Does anyone else picture Tom Hiddleston as Hoid?

Thedepressionoftrees · 2021-01-18T10:35:48+00:00

Tom Hoidleston

CaptBuzz0129 · 2021-01-18T05:59:38+00:00

Well, I do now.

brynntattoos · 2021-01-18T06:29:01+00:00

Oh. OH.

LordColms · 2021-01-18T11:47:50+00:00

I have always thought that long-haired and serious Tom Hiddleston could make for a good Lord Ruler. And it doesn't typecast him into the same role so I would be more happy with that. However, David Tennant as Hoid.... Hmmm...

Razzle_dazzle_disco · 2021-01-18T06:16:11+00:00

Well how could I not now?

obiwanknudson · 2021-01-18T06:22:04+00:00

I do now

Malcontentus · 2021-01-18T06:48:38+00:00

Wish I didn't. Feels like typecasting him into a Loki like role.

Brick_Ninja · 2021-01-18T06:11:29+00:00

I hadn't...

Freemind323 · 2021-01-18T13:43:28+00:00

Yes. Per 17th Shard, he changes his appearance using normal disguise techniques and magic, but his appearance is described as:

“To the best of our knowledge, his face is lined, hawk-like and arrow shaped. Hoid is tall and thin and also has a sharp nose and jaw with delicate eyebrows. He tends to cock his head to one side and has keen blue eyes. Hoid's hair is white, although he occasionally dyes it.”

It actually fits quite well.

Edit: ~~Formattinf~~ Formatting

Edit 2: Corrected spelling error

hitokirizac · 2021-01-18T08:20:42+00:00

I can't help but think of him (Hoid) as Garak from Deep Space 9

Edit: for clarity

DM_Malus · 2021-01-18T08:16:16+00:00

Nah, personally i pictured someone much younger...i pictured Hoid to be in his late 20s/early 30s... someone who had a more slim and youthful appearance.

From the way he is always described, and his personality, i always pictured a smarmy smart-ass 20-something kid who clearly is far too "witty" for his own good and a cleverness that belies his youthful appearance...

From the way people always approached him on Roshar (and others) they always talked to him as if he was...younger to them, (maybe thats just how i interpreted it).

Tom is almost 40.... and i feel like it would change the approach of the character a lot.

However, i do definitely get that "smarmy" loki vibes from Hoid, minus the superiority complex/ vanity.

Lady_Gray_169 · 2021-01-18T09:38:49+00:00

Big time. I've been picturing him as Hoid for a long while now. It's a bit of an obvious choice perhaps, but obvious choices are obvious for a reason. He's even got the type of nose Hoid should have I think.

rrbush · 2021-01-18T13:14:34+00:00

I always have seen Hoid as Paul Bettany

WrenElsewhere · 2021-01-18T08:35:36+00:00

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2021-01-18T09:52:51+00:00

I'm shocked at the amount of people saying "I do now" considering I've seen this idea mentioned at least 20 other times in this sub

Senseiaki · 2021-01-18T08:15:01+00:00

YES!! That is what Hoid looks like, just black hair

Sh33pie27 · 2021-01-18T09:19:53+00:00

I always imagined David Tennant

9fxd · 2021-01-18T09:33:31+00:00

I feel like, Hoid has a little bit of Loki in him.

digibomb23 · 2021-01-18T07:41:21+00:00

What, did someone not?

SushiWithoutSushi · 2021-01-18T08:36:25+00:00

[OathBringer] Just picture him as the lightweaver he is playing Loki.

Saucererer · 2021-01-18T11:06:48+00:00

No but I am now

Stealth_Howler · 2021-01-18T07:27:27+00:00

I’ve always pictured Zach Woods, I cant even really explain it but I think he would crush it. From the ham fisted Wit insults to the storytelling to shallan and Kal I think he has the right delivery

Kingsdaughter613 · 2021-01-18T06:06:45+00:00

Yes.

VoidLantadd · 2021-01-18T08:58:16+00:00

For Hoid? Potentially.

For Wit? No, not unless you want to repeat Cloud Atlas.

mental_barf · 2021-01-18T09:47:47+00:00

Shoot, can't unsee

Asylum_Brews · 2021-01-18T11:30:52+00:00

I imagine him as Hugh Laurie in his mid to late 20's, but with his House character/demeanor

H08S0N_ · 2021-01-18T13:31:15+00:00

I saw someone the other day suggest David Tennant as Hoid and I thought that choice was perfect!

csanner · 2021-01-18T13:51:08+00:00

Him or Paul Bettany

Forgotten_Shoes · 2021-01-18T13:56:46+00:00

I could see him as Moash too

2021-01-18T06:10:08+00:00

Basically.

anorthwestdynamic · 2021-01-18T12:17:56+00:00

Hour/Wit on Roshar looks Alethi. (Alethi folks have brown skin, varying "asian" features) He got that energy tho

SedentaryOwl · 2021-01-18T07:51:10+00:00

Yep.

WandererTaran · 2021-01-18T08:18:41+00:00

Its only animated but I picture Hoid as Clopin Trouillefou from hunchback of Notre Dame.

Dunno why it just came naturally to me as I read his character.

Auramaru · 2021-01-18T08:40:14+00:00

I actually fully envisioned him as Claude Frollo from Disney's "Hunchback of Notre Dame" - all the way from Way of Kings to Rhythm of War. https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Claude_Frollo

Citadel_Cowboy · 2021-01-18T09:07:37+00:00

Yes! Was always my fan cast.

hatfiem3 · 2021-01-18T09:53:21+00:00

Regularly

grace_art · 2021-01-18T10:10:06+00:00

Always have!!

Jusaleb · 2021-01-18T10:34:52+00:00

I think it would be cool to see some Cloud Atlas level facial prosthetics when he's on Roshar.

TheEnviousWrath · 2021-01-18T12:52:26+00:00

I have never conceived of Hoid being pretty or attractive. I always imagined him as short and squat, and a bit goofy looking.

buckzor122 · 2021-01-18T13:33:28+00:00

Typically I hate these casting posts but this one is spot on, I'll give you a pass.

2021-01-18T13:36:04+00:00

I do now indeed....either him or...well dammit I’m gonna say it...Ryan Reynolds.

Kanibalector · 2021-01-18T15:27:07+00:00

I'd prefer David Tennant.

H-wade · 2021-01-18T16:31:24+00:00

I actually think of Ricky Gervais. Specifically his character from Stardust.

2021-01-18T17:09:27+00:00

Tom is PERFECT for this role! He is just "low key" enough to make it work ;)

mauimorr · 2021-01-18T20:12:15+00:00

Respectfully, no.

alasdair8 · 2021-01-18T22:01:34+00:00

Close but not quite there for me. Hoid in my head has darker hair, a more sharp face and is more slender. If you had to cast Hoid, he would be a good one.

UveBeenChengD · 2021-01-18T09:17:43+00:00

So I always pictures Wit as Lord Farquaad from Shrek......Idk what's wrong with me.

shampb4ucondish · 2021-01-18T13:26:28+00:00

Please, no. I'm so sick of the same actors playing in every role. Let's please get some fresh faces.

Impalaonfire · 2021-01-18T08:37:22+00:00

100%

He has the perfect energy and looks imo

allthedopewrestlers · 2021-01-18T08:43:30+00:00

I actually just picture him as Brandon Sanderson.

lliH-knaH · 2021-01-18T09:19:27+00:00

WaBang511 · 2021-01-18T07:57:10+00:00

I've always viewed him closer to a Johnny Depp or Benedict Cumberbatch. That smug wisdom.

atalantallegra · 2021-01-18T07:56:11+00:00

a-b-s-o-l-u-t-e-l-y

jtheiling · 2021-01-18T08:02:44+00:00

I literally spent all day thinking about this, so I’m glad somebody finally said it!

PhoenixHunters · 2021-01-18T08:11:16+00:00

Ever since I saw him as Loki the first time back in the first Thor movie!

Marackul · 2021-01-18T08:16:00+00:00

Shepher27 · 2021-01-18T08:32:37+00:00

He’d be good as Hoid.

TheMuspelheimr · 2021-01-18T08:41:33+00:00

I do now that you've mentioned it.

littlebear406 · 2021-01-18T08:52:28+00:00

He is perfect for Hoid

x-sol · 2021-01-18T09:02:47+00:00

well I do now

DeathQ421 · 2021-01-18T09:38:24+00:00

That is a perfect match.

WrenElsewhere · 2021-01-18T09:40:52+00:00

THANK YOU

iszabikhalid · 2021-01-18T09:47:39+00:00

Defacto Hoid

fantaroots · 2021-01-18T10:29:57+00:00

100%. Just the trickster Loki vibe that Hoid gives off made me think this.

PresentationNo375 · 2021-01-18T10:41:44+00:00

Personally I always picture Benedict Cumberbatch lol but i like this

okcurrr · 2021-01-18T10:52:31+00:00

Tom's personality in Interviews is very much about wanting people to like him, I think Hoid should be played by someone older and more sure of themself.

Pendragonswaste · 2021-01-18T11:17:57+00:00

I picture for some reason the clockwork orange actor as Hoid, young obviously.

bmack083 · 2021-01-18T11:39:33+00:00

Wow, I didn’t realize it, but I 100% do. But with slightly longer hair.

marveldeadpool · 2021-01-18T12:41:28+00:00

I always picture a young Jeff Goldblum.

MyDumbOpinion · 2021-01-18T12:47:22+00:00

... you know this isn’t the first time I’ve seen this fan-cast, but the picture used was of Loki, and that’s the only role I’ve seen Hiddleston in, so I looked at it and went “🤨 great actor, but doesn’t look quite right for it” ... this made me a believer!! Congrats 😜

BowlerHatCabal · 2021-01-18T12:48:17+00:00

All the time

quirklest · 2021-01-18T12:53:03+00:00

YES SINCE STORMLIGHT BOOK 1!!!

2021-01-18T12:58:33+00:00

YES! I’m so glad somebody else does too! I especially imagine him as him in that black suit from ragnarok . I just imagine him wearing these completely modern clothes while everyone else wears their finest Vorin fashion.

SpikGibbons · 2021-01-18T12:59:03+00:00

Literally since day one

The_EvilMidget · 2021-01-18T13:02:22+00:00

Neil Patrick Harris is my headcanon for hoid

waywardlass · 2021-01-18T13:27:36+00:00

Always did, so thank you for the vindication.

hopeduringgrimtimes · 2021-01-18T13:30:16+00:00

I’m not a big fan of this actor, but I really envision Jesse Eisenberg as Hoid. The facial features and voice.

Novelle_1020 · 2021-01-18T13:46:40+00:00

I couldn’t quite put my finger on it before… but yeah. This is 100% what I picture. This exact guy.

dsolo01 · 2021-01-18T13:47:29+00:00

LSDLaserKittens · 2021-01-18T13:56:52+00:00

I always pictured him as the eunuch from Game of Thrones, Varys (Conleth Hill). There is probably a passage somewhere that describes him in a completely different manner but my brain seems to have intentionally forgotten it.

caffieneandsarcasm · 2021-01-18T14:19:41+00:00

Tom Huddleston is Lightsong. We need to get a time machine so young Brent Spiner can be Hoid.

efburke · 2021-01-18T16:26:38+00:00

I do, but it's because his portrayal of Loki matches up nicely with what we know of Hoid. This is one of those situations that because he played Loki I don't think I could easily see him as Hoid if it ever happened. I worry that I'd keep thinking 'Why is Loki dressed up like Hoid?'.

TheCrypticSpren · 2021-01-18T16:38:20+00:00

Mathew Goode for me.

2021-01-18T16:50:37+00:00

Oh. My. God. YES.

He played Loki so fucking well, that I would not accept any other human being playing Hoid in a movie.

Goschbody · 2021-01-18T17:07:11+00:00

100% just told my lady this after watching the Loki trailer

RyuheiAoi · 2021-01-18T17:08:20+00:00

Actually, in my head canon, he looks like Farquad from Shrek.

Also in my head canon, Elhokar is Near from Death Note, Renarin is L from Death Note, Dalinar is Ryoma from Fire Emblem Fates.

My brain always imagines literary characters as characters I have visualizations of that fit their archetype or some strong resemblance of personality traits, no matter how the character's physical appearance is described.

I always pictured Jasnah as Vayne from League of Legends, but with a Fiora-esque fighting style (sword instead of crossbow).

Pretty sure I'm the weird one though.

LetMeThinkAMinute · 2021-01-18T19:03:28+00:00

Yes. Great idea. Although I've always though The Cosmere in general would make for better anime than movies/shows.

circaisbest11 · 2021-01-18T19:39:30+00:00

I’d like David tennet just because it’d be a huge reference towards doctor who

Hinge_Prompt_Rater · 2021-01-18T20:31:22+00:00

I don't know why but in my mind Hoid looks/sounds like The Outsider from Dishonored.

Nephilimn · 2021-01-18T21:58:46+00:00

Yes, probably because of Loki. Wit was my first exposure to Hoid

althechicken · 2021-01-18T22:15:36+00:00

Mmm i can see it i guess, but I think of him as pretty different. The smile is there for sure

DarthNearl · 2021-01-18T23:05:47+00:00

I was legit just thinking this yesterday while listening to a MCU podcast!!!!

natronamus · 2021-01-19T00:00:39+00:00

Not until you just said it.

FrequentParfait7347 · 2021-01-19T00:22:42+00:00

He would be the PERFECT hoid

2021-01-19T02:03:04+00:00

I picture Adolin as mark wahlberg, aged accordingly.

Shallon- saoirse ronan.

kaladin- shit, I just saw they have a list for this in imdb, Jan uddin is perfect.

artox484 · 2021-01-19T03:45:15+00:00

Well I do now

Sondassasda · 2021-01-19T10:23:54+00:00

I've been imagining him more like Joey Batey, the guy who plays Jaskier (the Bard) from The Witcher on Netflix.

datman421 · 2021-06-04T01:41:23+00:00

I've thought this before, the connection as Loki.

ashergunn · 2021-06-04T16:00:27+00:00

I picture Timothee Chalamet. At least when he’s Wit.

Ishi-Elin · 2021-01-18T07:21:44+00:00

Definitely not

Kroneni · 2021-01-18T09:46:33+00:00

i see everyone keep mentioning this, i really dont know, probably not, he does fit but he is too young, maybe one of hoid's characters but i dont think all of them.

VoidLantadd · 2021-01-18T07:17:11+00:00

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SuVitoIX · 2021-01-18T11:44:14+00:00

I wouldnt accept anyone else tbh

disasterlu · 2021-01-18T08:39:00+00:00

He'd actually be a very good Hoid. Especially because of his nose.

Rayux · 2021-01-18T07:26:12+00:00

It's been a while since I've read stormlight, but I've always imagined him as looking like Iroh from Avatar.

SNDMN141 · 2021-01-18T18:21:41+00:00

U meant Sadeas right? 😂😁

nin_son_god · 2021-01-18T20:39:08+00:00

Weird, he's my mental picture of Lopen

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