The second episode of Loki Season 2 is out, and it brings with it a quirky and humorous twist compared to the first installment. This time, the focus shifts to Mobius and Loki’s quest to locate Sylvie. Amidst their adventures, they stumble upon Hunter X-5, who has made a remarkable transformation within the sacred timeline. He now goes by the name Brad Wolfe and enjoys fame as a movie star. While it may seem like a typical name and role, there’s a significant Easter egg hidden in these details. Not only does Brad Wolfe hold a secret, but the movie he’s working on, “Zaniac,” also sparks intrigue. Let’s delve into the fascinating world of Brad Wolfe.
Meet Brad Wolfe, Formerly Known as Hunter X-5
In Episode 2 of Loki Season 2, Hunter X-5 takes a dramatic turn and adopts the identity of Brad Wolfe. He embarks on a career as a movie star within the sacred timeline, building a life of his own. Interestingly, in the Marvel Comics, a somewhat similar transformation occurs. A rogue TVA agent assumes the persona of Brad Wolfe and becomes an actor. It is while working on the movie “Zaniac” that the plot takes a riveting twist. Brad Wolfe becomes the unwilling host of an evil entity, and this malevolent force compels him to become a serial killer.
Transformed into a monstrous figure, Wolfe proceeds to bring the horrors of his movie to life by murdering numerous women. In the comics, he adopts the name “Zaniac” and eventually becomes an adversary of Thor. Zaniac’s fate takes a dark turn, and he meets his end at the hands of the God of Thunder in Thor#319.
However, in Loki Season 2, it appears that Brad Wolfe has not yet fallen under the sinister influence of possession. There is a tantalizing possibility that we might witness a dramatic showdown in the future, as he confronts Loki and Mobius while fully possessed, embracing the name “Zaniac.” Notably, the intriguing twist is that Brad Wolfe becomes possessed while working on the sequel to his movie, “Zaniac.”
In Episode 2, Brad hints at his plans to start working on a sequel, sparking curiosity about whether we’ll witness the emergence of Zaniac in action. For now, this remains a conjecture, and only time will reveal the exciting developments awaiting us in the forthcoming episodes of Loki Season 2.
