While Henry Cavill’s future as DC’s Superman remains uncertain, a new concept sees him becoming Marvel’s own version of Superman, Hyperion, to Loki Season 2.
Hyperion was introduced to Marvel comic continuity as a member of the Squadron Supreme – a team of superheroes from Earth-712, which was deliberately designed as a knockoff of DC’s Justice League. Rumors Suggest Hyperion Could Make Its MCU Debut In Lokiwith Superman actor Henry Cavill portraying the character.
New concept art shows what Cavill could look like as the MCU’s Hyperion in the upcoming second season of Loki.
Given Hyperion’s comic book origins as a Superman knockoff, casting Henry Cavill in the role could be a stroke of genius on Marvel’s part.
Since before Lokihas arrived on Disney Plus, rumors have suggested that the Squadron Supreme may be making their MCU debut in the series. After the first season of Loki given the birth of the Multiverse, it seems likely that Season 2 will delve deeper into Marvel’s alternate universes, which means an appearance from Hyperion would make sense.
Check out the new concept design showing Henry Cavill as Loki‘s Hyperion, shared by artist “clements.ink” on Instagram, below:
In his Marvel comic book appearances, Hyperion is the last Eternal Survivor of his universe. The costume designed for Henry Cavill in the image above definitely honors that note in the character’s origin, clearly borrowing some design influences from the costumes worn in the MCU film. Eternals.
Even if only as a cameo, an appearance by Henry Cavill as Hyperion would be a welcome addition to Loki Season 2.
Here is the synopsis of the first season of the Disney Plus series, Loki:
In Marvel Studios’ “Loki,” the mercurial villain Loki (Tom Hiddleston) reprises his role as the god of mischief in a new series set after the events of “Avengers: Endgame.”
Directed by Kate Herron, with Michael Waldron as head writer, Loki stars Tom Hiddleston, Sophia Di Martino, Owen Wilson and Gugu Mbatha-Raw.
Loki Season 2 will premiere next summer on Disney Plus. Stay tuned for all the latest news on the future of Lokiand subscribe to the Heroic Hollywood YouTube channel for more original video content.
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