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“It’s in our nature to want to watch our human frailties played out on a huge, epic canvas. Ancient societies had anthropomorphic gods: a huge pantheon expanding into centuries of dynastic drama: fathers and sons, star-crossed lovers, warring brothers, martyred heroes. Tales that taught us the danger of hubris and the primacy of humility. It’s the everyday stuff of everyman’s life, but it’s writ large, and we love it.”

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Tom Hiddleston
Tom Hiddleston

Tom Hiddleston is a British actor born on February 9, 1981, in London. He has gained widespread acclaim for his outstanding performances in various film and television projects, most notably his role as Loki in the 'Thor' series and Christian Grey in 'The Fault in Our Stars'. more

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