A new deleted scene fromLokiseason 2 has surfaced, and the mention of one newMCUcharacter could prove pivotal to Matt Murdock’s continued development in Marvel Television’s upcomingDaredevil: Born Again.Lokiseason 2 concluded in November 2023, ending with Tom Hiddleston’s former God of Mischief becoming the lone protector of the entire multiverse and perhaps the MCU’s most powerful character. Loki hasn’t always been a hero, however, and a new deleted scene fromLokiseason 2 confirms just how many people he’s fought over the years.
Lokiseason 2 picked up immediately after the finale of season 1, which saw Sylvie kill He Who Remains and throw Loki back to the Time Variance Authority. This provides Loki andOwen Wilson’s Mobiuswith more bonding opportunities, which is put on full display in a new deleted scene revealed byVarietyin November 2024.This scene showcases a brilliant moment between the pair, but underlines just how villainous Loki had been, as he lists several individuals he’s wronged, including one character who has age-old connections toMatt Murdock’s Daredevil.
Loki Mentions The Absorbing Man In A New Loki Season 2 Deleted Scene
Carl Creel Is The Absorbing Man In Marvel Comics
Among the several names mentioned by Loki as people he’s wronged over the years is the Absorbing Man. Initially, this was a surprising inclusion in this list, though given Loki and Carl Creel’s history in Marvel Comics, it makes sense that he’d be included.Way back in 1965’sJourney Into Mystery #114, Loki gave Carl Creel a drink laced with a mystical potion that gifted Creel his ability to transform parts of his body into any material he touches. He uses this newfound ability to battle Thor, even being able to absorb the properties of Mjolnir and Thor himself.
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Originally depicted as a supervillain, Carl Creel’s Absorbing Man has more recently become an antihero in Marvel Comics, so his possible appearance in the MCU could be very exciting. He could be used to flesh out the upcomingThunderbolts or Avengers teams, though will more likely be depicted as a villain should he make an appearance in the MCU’s Phase 5.It’s very possible this could happen, despite this scene fromLokiseason 2 being cut, as the Absorbing Man has a rich history with the Devil of Hell’s Kitchenin Marvel Comics and in live-action.
Carl Creel’s Absorbing Man Already Has A Rich Live-Action History
Brian Patrick Wade Played Carl Creel’s Absorbing Man In Agents Of SHIELD
Many die-hard fans of Marvel’s live-action projects, namely those who’ve watchedMarvel Television’sAgents of SHIELD, will already be familiar with the Absorbing Man. Brian Patrick Wade portrayed Carl Creel in seasons 2, 3 and 5 ofAgents of SHIELD, first appearing in season 2’s premiere, “Shadows.” InAgents of SHIELD,Carl Creel is a HYDRA operative who later defected to the United States and became Glenn Talbot’s bodyguard. He shares the same absorbing abilities as his Marvel Comics counterpart, though his backstory wasn’t explored.
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Netflix’sDaredevilseries, which was recently integrated into the MCU’s official timeline and confirmed to be canon, also put some focus on Carl Creel, though he never made a physical appearance. Mirroring the character’s Marvel Comics backstory,Carl “Crusher” Creel is the boxer who “Battlin' Jack” Murdock is tasked with fighting, with the latter being killed when he refused to throw the fight, leaving the young Matt Murdock alone. The canonization of this backstory means that the Absorbing Man could easily pop up inDaredevil: Born AgainafterLoki’sdeleted scene gave him a shout-out.
The Absorbing Man Would Be The Perfect Villain For Daredevil: Born Again
Daredevil: Born Again Already Has A Number Of Villains
Scheduled to premiere on Disney+ in March 2025,Daredevil: Born Againwill bring Charlie Cox’s Matt Murdock, a.k.a. the titular Daredevil, back to the MCU following appearances inSpider-Man: No Way Home, She-Hulk: Attorney at LawandEcho.Born Againis continuing the story of Netflix’sDaredevilseries, soCarl Creel will officially be brought into the MCU’s canon, meaning it’s possible the Absorbing Man (likely a different version to Brian Patrick Wade’sAgents of SHIELDcharacter) could appear in the series. Carl Creel would be the perfect villain for Daredevil, but there’s one slight issue.
Daredevil: Born Againis already full to bursting with villains and antiheroes, meaning the series may become oversaturated if the Absorbing Man also decides to make his return in the upcoming series.Kingpin, Bullseye, Muse, the Punisher and more are expected to go up against the Man Without Fear, leaving little room for Carl Creel’s Absorbing Man. However, it’s possible Creel could be introduced as a minor antagonist, perhaps setting up a larger conflict in the already-confirmedDaredevil: Born Againseason 2, which would offer him his own time to shine.
Loki’s Deleted Scene Teased Other New MCU Characters
Loki Also Mentioned Hercules & Amora In Season 2’s Deleted Scene
While the possible appearance of the Absorbing Man in the MCU is very exciting, Loki also mentioned other new characters in the deleted scene fromLokiseason 2, including Hercules and Amora.Brett Goldstein made his MCU debut as Hercules, the son of Zeus, inThor: Love and Thunder’spost-credits scene, setting him up for a bigger role in the as-yet-unannouncedThor 5.Zeus tasked his son with bringing Thor to his knees - something that the god felt rather comfortable with, so, hopefully, Hercules returns to the MCU soon.
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Amora, on the other hand, has never made an appearance in the MCU, at least not the original. In Marvel Comics,Amora became the Enchantress, a significant Asgardian villain who opposed Thor as one of his strongest adversaries. The second Enchantress, Sylvie Lushton, formed the inspiration behindSophia Di Martino’s Sylvie in theLokiseries. Amora herself has never been seen, however, but this deleted scene fromLokiseason 2 provides some sort of confirmation that she does exist in the MCU, which means she could battle Thor or Loki in the future.
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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.
