In an interview with Screen Rant, Loki's writer & director revealed the unexpected movies that influenced the Time Variance Authority. 1 / 7
The bureau operates between the seams of the MCU & introduces the Time Keepers, a governing body that maintains the fabric of time itself. 2 / 7
When asked about what influenced the TVA, head writer Michael Waldron said: "A million different sources. Blade Runner, for sure, was one... 3 / 7
...Mad Men, Toy Story, Armageddon. So many things." 4 / 7
And director Kate Herron said: "A Clockwork Orange was filmed near where I grew up, and Children of Men." 5 / 7
Herron added: "I drew from so many different sci-fi films...Brazil, obviously; Metropolis. Our time doors were inspired by Dune... 6 / 7
...The font on the computers was inspired by Alien." 7 / 7