Our favorite Asgardian trickster is Marvel’s first canonically queer lead character.
In the third episode of the Marvel Cinematic Universe series, Loki (portrayed by British actor Tom Hiddleston), is having a conversation with Lady Loki (known by the name Sylvie and played by Sophia Di Martino).
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Eventually, the topic of relationships comes up and Loki enquires whether or not Sylvie has a beau waiting for her at the end of all this chaos.
“Yeah there is, actually,” she replies. “How about you? You’re a prince. Must have been would-be princesses. Or perhaps another prince?”
“A bit of both,” Loki says. “I suspect the same as you. But nothing ever-“
“-real,” Sylvie finishes.
It’s the moment so many LGBTQ+ fans have been waiting for!
Before the series premiered, fans rejoiced after a teaser for the show listed Loki’s sexuality as fluid.
With the confirmation that Loki is a part of the LGBTQ+ community, fans are even more excited about the series, including series director Kate Herron.
From the moment I joined @LokiOfficial it was very important to me, and my goal, to acknowledge Loki was bisexual. It is a part of who he is and who I am too. I know this is a small step but I’m happy, and heart is so full, to say that this is now Canon in #mcu #Loki ???????????? pic.twitter.com/lz3KJbewx8
— Kate Herron (@iamkateherron) June 23, 2021
“I know this is a small step but I’m happy, and heart is so full, to say that this is now Canon in #mcu #Loki,” Herron tweeted on Wednesday.
You can stream the full episode of Loki on Disney+ now.
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