Summary
Fans were eagerly anticipating John Krasinski's appearance in the new Loki trailer, but the unknown character is actually Rafael Casal.
The trailer offers fans a sneak peek into Loki's upcoming journey, showcasing his reunion with familiar allies and the introduction of new characters such as Sylvien and a fresh variant of Kang. Despite Krasinski and his wife Emily Blunt being highly praised by fans for roles in the MCU's Fantastic Four reboot, it appears that Marvel Studios might not be giving in to the public's request for them to head the new version of Marvel's First Family.
The highly anticipated trailer for the second season of Loki has been released, leaving fans curious about the possible appearance of John Krasinski. Tom Hiddleston will be reprising his role as the God of Mischief in the upcoming Marvel Studios Disney+ series, scheduled to premiere this fall. It has been over two years since Loki first debuted, and now the unredeemed Loki from 2012 will embark on a thrilling new adventure, entangled in multiple timelines, realities, and variants. Alongside familiar allies like Mobius, portrayed by Owen Wilson, Loki season 2 will introduce new characters, with many fans speculating that one of them is played by John Krasinski.
For quite some time, Krasinski has been a popular choice among fans to portray Mister Fantastic in the MCU's Fantastic Four reboot. Similarly, his wife, Emily Blunt, is often the top candidate to embody the role of Invisible Woman. While it is uncertain if Marvel Studios will fulfill public expectations and cast them as the leaders of Marvel's First Family, MCU enthusiasts recently caught a glimpse of Krasinski's potential portrayal as Reed Richards through Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Despite his character's demise in the Sam Raimi-directed film, some eagle-eyed viewers believe they spotted Krasinski in the new Loki season 2 trailer.
No, That's Not John Krasinski In The Loki Season 2 Trailer (It's Rafael Casal)
Clocking in at over two minutes, the latest trailer for Loki season 2 provides fans with their first proper glimpse into the God of Mischief's upcoming adventure. The trailer showcases moments of Loki teaming up with Mobius, along with the introduction of characters such as Sylvien, Renslayer, and Miss Minutes. Additionally, viewers are treated to appearances by Jonathan Majors' Victor Timely and a new Kang variant. However, amidst the footage, a mysterious character emerges, seemingly ready to make an entrance at a gala event. Although some fans speculate that this character may be played by Krasinski, this is not the case – the role actually belongs to Rafael Casal.
Apart from the mentioned scene causing some confusion, Casal can be seen in other parts of the Loki season 2 trailer, clearly indicating that he is not portrayed by Krasinski. It appears that his encounter with Loki occurs during the same evening as the aforementioned function, considering his formal attire. To provide context, notable images from the set of the Marvel Studios series depict Loki and Mobius dressed immaculately in tuxedos for a formal gathering, hinting at their mission to reach Casal.
Who Is Rafael Casal Playing In Loki Season 2?
Casal has been cast as Brad Wolfe in Loki season 2. In the Marvel Comics, Brad Wolfe is an actor who portrays the infamous serial killer, Zaniac. However, it is unclear if the storyline of Loki season 2 will closely follow this description. Marvel Studios has a history of adjusting narrative elements from the comics to align with their overarching MCU plan. Interestingly, the trailer for Loki season 2 appears to confirm speculations about Casal playing Zaniac, as a billboard at the event he is attending reveals the villain's name.