Anna Sawai & Tom Hiddleston l Actors on Actors

In their Actors on Actors conversation, Anna Sawai ("Shōgun") and Tom Hiddleston ("Loki") connect over the similarities between their show characters, Mariko and Loki. Anna gets emotional discussing the importance and power of Japanese representation in Shōgun, and Tom reveals that he still keeps a piece of Loki with him after all these years. They discuss their humble beginnings, what it was like working with their ensemble casts, and how they each said goodbye to their beloved characters.

Variety Actors on Actors presented by Peacock.

[mandoloriansoju]

She is unfathomably gorgeous goodness gracious

[carizley]

I love that Tom took the effort to pronounce the Japanese names as accurately as he could. Anna gave very thoughtful answers. A very good banter between these two.

[isabellabusby-priest]

Idk who thought to pair these two but well done

[allyqueen]

Aww his response to her getting emotional was so kind. He gave her space and said 'whatever you need'

[mainly_marvel]

they're so in awe of each other, this is so adorable

[SeanOHanlon]

Tom Hiddleston is one of the finest actors of his generation.

[mirikaku]

So wonderful when actors are real professionals and not just celebrities. Talent does count.

[originaozz]

Her character IS the hidden heart of the show. It's just one of the most powerful performances on TV. The chemistry here is so good I kinda wish to see them together in a project.

[scotts]

Their tempo is so pleasant, almost like meditative conversation.

[allyqueen]

Tom is so patient talking about Loki. Like he's genuinely always willing to discuss it in such depth even after so many years/so many people asking about it. It's so nice to see compared to other actors who act as if that role is so beyond them, or be like 'did I star in that movie?'

[heidiinphilly]

Just when I didn't think I could love Tom Hiddleston any more than I already do, he blows me away in this interview. The way he holds space for Anna Sawai when she gets emotional is simply beautiful, deeply kind and loving. And Anna Sawai, what an incredible soul she is. I've only learned of her recently, she is now on my very visible radar. They're both so generous with each other with their questions, responses, etc.

[aegontargaryen]

Bruh whoever decides on pairing, well done!!

[Superion]

Tom and Anna really need to star in a project together; both of them are exceptional actors.

[lechieur]

Tom "Charisma" Hiddleston. Best Henry V i've ever seen. Great Actor.

[k.c.]

Thank you, Anna, for helping to bring an authentic Japanese story to audiences across America. As a Japanese woman, I spent my entire life looking for representation and seeking authenticity in representation of our culture. For so so long, Japanese characters have been lumped in with “Asian” characters—played by Chinese actors or Korean actors, voiced by white actors—and it has been so widely accepted as normal and okay. When “Crazy Rich Asians” first came out, everyone was asking me if I was proud of having my culture represented…I can’t explain how devastating it is to continue to find yourself and your identity folded into a giant umbrella of “Asian.” We have never had something that is authentic not only to our culture but to our people. ❤ I hope that you continue to find opportunities to play roles that bring you joy and recognition, and I hope that this is the start of media and Hollywood becoming more aware of cultural differences and placing importance on actual representation.

[somerset]

Free will. Purpose. Sacrifice.

Mr. Hiddleston and Ms. Sawai both exist in such a calm and deep space. Two extraordinarily sensitive artists. ❤

[stephanier]

I could listen to Tom Hiddleston talk about artistry and the craft for decades. What a specific and bespoke performer

[OrionInSpace]

I say this without exaggeration but this might be the best paring I’ve seen because both are hard workers but also passionate. Loki and Mariko are incredible characters that were made from the hard work of two incredible actors. I look at these two as leaders as well and so I appreciate that. Also, yes I have bias towards Anna because I might be in love with her lol. So beautiful!🙏🏻

[hartshaped]

The thing I absolutely love about Tom Hiddleston is that he elevates the comic book movie material, he’s an actor that 100% respects the character and the material, there’s no sense of snobbery, it’s just an authentic performance

I have heard MCU actors sort of talk about their movies and their characters almost like it’s a dirty secret or sort of like a certain degree of embarrassment like they don’t really take it too seriously, as if “it’s just a silly movie and I get paid well for it” but when you listen to Tom talk about Loki, he really paints a three dimensional character and talks with a great deal of respect, appreciation and seriousness for his work with the character

[Dreamng]

Tom is so gentle with her. One of a kind.