A deleted scene from Loki Season 2, revealed in the newly released 4K UHD Blu-ray version, According to Variety, has excited Marvel fans by connecting the series to Thor: Love and Thunder while also confirming the existence of major Marvel Comics characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

Key Scene Revealed

The scene shows Loki, played by Tom Hiddleston, sharing a conversation with Mobius (Owen Wilson) over a slice of key lime pie. Loki reflects on his reputation as a “problem” in the universe, referencing numerous characters who share a complicated history with him.

Among those mentioned are Fandral, Volstagg, and Hogun, known as Thor’s loyal companions from the Warriors Three, who were prominently featured in earlier Thor movies. Loki also mentions Laufey, his biological Frost Giant father, and Bor, the father of Odin.

Further, Loki brings up Heimdall, the Asgardian gatekeeper who had significant interactions with Loki throughout the MCU. According to Loki, Heimdall was instrumental in convincing him that his actions made him a “problem.”

Earthly Connections and Familiar Names

The discussion doesn’t stop at Asgardian figures. Loki refers to several human characters who have been crucial to Thor’s and his own storyline in the MCU. These include:

• Jane Foster: Thor’s former love interest and the Mighty Thor in Thor: Love and Thunder.
• Erik Selvig: The scientist who helped explain the Tesseract in earlier movies.
• Darcy Lewis: Jane Foster’s quirky assistant.
• Nick Fury: The former director of S.H.I.E.L.D.
• Maria Hill: Nick Fury’s trusted assistant and second-in-command.

Loki even humorously refers to Thor by his comic-inspired human alias, Donald Blake, a name previously used as a cover identity for Thor in the MCU.

Introducing Amora and Absorbing Man

The scene takes an exciting turn as Loki mentions two characters yet to appear in the MCU.

• Amora the Enchantress: A powerful Asgardian sorceress and a frequent adversary in Marvel Comics. Amora’s appearance in the MCU could add depth to Asgard’s history and Loki’s storyline.
• Absorbing Man (Carl Creel): A boxer who gains the power to mimic the properties of anything he touches, thanks to a potion given to him by Loki in the comics.

Hercules and Thor: Love and Thunder Connection

The biggest revelation comes when Loki names Hercules, who appeared in the post-credit scene of Thor: Love and Thunder. Played by Brett Goldstein, Hercules was introduced as the son of Zeus (portrayed by Russell Crowe) and was tasked with going after Thor in a potential future conflict. Loki humorously acknowledges his strained relationship with Hercules, saying:

“Hercules, another big guy, I was a big problem for him.”

This subtle nod ties Loki Season 2 directly to the events of Thor: Love and Thunder, expanding the MCU’s narrative.

The deleted scene offers a treasure trove of references, deepening the connections between Loki, Thor, and other iconic characters. It also teases potential future storylines, especially with the mention of characters like Amora and Absorbing Man, who could bring fresh dynamics to the MCU.

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