The Latest Rumor In Town Says Henry Cavill Is Set To Make His MCU Debut With Loki Season 2. Many fans previously hoped to see the actor as Sentry, a character often compared to DC’s legendary superhero, Superman. It turns out Cavill could play Hyperion instead – a character who was created as a Superman knockoff.
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MCU fans are rumored to soon be introduced to Squadron Supreme, a group of superheroes (originally introduced as supervillains in the comics) who were first seen in the 1969 finale panel. avengers comics, issue 69. This team of Marvel characters served as a direct pastiche of DC’s Justice League. Now, whether such rumors are true or not, it would be quite interesting and ironic to see Henry Cavill in such a role in the second season of Loki.
Evil analogs of the Justice League in Loki season 2
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According to CineStealth, MCU fans might see Cavill’s entry into the franchise as a villain. Also, the source said that Squadron Supreme, a Justice League parody from a different timeline will debut in Loki Season 2, and that will make way for the appearance of an evil Hyperion, presumably played by Henry Cavill. Rumor has it that the second season and the introduction of the Squadron Supreme will play out in a The boys-esque tone; where pastiches of famous DC characters will show their sinister and arrogant side and could end up working for Kang the Conqueror.
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Hence the Steel man The actor can sign up to play an iteration of an Evil Superman in the MCU. However, according to the source, nothing is set in stone and this might as well be one of the many rumors that Henry Cavill never seems to be able to escape.
If Cavill plays Hyperion…
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Many believe this casting would break the internet. And no, not just because it would mark Cavill’s MCU debut, as opposed to his DCEU return, but also because of its comedic irony. As previously mentioned, Hyperion is the pastiche of Superman; its parody. Whether Loki Season 2 promises a sinister side to Hyperion and is played by Henry Cavill, so Marvel fans are sure it would be an epic and hilarious hit on DC.
Here’s what some fans think of the rumored casting choice:
It’ll be crazy for Marvel to bring in Henry Cavill for the MCU’s Hyperion…
— Mark (@MarAbh999) August 16, 2022
Henry Cavill Being Cast As Hyperion In The MCU Would Be Elite Casting And Elite Troll Job For DC All I Am By Kevin Feige pic.twitter.com/oL8DvcGB9e
— Sammy (@SammyJReacts) August 16, 2022
While I doubt that would actually happen (Kevin Feige would rub this on our faces until we bled), it would be hilarious if Henry Cavill ended up being Hyperion of all characters.
— DCU Movie Page #RestoreTheSnyderVerse (@dcumoviepage) August 15, 2022
Hearing rumors of Henry Cavill potentially being cast as Hyperion in the MCU and quite honestly that would be really hilarious
— James H (@James_Hawkins1) August 16, 2022
Henry Cavill playing Hyperion in Loki would be DC’s nail in the coffin
This press tour will be #NASTY for warner bros lol
— Justin | afternoon caterpillar (@Jussdin_) August 15, 2022
While the rumors have yet to have an official clarification, and Cavill’s involvement in the MCU is far from confirmed, fans have had food for thought. Many are eager to see the rumor come to fruition, as it would be quite entertaining to see what unfolds on the internet after such confirmation.
Loki Season 2 will debut on Disney+ in the summer of 2023.
Source: Twitter
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