A newly-released deleted scene fromLokiseason 2 references two iconic Marvel characters who could become the perfect villains for Chris Hemsworth’s Thor in his as-yet-unannouncedMCUsequel,Thor 5.Lokiseason 2 marked huge transformations for Tom Hiddleston’s former God of Mischief, as he fought to save the multiverse and eventually became its lone protector. In the midst of the action, the season had time for some quiet and intimate moments, however, most notably one shared between Loki and Owen Wilson’s Mobius inLokiseason 2, episode 2, “Breaking Brad.”
While taking a break from their interrogation of Brad Wolfe, Loki and Mobius bond over a slice of key-lime pie inLokiseason 2, episode 2. This sequence was originally longer, asa newly-released deleted scene shows that Loki once used this moment to list all the people who considered him a"problem"(viaVariety). This list is pretty long, including the likes of Nick Fury, Jane Foster, Maria Hill and Heimdall, twice, among several others. Most of these names were included simply for comedy, but two could hint at a bigger storyline for theMCU’s rumoredThor 5movie.
Loki’s Deleted Scene Sets Up Hercules & Amora As Thor 5’s Villains
Hercules & Amora’s Enchantress Both Battled Thor In Marvel Comics
Among the many characters referred to by Loki inLokiseason 2’s new deleted scene were Hercules and Amora. Both Hercules and Amora, otherwise known as Enchantress, were formidable adversaries of Thor in Marvel Comics, so, even though they both later became allies of the God of Thunder,Hercules and Amora would make fantastic villains for Marvel Studios' possibleThor 5. Marvel would evidently need to make Enchantress officially canon, as her mention in a deleted scene means little, but Hercules is already set to make his mark on the MCU.
After the disappointing performance of 2022’sThor: Love and Thunder, Marvel Studios needs to take some big risks inThor 5to get the magical franchise’s reputation back up to its high standard. There has been speculation of adarker tone inThor 5, andintroducing Hercules and Amora, both of whom are godly characters in Marvel Comics, making them incredibly powerful, would be an excellent choice. WhileLoki’sdeleted scene may not be officially canon, it would still be great for these characters to battle Thor in the MCU’s future.
Marvel Has Already Introduced A Version Of The Enchantress To The MCU
Sylvie Is Inspired By Marvel Comics' Second Enchantress
Marvel Studios has already tested the waters of bringing a version of Enchantress into the MCU, asSophia Di Martino’s Sylviewas inspired by the second character to adopt the moniker in Marvel Comics, Sylvie Lushton. Lushton, who came from Broxton, Oklahoma, a prominent location for Sylvie inLokiseason 2, was given her powers by Loki so that he could manipulate her and use her in his schemes.Since she is a different character to Amora, however, and since the MCU’s Sylvie is wildly different, the original Enchantress could still be introduced to the MCU.
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Amora’s Enchantress, introduced to Marvel Comics in 1964’sJourney Into Mystery #103, was one of the most powerful magic-users in Asgard’s history, making her a formidable soldier for Odin and adversary of Thor and Jane Foster. While she has been primarily depicted as a villain,Amora has sided with Thor a number of times, usually for the betterment of Asgard, which even saw the pair become brief love interests. This would be an interesting story to explore inThor 5followingJane Foster’s demise inThor: Love and Thunder.
Hercules Needs To Return After Thor: Love & Thunder
Brett Goldstein Debuted As Hercules In Thor: Love & Thunder
Unlike Amora, Hercules has already been made officially canon to the MCU, asTed Lassostar Brett Goldstein brought the godly son of Zeus to life inThor: Love and Thunder’smid-credits scene. Zeus urged Hercules to hunt down Thor and defame him, which sets up an epic battle between Thor and Hercules in the MCU’s future, even though neither has yet been confirmed to be returning.Hercules' MCU debut is incredibly exciting, as, although he began as an adversary to Thor, he very quickly became a powerful allyand has even been a long-running member of the Avengers.
Zeus:It used to be that being a God, it meant something. People would whisper your name before sharing their deepest hopes and dreams. They begged you for mercy without ever knowing if you were actually listening. Now, you know, they look to the sky, they don’t ask us for lightning. They don’t ask us for rain. They just want to see one of their so-called superheroes. When did we become the joke? No. No more. They will fear us again when Thor Odinson falls from the sky. Do you understand me, Hercules? Do you understand me, my son?
Hercules:Yes, Father.
Brett Goldstein’s return to the MCUas Hercules could bring a new permanent and consistent superhero into the franchise, which is exactly what Marvel Studios needs after the losses of mainstays Tony Stark, Steve Rogers and Natasha Romanoff.Hercules made his Marvel Comics debut in 1965’sJourney Into Mystery Annual #1, and has been central to the Marvel Universe ever since, so his development in the MCU is essential. After his mention in the deleted scene fromLoki, interest in seeing Hercules return has been reignited, so hopefully this happens very soon.
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Loki is a series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe following the alternate version of the titular character, Loki, after the events of Avengers: Endgame. Taken by the Time Variance Authority, he must confront his identity and choices while aiding in fixing the disrupted timeline to avert a greater threat.
