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[Blind Gossip] He’s very worried about his reputation. He thinks that people see him as a joke.

He thinks that he became a bit of a punch line after dating [Singer]. He could still book jobs, but after years of establishing himself as an actor, people were laughing at him. That was quite hurtful to him.

Unfortunately, that negative publicity may have cost him the lead role in an action franchise. And while he has his other franchises, he is certainly lagging behind other actors of his stature when it comes to new projects in the pipeline.

He needed to do something manly and commanding and serious to turn that around. That’s why he is doing this one-off theater bit. It’s a serious part for a serious actor. In fact, he says that it is THE most serious part for a serious actor! He believes it will reboot what people think of him.

It’s certainly not a low key part he is taking on. It will be interesting to see if actually helps people see him as a serious actor rather than a punch line.

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[Optional] Do you think this part will turn his reputation around?

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  1. Strathmore says

    I use to love this guy and thought he’d be a shoo in for Bond. Just perfect…until that spectacle. I know it’s not right, but I lost complete respect for Tom. He was decent in the Kong movie, but I’m not sure I could ever feel excited for him anymore when I know the lengths he’d stoop to professionally. It’s going to take a lot more than theater to do that.

  2. LaLaLee says

    If he’s gay, he needs to come out. If he’s not, he needs to be seen with another squeeze in the immediate future.

  3. TexMexLex says

    Tom Hiddleston obviously!
    He can bounce back but it’s going to take more than a theater run.Especially since whenever Snake (swift) releases a new album it will all come up again and she will milk it for all it’s worth.She will drag him through the mud.sadly he still hasn’t gotten off this merry go round.For him It will take theatre, probably another Night Manager series, and some powerful performance in some indie house movie, to make people move on.
    But If Gyllenhal can move on so…

  4. Melody says

    Tom Hiddleston
    I don’t get the fuss about this guy. He looks nerdy and gentle. He looks like an accountant rather than a secret bad-ass agent. I wouldn’t mind if he plays Q. And he doesn’t age well. Just imagine him merging from the sea with his pale skin, terrible sunburn and fading hairline. ew

  6. uean008 says

    I was thinking Jake Gyllenhall (sp?) bc of the punch line clue for his role in South Paw. And Taylor obvi

  8. Ihatenate says

    Tom Hiddlesomething. I keep thinking Hiddleswift …so the pop singer is Taylor Seift of course
    I think he made a punchline out of himself with that ridiculous “I ❤️TS” shirt. That was way too much

  14. little sherlock says

    Actor: Tom Hiddleston
    Singer: Taylor Swift

    Clues: punchline (that tank top alone was the biggest punchline of 2016), losing the 007 role, having other franchises (Thor, Avengers, possibly Kong), being of “stature” because he’s tall, and “low key (Loki) part” = he’s due to play Hamlet for RADA in London, directed by Ken Branagh.

    Turning his reputation around will take time and more than just this one play. The stunt with Swift was a catastrophe that requires long-term PR damage…

  15. sayswho says

    This must be Tom Hiddleston after his disasterous PR stunt with Taylor Swift.
    Think he’s doing Shakespeare forget which theater though. Pretty sure his stunting lost him/was influential in his losing out the James Bond role.

  16. crazym says

    Actor: Hiddleston
    Singer: Swift
    Clues: Did we need any?
    Optional: No. I’m not sure what it would take to make the public forget about it.

  17. LC1216 says

    Actor: Tom Hiddleston

    Singer: Taylor Swift

    Clues: Didn’t pay attention, just know he’s the only actors (as of late) that dated Taylor and his career died.

    Do you think this part will turn his reputation around? No. He may be doing theater, but not everyone will see his performance or cares. The dating Taylor, and attending her 4th party with all her loser model, reality star, attention needy friends, ruined it for him. I (heart) T.S. on his t-shirt. Tacky and desperate.

  18. jolael says

    Actor: Tom Hiddleston

    Singer: Taylor Swift

    Clues: Big franchise (James Bond)

    [Optional] Do you think this part will turn his reputation around? I don’t think so.

  19. tasha2777 says

    Tom Hiddleston
    Taylor Swift

    Eh. Not sure if his role in Hamlet will be enough to change that.

  20. apple martini says

    Actor: Tom Hiddleston
    Singer: Taylor Swift
    Clues: His “franchises” would be Thor and Kong, the one he missed out on is James Bond, he’s famous for playing Loki (“low-key”) the trickster god (joke, punch line) and he’s going to do Hamlet, directed by Kenneth Branagh
    Optional: It might do him good to do more stage work for a while. The Swift thing was a hideous misstep but it doesn’t need to derail his career.

  21. KCeagle says

    Tom Hiddleston
    Taylor Swift

    *clues* Low-key (Loki)

    Performing Hamlet live on the London stage will remind folks that he’s a talented actor and not a tabloid celebrity. If his star continues to fall, he could always come out, to renew interest and remain center stage. Or get arrested doing something that a butch, he-man would do.

  22. sherdinana says

    The Smiths – Willow in particular? And Annette Benning and Warren Beatty’s child.

  23. thisisannoying says

    Tom Hiddleston (not sure if I got his first name right..)

    Hint: low key for loki, same clue Calvin Harris used, ha!

    No idea what part this is but thank goodness he’s not going to be Bond.

  25. ancilla2345 says

    Tom Hiddleston
    Taylor Swift
    Who knows?
    He should have never agreed to that public
    fiasco with her.

  28. Tourettte says

    Actor: Tom Hiddleston
    Singer: Taylor Swift
    Clues:
    punch line (when hulk punches loki in avengers, still cracks me up – “puny god” and that “I will personally punch you in the dick” moment i think it was 2 years ago at comic con)
    lost lead role in an action franchise (james bond)
    his other franchises (avengers)
    one-off theater bit/THE most serious part (Branagh’s Hamlet )
    low key – Loki

    [Optional] Do you think this part will turn his reputation around? – Maybe.

  31. BSHANNE says

    Absolutely not sure about this one..don’t think Jake has franchises ?? Anyways..

    Actor: Jake Gyllenhaal

    Singer: Taylor Swift

    Clues: ‘Punch Line’ reference to Jakes boxing movie Southpaw

  32. CocoGaga says

    Tom Hiddleston

    Taylor Swift

    Clues: Low key = Loki

    I’m not sure what he was thinking with the Taylor Swift PR stunt…he already has a reputation a serious theatre actor- I’ve seen him on stage more than once and he is fantastic. However, he may have blown it for a while on the movie side of things, who knows!

  33. dearwinner83 says

    Tom Hiddleston – just announced as taking on the lead in a short run of Hamlet with RADA.
    Guess he missed out on James Bond because of T Swift!

  34. purplefluffybunny says

    Tom Hiddleston

    Taylor Swift

    He’s just announced he’s playing Hamlet on the stage, the franchise was James Bond?

    Optional – I suspect it’ll take more than playing Hamlet for 3 weeks to make people forget the I heart TS t-shirt!!! Feel sorry for him really…

  37. stelladebois says

    Actor – Tom Hiddleston
    Singer – Taylor Swift
    Clues – hiddleston was recently announced to play Hamlet in a RAMDA production in September, which is so highly anticipated that the theatre have introduced a ballet system to buy tickets. He was widely tipped for Bond and plays Loki in Thor/Avengers.

    Starring in a short production of Hamlet will definetly work in his favour.

  41. mockney_rebel says

    This has to be (take me seriously) Tom Hiddlestone – someone who started to believe his own press too much! He’s taking on Hamlet a la Cumberbatch
    Supposedly lost James Bond due to Hiddleswift!

  42. Catterina says

    Actor: Tom Hiddleston
    Singer: Taylor Swift
    Clues: ‘low key’ = Loki, theater bit = Hamlet in London (considered a ‘serious’ role for any actor to tackle), franchise he lost out on = James Bond.
    Not sure if this will turn his reputation around…

  43. katedw says

    Tom Hiddleston with his new Hamlet for charity project.

    Going back to theatre is a really great choice and especially in a Shakespeare role, AND working with the likes of Kenneth Branagh, for Serious Actor creds. It won’t fix everything, because let’s be honest, it’s really hard to recover from being linked to TS, especially in probably her most transparent fake arrangement yet buuuuut this is probably one of the best choices he could’ve made in terms of first steps for recovery.

  44. mycull says

    Actor: Tom Hiddleston
    Singer: Taylor Swift
    Clues: “low key part”… “Loki” in the Thor movies

  45. btm2299 says

    Actor: Tom Hiddleston

    Singer: Taylor Swift

    Clues: ” ‘low key’ part” in reference to his character in the Thor franchise

  46. JerzeyJenn says

    Actor: Tom Hiddleston

    Singer: Taylor Swift

    Clues:

    [Optional]
    Do you think this part will turn his reputation around? Hmm that’s a toughee becuz e5rything she touches turns to gold

  48. BeauSo says

    Actor: Tom Hiddleston
    Singer: Taylor Swift
    Clues: Hiddleston was up for, but didn’t land, the role of James Bond, Hiddleston taking the lead role in theater production of Hamlet

  51. SpotTheFish says

    Actor: Tom Hiddleston, playing Hamlet for three weeks in a tiny London theater
    Singer: Taylor Swift
    Clues: “low-key”
    Optional: Not among the general public. Doubtful that most Americans will even hear about this performance; he needs a very high-profile Oscar-nominated film to make any headway, reputation-wise.

  56. dstdiva says

    Tom Hiddleston, Taylor Swift
    Clues: “low-key” = Loki, he was up for the Bond franchise, starring in Hamlet for three weeks

  60. Bend3r says

    Actor: Tom Hiddleston (starring in Kenneth Branagh’s Hamlet, allegedly lost role as James Bond)
    Singer: Taylor Swift
    Clues: “low key”/Loki (Thor/Avengers).

  61. howzat says

    Hiddleston
    Tay-Tay
    Rumoured to have lost Bond because of obvious photo-call relationship

  62. Avalokitesvara says

    Tom Hiddleston
    Taylor Swift
    He is starring in Hamlet but for three weeks!
    It was a serious mistake for him to date Taylor.

  64. GretaGuesses says

    This is about Tom Hiddleston, who made himself a laughingstock by dating Taylor Swift. Tom is doing Hamlet to try to regain some credibility.

  70. Catfink says

    Totally 1000000% Tom Hiddleston
    Singer: Taylor Swift
    Clues: the theater bit—> Hiddleston doing Hamlet. Low-Key: Loki from The Avengers

    He has to do way more than just this, imo. That speech he gave was embarrassing too. He needs to keep taking on more projects, and he’ll eventually bounce back so people forget. He’s a guy so it’s easier for him than if he were a woman.

  71. andyo115 says

    Tom Hiddleston who “dated” Taylor Swift. Lost out on Bond franchise but still has his Thor franchise. Stature could be a clue as he’s 6’2. Low-key part is a play on his character in the Thor/Avenger movies Loki. He’s going to be in Hamlet in London. I really hope this changes his reputation because he’s an amazing actor and is so charming and unfortunatey lost a lot of fans when he dated Swift. I know because i stalk anyone Tom Hiddleston related. Lol

  74. 2infinity says

    Tom Hiddleston
    Taylor Swift
    “Low key” he plays Loki in the Avengers franchise, he’s about to do Hamlet in London

  75. Jelly Drop says

    Tom Hiddleston
    Taylor Swift.
    He is starring in Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’ in London for a limited run, directed by Sir Kenneth Branagh. Weighty role. Good move.

  76. cassadaga says

    Tom Hiddleston. He’s going to be doing Hamlet.

    From what I understand, he’s a good actor (I’ve never seen him in anything), but I can see why people may think he’s a joke after the Taylor fiasco. It was painfully obvious it wasn’t real.

  77. Aurelia says

    Actor: Calvin Harris
    Singer: Taylor Swift
    Clues: Wasn’t paying attention, gut reaction.
    Optional: Nope. But…..maybe if he moved to Marseilles, France, and quoted Hugo, Sartre, Camus and Curie, he could redeem himself.

  78. january13 says

    Tom Hiddleston

    Swift

    Clues: multiple. but punchline after dating (singer) unfortunately brings to mind the I heart TS tank. Shudder

  82. justme04 says

    Tom Hiddleston…starring in Hamlet
    Taylor Swift

    Optional: he is an alright actor but his career was lagging before Taylor Swift and he only dated her to try to make himself more notable and marketable. Sadly the plan didn’t work because he just looked as desperate as he is and will always be. People can smell insincerity and desperation.

  84. kimmukwest says

    Tom Hiddleston
    Taylor Swift
    Lost out on James Bond Franchise, still has Avengers/Thor Franchise (for now), taking on Hamlet

  85. bhakti says

    Tom “I ❤️ Taylor Swift” Huddleston
    Singer: Taylor Swift
    Clues: he was passed over for OO7, “Low key” he plays Loki, punchline – he wore that ridiculous shirt, “stature” he’s tall.

  89. MaryQuiteContrary says

    Tom Hiddleston
    Taylor Swift

    He needs to date someone else who’s high profile to erase the memory of TayTay.

  90. carrythatweight12 says

    Actor: Hiddleston
    Singer: T Swift
    Clues: Couldn’t spot one to save my life, but I follow classical theater like fat people follow cake.
    Opinion: If his Hamlet kicks ass, it will gain him serious respect with certain audiences, but I dunno what credibility it will restore with Hollywood, which only occasionally cares about the Bard.

  91. amesr09 says

    Actor: Tom Hiddleston
    Singer: Taylor Swift
    Clues: franchise, pipeline, punchline

    [Optional] Do you think this part will turn his reputation around? It might..maybe if he started dating a serious actress too.

  97. mgilsonglass says

    Actor: Tom Hiddleston

    Singer: Taylor Swift

    Clues: Low- Key, loki

    [Optional] Do you think this part will turn his reputation around? Not for awhile. Last year was a very bad year for him reputation wise. It is good she is staying on the downlow, he needs to do the same- keep his head down and work.

  100. amagod121 says

    Huddlesdown
    Swiftboat

    Clues: people see him as a joke, negative publicity may have cost him the lead role in an action franchise.

    Optional: I am picturing him screaming out, “Stellaaaaaaaa!” in a gut-wrenching sob/cry. LOL!!!! (I hope that answers your question, Ace!)

  103. LilibetP says

    I don’t think enough people will see Tom Hiddleston in Hamlet for it to make a difference in his movie career. And Hamlet isn’t exactly in the same genre as James Bond, so…

  105. amulbunny says

    Tom Hiddleston.
    Dated Taylor Swift
    Franchise: Thor etc, was in Kong : Skull Island.
    He’s done stage in Great Britain and did well. I hope he can get himself noticed and get into some good films.

  106. Gen1982 says

    Actor: Tom Hiddleston
    Singer:Taylor Swift

    Clues: Low key (Loki), Punch line (Nathalie Portman punched him in Thor: The Dark World )

  107. buddypal says

    Actor: Tom Hiddleston

    Singer: Taylor Swift

    Clues: He could have gotten James Bond, but didnt because of his reputation. He is currently in a franchise with Thor.

  108. AnnieB70 says

    Tom Hiddleston in Hamlet.

    His acting ability was never in question, but for me the damage came with what appeared to be a questionable integrity. Pulling a stunt like that seemed so out of character for an actor of his background and ability, and made me question what’s he really in it for. Seemingly minor things, but ultimately and unfortunately, it has affected how I see him. I’m not sure if this will change that for me. For his sake, I hope it does for the people who get to see him.

  111. purplecheetah says

    Actor: Tom Hiddleston

    Singer: Taylor Swift

    Clues: “low key part” = Loki from Thor

  114. Incuriosity says

    Actor: Tom Hiddleston

    Singer: Taylor Swift

    Clues: Low-key (Loki)

    [Optional] Do you think this part will turn his reputation around? Nooooo, he made himself a laughing stock!

  118. Rosalie says

    Tom Hiddleston (appearing in ‘Hamlet’)
    Taylor Swift
    Low key=Loki

    I think he might be surprised to learn that most people have no idea or give very little thought to his brief twirl with Taylor Swift.

  122. Saffron21 says

    Actor: Tom Hiddleston

    Singer: Taylor Swift

    He is supposed to star in Hamlet for three weeks or so.

  123. High Steppa says

    Hiddleston after dating Swifty. It was such an obvious ploy for the paps. He wanted to be considered for the James Bond franchise. One clue: “Low-Key” = Loki, his best-known character. Will it help? It can’t hurt!

  125. bhsbaby says

    Actor: Tom Hiddleston

    Singer: Tay Swiz

    A whole host of hints, but the big one being “It’s not a Low Key part”, because a) Loki and B) Hamlet is a BIG role.

    Optional: Man I hope so. He really is a talented actor. Maybe a bit fame hungry, but lbr, who isn’t in Hollywood?

  126. with a twist says

    Tom Hiddleston doing Hamlet for 3 weeks only

    Taylor Swift

    Clues: low-key, rumored to have bungled his opportunity to play Bond after dating her.

    It will take more than this to turn things around for him. The press overkill and all those weird photos during their quick relationship have been seared into everyone’s memory. I don’t know why he thought dating a pop princess would be good if he wanted to be taken seriously, but it was about the worst thing he could have done!

    • Catfink says

      I agree. It made him look way too thirsty. If he had a low-key personality then people will move on. He needs to not be so publicity hungry.

  127. Beekeeper says

    Actor: Tom Hiddleston

    Singer: Taylor Swift

    Clues: something to do with “punch line”
    Probably their couple name: hiddleswift

  128. WillowPotter says

    Tom Hiddleston

    Taylor Swift

    No idea on the clues, I just instinctively knew it was him he has been made fun of because she seems be a bit of a joke with her revolving door when it comes to boyfriends.

    Optional: It might, I like his acting anyway.

  129. delray74 says

    Loki! He will be fine. It’s the fact he lets it bother him. Dude, let the chi flow.

  130. little leigh says

    Tom Hiddleston – he’s playing Hamlet in a Branagh production with a limited run at a small theatre.

  131. Arshes says

    Tom Hiddleston who is gonna do Hamlet. He definitely got his rep hurt by the dating Taylor Swift thing but dudes also BORING and a lot of Marvel actors careers ain’t going anywhere so he’s hot company.

  134. barbiebrenna says

    Tom Hiddleston
    Taylor Swift

    He will play Hamlet in London. TS publicity cost him the James Bond role.

  135. SpareRun says

    Tom Hiddleston
    Taylor Swift
    Low Key – Loki
    Franchise being Marvel
    New job is Hamlet

  136. jajarose says

    Tom Hiddleston

    Taylor swift

    Clues – staring in Hamlet for 3 weeks, was considered for Bond, ‘Low key’ plays Loki in Thor.

  137. Pantonegreene says

    Actor: Jake Gyllenhaal

    Singer: Taylor Swift

    Clues: I just keep thinking about South Paw with all the boxing references..but I’m sure there are more clues in there : )

  138. stolidog says

    Tom Hiddleston, Taylor Swift. lost out on Bond. Playing Hamlet. Stars in Thor Franchise. Is a Joke.

  139. Catman says

    Tom Hiddleston
    Taylor Swift
    People laughed at him.
    Once considered for James Bond until he dated her!

  141. JayBoo says

    Actor: Tom Hiddleston
    Singer: Taylor Swift
    Theater: He is playing Hamlet for three weeks at a very small London theater, with Kenneth Branagh directing. It’s to raise money for the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, so it’s a very highbrow opportunity for a very highbrow cause.

  145. mmt0005 says

    Actor: Tom Hiddleston, who will star in Hamlet

    Singer: Taylor Swift

    Clues: “other franchises” = Thor
    “Low Key” = Loki
    “Lead role in an action franchise” = James Bond
    A lot of people realized his relationship with Taylor was fake, which turned him into a joke.

    I’m not really bothered by his relationship with Taylor, it didn’t change my mind of him at all. I’m not a huge fan, but I think he’s talented.

    • channel orange says

      Thirded. I had a good laugh with Hiddleswift, especially with the memes. I think he came across as thirsty and ridiculous with that whole debacle, but I still take him seriously as an actor. I think he can bounce back.