The Mysterious Ouroboros Finally Steps Into the Light
After much anticipation since his character was first teased at last year’s D23 Expo, Ke Huy Quan has finally made his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut as Ouroboros in the premiere episode of Loki Season 2.
“In hopes of fixing Tom Hiddleston’s Loki’s time-slipping problem, Owen Wilson’s Mobius took his friend down to what amounts to a cluttered basement of the TVA where OB calls home.”
The Man Behind the TVA’s Operations
Ouroboros, or OB as he’s affectionately known, isn’t just another background character. He’s the eccentric genius working tirelessly in the bowels of the Time Variance Authority (TVA), and his work is crucial.
“His work is important, though, as he wrote the handbook that many TVA employees rely on to do their jobs. Thankfully, his expertise was also able to build the device needed to save Loki’s existence.”
Producer Kevin Wright Weighs In
Kevin Wright, one of the producers of Loki Season 2, couldn’t be more thrilled about Quan’s addition to the cast. In an interview with Blavity, Wright said:
“Ke is, I think, about to become a lot of people’s new favorite Marvel character…The TVA has a lot of amazing production design and computers and tech and like all of this stuff. And it made us go, all right, if we’re expanding out the world, the TVA, where’s all that coming from? Who’s keeping all of this old, old stuff running and it, and it’s OB–Ouroboros.”
Wright also expressed how fortunate they were to have Quan on board:
“We’re lucky to have Ke. I mean, it’s just, there’s no other way around it. He just really, I think, slots in nicely to this already amazing ensemble.”
A Character Four Centuries in the Making
In a separate conversation with Screen Rant, Wright elaborated on the character’s backstory, mentioning that OB has been secluded for 400 years, working diligently on his projects.
“There’s something very exciting about just learning more about that, the idea of this guy who’s been locked in a basement for 400 years just working away. So he’s a little bit eccentric, a little bit of an oddball was always in the script.”
Ouroboros’ Role in the Grand Scheme of Things
While OB may have solved Loki’s immediate time-slipping issue, his role in the series is far from over. The Time Loom is in jeopardy, and OB’s expertise will be crucial in resolving the existential threats facing the TVA and time itself.
“The Time Loom is in danger, and OB’s help will be critical to saving not only the TVA but potentially all of time itself.”
What Else to Expect in Loki Season 2
OB isn’t the only new character shaking things up this season. Rafael Casal’s X-5 and high-ranking TVA members portrayed by Kate Dickie and Liz Carr are also set to play significant roles. And let’s not forget Jonathan Majors‘ Victor Timely, another variant of He Who Remains that Loki will encounter.
“Then, there will be Jonathan Majors’ Victor Timely, another Variant of He Who Remains that Loki will be crossing paths.”
The Marvel Universe Keeps Expanding
Loki Season 2 is now streaming on Disney+, with new episodes dropping every Thursday at 9 p.m. ET. As the season unfolds, it’s clear that characters like Ouroboros will be pivotal in shaping the narrative and potentially the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
“Loki Season 2’s premiere is now streaming on Disney+. New episodes stream every Thursday at 9 p.m. ET.”
The Final Word
Ke Huy Quan’s Ouroboros is more than just a quirky addition to Loki Season 2; he’s a character with depth, history, and a critical role to play in the unfolding drama. As the stakes get higher, all eyes will be on OB to see how this eccentric genius will help shape not just the TVA, but the very fabric of time itself.
