Tom Hiddleston, Hayley Atwell Reteam for "Much Ado About Nothing" Broadway Revival

Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell will reteam on Broadway in this fall’s revival of Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing.”

This marks a reunion for the “Avengers” stars; Hiddleston is best known for playing the mischievous Loki in the Marvel Cinematic Universe while Atwell has portrayed Agent Peggy Carter in several big-screen adventures. They’re both scheduled to appear in this December’s superhero epic “Avengers: Doomsday.”

This production of “Much Ado About Nothing,” which generated rave reviews during last year’s run in London, is being directed by Jamie Lloyd. His recent Broadway credits include reimaginings of “Waiting for Gadot” with Keanu Reeves, “Sunset Boulevard” starring Nicole Scherzinger and “Betrayal” featuring Hiddleston.

“Much Ado” will run for 10 weeks only at a Shubert theater, though the exact dates or venue are to be decided.

“Working with both Tom and Hayley again on ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ at the Drury Lane was exhilarating,” Lloyd said. “The chemistry between the two of them was palpable from the first rehearsal and I could sense it was a magical pairing for the ages. It’s an honor to bring their joyous performances in Shakespeare’s beloved comedy to Broadway this fall.”

Hiddleson, who received a Tony nomination for his Main Stem debut in “Betrayal,” is returning as Benedick in the screwball romantic comedy about unexpected lovers. Atwell, a “Mission: Impossible” veteran who has appeared in several shows on the West End including “The Pride” and “A View From the Bridge,” will be making her Broadway debut as Beatrice. 

In a press release, producers described the production as a “giddily funny and beautifully tender battle of wits.”

“For as long as I can remember, I have always wanted to play ‘Benedick’ in ‘Much Ado About Nothing.’ Working with Jamie Lloyd and Hayley Atwell on Shakespeare’s most warm-hearted play has beenone of the most fulfilling experiences of my performing life,” Hiddleston said. “I could not be more thrilled to bring this jubilant and joyous production to Broadway. Jamie Lloyd has anchored Shakespeare’s profoundly romantic poetry and comedy at the heart of this production, and decorated the play with music, dancing, love, and laughter. It’s an honor to have been invited back to the stage in New York.”

Adds Atwell, “After 20 years on the stages of London’s West End, it is a huge honor for me to be invited to make my Broadway debut playing ‘Beatrice’ in this electric production of ‘Much Ado About Nothing.’ We’re thrilled new audiences will experience this story through Jamie’s innovative direction. This is a modern celebration of universal themes.”