The most recent episode of Loki season 2 noticed TVA Agent Hunter X-05, performed by Rafael Casal, tackle the id of actor Brad Wolfe to star within the new movie Zaniac. That seemingly innocent reference could counsel the looks of a traditional Thor villain from Marvel Comics sooner or later.

Hunter X-05, like most TVA Brokers in Loki, has no obvious counterpart in Marvel Comics. Nevertheless, that doesn’t imply they aren’t linked to traditional characters. Whereas Brad Wolfe could appear to be a benign id taken up by Rafael Casal’s character in season 2, it’s really the true id of Zaniac, a traditional Thor villain and the identify of the film that premiered within the newest episode.

In Marvel Comics, Brad Wolfe was the kid of a uncared for and abusive mom who turned to performing as an outlet. Wolfe ultimately landed the function of Zaniac, a serial killer that resonated with him resulting from their shared childhood traumas. Following an accident on set involving explosives with residual Gamma radiation from the Manhattan Undertaking, Wolfe started to behave out the script of the movie in actual life, solely stopped by the intervention of Thor and TVA Agent Justice Peace.

Whereas it’s unlikely Rafael Casal’s Hunter X-05 will flip right into a inexperienced monster in Loki just like the comedian e book model of Zaniac, their tales definitely have parallels. Hunter X-05 appears to have an odd relationship with Decide Dox, one other TVA Agent from season 2, whose results could parallel Brad Wolfe’s relationship together with his personal mom later within the collection.

Even when Rafael Casal by no means makes a full heel flip as Hunter X-05, his tackle Brad Wolfe has been a refreshing beat for a present as severe as Loki season 2. It might even be higher for him to remain distant from his roots as a Marvel Comics serial killer and depart the Zaniac movie as the one nod to his origins. Regardless, it’s sure to be one “elevated thriller” of a season!

Tom Hiddleston is spearheading the forged of Loki season 2 because the titular God of Mischief. The forged additionally contains Owen Wilson, Jonathan Majors, Gugu Mbatha-Uncooked, Wunmi Mosaku, Tara Robust, Eugene Cordero, Rafael Casal, Kate Dickie, Liz Carr, Ke Huy Quan and Neil Ellice.

Eric Martin changed Michael Waldron as the pinnacle author of Loki for its second season. Martin and Waldron additionally function government producers on the collection alongside Tom Hiddleston, Justin Benson, and Aaron Moorhead. Benson and Moorhead directed nearly all of the episodes for the upcoming season.

Loki season 2 is now streaming on Disney Plus. Keep tuned for the newest information concerning the way forward for the Marvel Cinematic Universe and ensure to subscribe to our YouTube channel