Tom Hiddleston Performs An Impromptu Shakespeare Monologue From 'Henry V'

By Posted: 05/10/2012 7:50 am Updated: 05/10/2012 7:54 am

Tom Hiddleston Shakespearean Monologue

When uniting eight movie stars, as "The Avengers" did, it's sometimes tough to give each actor their due.

The most-gangbusters superhero film in history seemed to pull it off just fine -- after all, it did rake in a staggering $200.3 million on its opening weekend. But, if you still felt like you got cheated out of some quality time, Tom Hiddleston has got you covered.

While on the talk show Hoppus on Music, Hiddleston was asked to perform an impromptu Shakespearean monologue. (If you couldn't tell by his eloquent portrayal of the villan Loki, he is a celebrated thespian.) The star, almost without hesitation (think Ron Burgundy flute playing in "Anchorman"), stood up and performed a Globe Theater-worthy speech from "Henry V."

Just another reason Tom Hiddleston is awesome. Take a look at the video above and someone, get a Tumblr going immediately .

[via Vulture]

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When uniting eight movie stars, as "The Avengers" did, it's sometimes tough to give each actor their due. The most-gangbusters superhero film in history seemed to pull it off just fine -- after al...
When uniting eight movie stars, as "The Avengers" did, it's sometimes tough to give each actor their due. The most-gangbusters superhero film in history seemed to pull it off just fine -- after al...
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04:59 PM on 05/16/2012
Very fine. How does he keep his eyes from blinking for so long?
07:08 PM on 05/11/2012
A great performance, yes. But if you want to see a spectacular version of this speech, try to find Ian MacKellen's performance from "Ian MacKellen Acting Shakespeare." His version will make the hairs on your neck stand up (and it got him into Cambridge!)
04:20 PM on 05/11/2012
This guy looks way different than in the Avengers. Makes me like him more for some reason. Oh wait. Probably because he was the villain in Avengers. Here's the trailer if you haven't seen it yet. http://3dtv.com/UI/ViewMedia.aspx?MediaID=4554
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05:12 PM on 05/10/2012
He has such a lovely, gentlemanly way about him.
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09:53 AM on 05/13/2012
Yes, he is, very refreshing, and he's so low key.