Tom Hiddleston has become synonymous with the Marvel Cinematic Universe for his portrayal of Loki, but he has been part of several other memorable projects. Among them are Crimson Peak, I Saw the Light, and Kong: Skull Island. Hiddleston will now add another role to his long list in the upcoming Apple TV Plus series, The White Darkness.
The White Darkness will mark Hiddleston's second project with Apple TV Plus. Hiddleston stars in The Essex Serpent, which is slated to release in May. The Essex Serpent is an adaptation of Sarah Perry's 2016 Victorian novel of the same name. In addition to Hiddleston, the series will also star Claire Danes, Frank Dillane, and Hayley Squires.
For his latest Apple TV Plus project, Hiddleston has been cast in The White Darkness. The limited series is a TV adaptation of David Grann's 2018 non-fiction novel that centers around the life and adventures of Henry Worsley. Hiddleston will play Worsley, a former explorer and British Army Officer with dreams of following in the footsteps of his idol, Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton. Worsley embarked on his final Antarctica expedition in 2015, where he aimed to complete a 1,100-mile solo journey across the Antarctic in 80 days.
The White Darkness will be developed by Soo Hugh, creator of Pachinko. Hugh will be assisted in running the show by Mark Heyman, who co-wrote the scripts for Black Swan and The Skeleton Twins. Heyman has also penned the script for the upcoming Stephen King adaptation of The Boogeyman. Apple Studios will produce the series with UCP. In addition to acting as the lead in the series, Hiddleston will also serve as an executive producer on The White Darkness.
In addition to the upcoming release of The Essex Serpent and the filming of The White Darkness, Hiddleston has also been working on the second season of Loki. The Disney Plus series is the first Marvel Studios television show to get renewed for a second season on the streaming platform. The series will continue Loki's journey following the repercussions of Sylvie reopening the Multiverse after killing He Who Remains. Several other Marvel Studios projects have already begun to deal with this, including Spider-Man: No Way Home and the upcoming Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
The White Darkness will not be the first role Hiddleston has taken that is inspired by true events. In the biographical film I Saw the Light, Hiddleston portrayed Hank Williams. He was joined by Marvel co-star Elizabeth Olsen in the project. Hiddleston will have a physically grueling role to prepare for in The White Darkness, given the strenuous expeditions Worsley embarked on. However, Hiddleston has the ability to deliver a heartfelt performance to dedicate to the late explorer.
The White Darkness will be released on Apple TV Plus.
Source: Apple TV Plus