Anna Sawai & Tom Hiddleston l Actors on Actors 

She is unfathomably gorgeous goodness gracious

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.

Idk who thought to pair these two but well done

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

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

Their tempo is so pleasant, almost like meditative conversation.

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

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

Now EMMY AWARD WINNER Anna Sawai! ❤

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?'

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.

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.

Bruh whoever decides on pairing, well done!!

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

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.

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!🙏🏻

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

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

Came here for Tom but leaving an Anna fan.

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

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

They actually have good chemistry. They should do a rom com together

I'm Japanese and Tom absolutely nailed it by saying "Otsukare sama deshita"! It sounds so natural and perfect. What a couple of genuine, generous, honest and sweet people! They have such good chemistry!!

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

She is like an excited kid who gets to sit in front of their favourite celebrity and gets to have a conversation. I can sense her excitement and joy

This is the best Actors on Actors I’ve ever seen. The deep feelings, and consideration they had for their characters and how that impacted them was so profound. You can feel how much these characters meant to them, and as a fan to see how much they love these characters as much as we do warms my heart.

A piece of my heart fill with so much love and tears when Anna Sawai asked - "Do you feel like you still carry a little bit of him(Loki) ? Tom - Always ! From all the fans of Marvel we Salute you LOKI !

I’ll tell my grandkids this is a Mariko-Anjin reunion

Tom Hiddleston is one of the most eloquent speakers I've ever seen, and Anna was very honest and open with her answers and emotions, she is an incredible actor. This was definitely one of my favourite Actors on Actors

This is a masterpiece of an interview. Anna Sawai SHOULD SHOULD SHOULD WIN AN EMMY. Mariko was one of the best portrayed characters EVER

The way he talks about Loki always brings me to tears. He truly loves that character so much.

She DEVOURED her role in Shogun. Excited for where she pops up next!!! 🤩

0:17 Tom really loves when people see the intention behind Loki's storyline/s, that's his baby

I want to see them perform together. Their chemistry of care and patience is captivating and sweet. Something complex with light and fun moments. This was beautiful.

It’s AMAZING that Tom himself came up with Loki’s final line as an intentional callback 👀 and seeing Anna get emotional at the mere mention of the Japanese audience’s reaction was so touching. 🥹 These 2 are absolute GOATs 🐐

I could listen to this interview as white noises to sleep peacefully. Both of their voices and accents are lifting of the weight of stress off my chest 🫠

11:43 Anna is so pure and Tom is an absolute gentleman. Class personified.

I am not bisexual but you cannot deny the hotness of this pairing.

Anna is incredibly gracious and respectful. You can tell she basically memorized and watched his entire filmography for this. Yes, she's pretty new to the scene and giving propers is a generally good thing to do but it didn't feel staged in the conversation. It's like it actually enriched what she already knew and visa versa.

I know she has had to deal with a restrictive culture, but it has formed such a beautiful, humble, intelligent, and warm-hearted young lady. She’s such a gem. I hope her career continues to be fruitful and amazing.

Sooooooooo when are we getting a movie with the two of them?. Not necessarily in anything romantic, just something we can watch and appreciate their acting because they are 🔥🔥🔥

These crossovers are just so iconic

This is two artists talking about art

We need a film or series with the two of them ASAP!

Tom is amazing as always, but Anna, she's such a sweetheart throughout the interview, I instantly became a fan!

Tom hiddleston such a humble gentleman who make everyone feel more appreciated and loved.. his presence speaks volume, he just connect with people and live in the moment which is just so beautiful and admirable

Anna Sawai was so right to pick up on Tom Hiddleston's affecting performance in The Night Manager. I say the word "affecting" here because I genuinely feel Tom's presence on camera comes through his facial expressions which were bloody hard to detect in The Night Manager playing a spy and all these different lives...this same sentiment has translated beautifully into his theatrical work...Coriolanus and Betrayal (with the unmistakeably characteristic Pinter pauses) stand out - he really is a master of portraying a character's internal world through these subtleties and it's been an absolute joy to discover this in his work.

anna sawai, the future emmy winner you are…

The brilliant Tom Hiddleston with the absolutely stunning Anna Sawai 😍 What a combo

She is the sort of beauty that you can't help just look at in awe. And she seems lovely too. Whoever she chooses for a partner will be a very lucky man.

I got really surprised when Tom repeated that Japanese phrase so smoothly with perfect pronunciation even after he heard that for the first time. Pls say more, I'll teach you as a native speaker, call me Tom.

37:08 Tom: "and it was amazing to drive into the sunrise with all of it in the rear view" Anna: (full-on listening and experiencing the emotion of the moment, exhales with feeling) "That itself is a movie." And the RU-vid equivalent of an academy award for this pairing goes to... I really didn't know I needed these two in my life until they appeared this morning, wow. Such a kindred spirit of eloquent generosity in each, I was as fully invested in this conversation as you can tell each of these actors was in each other's careers and each other. Now strand them on an island in South Pacific and do a period piece where they are exploring each other's rich backstories. Make him not even entertain the idea of a romance because of the age difference, until she finally wears him down in the end. Yes I'm mostly kidding but in all seriousness, it would be a shame not to immortalize this beautiful improvisational chemistry beyond just this one encounter. Get the right people involved around these two, make it happen and take my money already. 😎

I'm so happy with how Loki ended. As much as I'm going to miss the character, the story came full circle nicely. I wonder whether Tom picks up another multi-year character after this. I imagine he'd want to stretch those acting chops more now that he has the time. Anna Sawai is so adorable and bubbly. It's such a departure from the subtle and heavy emotions she hit perfectly as Mariko. I look forward to seeing more from her.

Such a lovely insight between these two actors and their characters. Thank you to the person who decided to pair them together. Both of them are so eloquent, it was lovely seeing them talk.

Kudos to Anna Sawai for spotlighting Tom Hiddleston and Loki like this. It's very moving....

I love this interview! Never would have thought of these two actors sitting and having meaningful conversations with each other. I love that Tom gives Anna the space to be vulnerable even when she was crying. You could feel him giving her the safe space to express herself. He doesn’t judge, doesn’t try to control the situation, nor try to get her to stop crying but sits quietly taking in and waiting for her when she’s ready to talk. Mad respect for Tom here! ❤

Anna is so calm, sweet, talented and wise whenever she speaks. ❤😊 This might be a hot take, but I honestly would love her to be a part of an MCU role in the future.

She is breathtakingly authentic

Tom Hiddleston is another of the great British talent pool, an artistic genius with original harism, a distinctive way of being on stage and the extraordinary aura of mystery that accompanies him, making him an excellent impersonator of everything he touches.

That was a very good Actors on Actors episode. Really enjoyed that. I think with both of them being very softly spoken but also very thoughtful in their words, you really could feel the care and love for the roles they played. That would have been a very cool episode to sit in on.

the way tom said "always" both broke and healed something inside me

The love and respect both Anna and Tom have for their own craft, and for each other's work, is art in and of itself. Two kind and generous human beings. What a stunning conversation. What a pleasure to watch and listen to. I am in awe.

They are both such soft speakers. Listening to their conversation was so soothing

Anna is absolutely stunning. Like I’m just completely drawn in when she’s on screen. Hope to see more of her soon

Honestly, this has been one of the best pairings i've recently seen. Tom is really understanding and respectful, and the way he pronounces the japanese just shows how considerate he is. Anna is great, having watched both Monarch and Shogun. One of the best actresses that's starting to do more stuff nowadays.

Congratulations Anna for her Emmy win this week. Great acting

Wow, just wow. Probably one of the best Video Actor-Actor Pairs I've seen.

Tom is such a great example how to listen CAREFULLY ❤❤❤ these sweet manners melted my heart

Such a wholesome interview/conversation on a dreary Sunday afternoon. Especially the ending. Lovely. I love both of them.

I was an extra on both Shogun and Momarch, Anna is stunnning in person.

The beautiful thing about their conversation is that no question is insignificant. Anna and Tom gave thoughtful answers every time.

The cutest interaction between actors ever. What a chemistry! It would be lovely see them together in a movie, in future!

This is like therapy session. Both are perfect here... ❤❤

This has been one of the best actors on actors interview I’ve witnessed. Such honesty and vulnerability by both Tom & Anna. The respect and generosity they gave each other drove the conversation to something authentic and beautiful. Bravo, Variety! More of this kind of content, please. Watching these kind of artists is so refreshing.

Tom has such emotion when he speaks about the end of Loki's story, so invested in his roles, I love him.

Thanks to Variety for this interview with 2 actors I adore. I really liked Tom's gentlman side, and how emotional he is when he talks about Loki. But Anna talking about the reaction of young Japanese girls to Mariko was so moving. I also learnt a few things. And I really liked when they talked about Hiroyuki Sanada. But it was all interesting, and you can see how they go from one role to another. I much preferred Shogun to Loki, but Loki was very good.

Good lord Anna is so damn gorgeous!! Whoever paired them up in this video should get a raise!!

Tom is so passionate about everything, for me he's the perfect british gentleman, he will always be Loki, like he said he's been playing him for 15 years and i hope he gets back, we need a Thor Loki reunion ❤

This is the best segment of ACTORS ON ACTORS.

They are truly two beautiful souls. Anna is everything

Anna Sawai and Tom Hiddleston did a fantastic job on this actors on actors interview I really loved the way how Anna and Tom interviewed each other.

This is too much attractiveness in one room. Realities will bend!!!

I love Anna so damn much. Her character and commitment are unparalleled. Can't wait to see her acceptance speeches!! More of her in everything, please!!

She is absolutely stunning

I love how both of them are so invested in each others work! They're both amazing actors!

wow can you ship a couple for watching them for the first time, not even a movie or series, but an interview! wow so much respect for each other. love it!

I could listen to them talking to each other all day, their voices and manners and thoughtful answers etc...! What a great interview to each other!!

She’s so beautiful and smart and talented. He’s such a gentleman.

She is radiant, shining beauty every time i see her. ✨ The entire time i would see anna sawai in a film or show i kept saying to myself why does she look so familiar? Well she clarified it here. I loved ninja assassin and when she said she was in it I had to pause and be mind blown cuz that was where i knew her from lol

What a great interview and moment in time. Both talented and at 2 completely different stages of their career. Moving. Hiddleston is just... unique, as a person.

なんと素敵な対談！！ 日本の皆さま自動翻訳で日本語を選択すると完ぺきではないですが ニュアンスを読み取る翻訳が出てきます！ ロキとマリコの共通点について感慨深い、、。繰り返し見ます！

Wonderful combination of those two soft, kind and brilliant actors. It was a pleasure to watch and listen

Bliss... I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. I love them both so much. Their work is overwhelming.

Really glad she acknowledged Tom's role in the Night Manager! I think that show flew over a lot of people's heads. My first time also seeing Elizabeth Debicki. Great show!

I LOVE that a more well known veteran actor like TH is praising and giving space to a less well known but growing actor like AS.

This is what a complete, articulate thought sounds like. Not a "like" after every other word. This was music to the ears, very emjoyable to listen to. Both amazing, deep actors. Love her minimal beauty and grace. Love both their respectfulness and gentleness towards each other. Well done pairing.

I could watch an entire mini series length of this interview. So thoughtful, humble, insightful, and professionalism.

I really hope Anna gets more amazing roles and opportunities in her career, I enjoyed her in Monarch but was blown away by her in Shogun.

I'm so happy for Anna. From FAKY to Shogun, she's iconic in everything she does.

Anna is extraordinarily beautiful. I have not seen Shogun, but Tom is such an amazing actor, I accept his judgment that she’s very talented. This is gratifying; it means I will see her in movies in the future. I will love to see more of her. Hearing both expressing their feelings and values about their acting is fascinating and touching.