Bottle Rocket), is well known for his Wes Anderson films and broader big-screen buddy comedies. He next stars in Anderson’s latest film, the upcoming The French Dispatch.
Filming is underway on Loki now. The series is expected to premiere in spring 2021. Loki, like all of the announced Marvel shows for Disney+, will be executive produced by Kevin Feige. Michael Waldron and Kate Herron are also executive producing Loki.
- 1/31/2020
- by Geoff Boucher and Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
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