<p>Marvel star Tom Hiddleston has joined Claire Danes in the series adaptation of "The Essex Serpent" from the Apple TV Plus.</p>.<p>Based on author Sarah Perry's novel, the 19th century-set story revolves around a newly widowed woman Cora (Danes), who, having been released from an abusive marriage, moves from Victorian London to a small village in the county of Essex.</p>.<p>She is fascinated by a local superstition that a mythical creature known as the Essex Serpent has returned to the area.</p>.<p>According to The Hollywood Reporter, Hiddleston will play Will Ransome, a trusted leader in a small English community.</p>.<p>It is the latest small-screen project for the Emmy-nominated actor, who will next reprise his Marvel Cinematic Universe role Loki in the titular Disney Plus series.</p>.<p>Acclaimed filmmaker Clio Barnard is attached to direct the Apple period drama, adapted by Anna Symon for the screen.</p>.<p>See-Saw Films will produce the series for the streaming platform.</p>.<p>Hiddleston's credits also include "The Night Manager" and "Kong: Skull Island".</p>
<p>Marvel star Tom Hiddleston has joined Claire Danes in the series adaptation of "The Essex Serpent" from the Apple TV Plus.</p>.<p>Based on author Sarah Perry's novel, the 19th century-set story revolves around a newly widowed woman Cora (Danes), who, having been released from an abusive marriage, moves from Victorian London to a small village in the county of Essex.</p>.<p>She is fascinated by a local superstition that a mythical creature known as the Essex Serpent has returned to the area.</p>.<p>According to The Hollywood Reporter, Hiddleston will play Will Ransome, a trusted leader in a small English community.</p>.<p>It is the latest small-screen project for the Emmy-nominated actor, who will next reprise his Marvel Cinematic Universe role Loki in the titular Disney Plus series.</p>.<p>Acclaimed filmmaker Clio Barnard is attached to direct the Apple period drama, adapted by Anna Symon for the screen.</p>.<p>See-Saw Films will produce the series for the streaming platform.</p>.<p>Hiddleston's credits also include "The Night Manager" and "Kong: Skull Island".</p>