The latest What If…? episode has seen Happy Hogan taking on a whole new character – The Freak. Though the character is not new to Marvel fans (been there in the Comics since 1996), he has been sticking to one identity for years.
But as the What If…? series introduced characters like Captain Carter to Star-Lord T’Challa, it also broke the monotony for Happy Hogan.
Ahead of the second series of Marvel’s What If…?, fans want the MCU to bring Happy Hogan’s The Freak to the live-action. The anticipation came after this season only.
Fans Want to See Happy Hogan in the MCU’s Live-Action in the Future
In What If…? Season 1, Jon Favreau reprised his Marvel Cinematic Universe role as Happy Hogan in two episodes: What If…Zombies? and What If…Killmonger Rescued Tony Stark?
He again made a smash comeback in What If…? Episode 3, Season 2. The second season was scheduled to debut on December 22, 2023, on Disney+, which released each of its nine episodes daily until December 30.
This season brought back the original Avengers for a Christmas adventure that was mostly based on Happy Hogan. And they were elated to see how he shook things up this time.
This made them anticipate his character to transition to live-action in the MCU. They even agreed on the post when it was shared by a news source (@NewRockstars) on X:
I really hope they bring Happy Hogan’s The Freak to live-action in the MCU pic.twitter.com/AaYj4X3abe
— New Rockstars (@NewRockstars) January 5, 2024
I really hope they bring Happy Hogan’s The Freak to live-action in the MCU pic.twitter.com/AaYj4X3abe
— New Rockstars (@NewRockstars) January 5, 2024
That’s such a good idea!
— Sylki Anti (@sylki_anti) January 6, 2024
Check out other posts that support the episode which featured him in the series:
me seeing there’s a whole what if? episode dedicated to the love of my life, happy hogan pic.twitter.com/dp1C5hf0Wu
— cookie 🍪 (@maesbe) January 3, 2024
My Favorite Moments from #WhatIfS2 episode 3!!! #happyhogan #Marvel #IronMan pic.twitter.com/IVlqBCLATC
— Jason Bellows (@JasonPaulBellow) January 3, 2024
Looks like, after the season’s popularity, Happy Hogan has the potential to replace Mark Ruffalo‘s Hulk. But is it possible? There’s no denying, that Happy Hogan has taken on a new identity, with his appearance in the animated series.
But, it’s important to note that the events in What If…? are part of an alternate storyline, not the main MCU canon. So, while he may have transformed himself into The Freak, doesn’t mean he will replace the Hulk in the MCU’s continuity.
Is The Freak from What If…? Getting a Live-Action Adaptation?
Certain characters from What If…? are well-received by fans. So, there’s a chance of them appearing in live-action or being featured as animated characters in other projects.
Like, Captain Carter made an appearance in live-action which was played by Hayley Atwell in Doctor Strange, the Multiverse of Madness.
Given Iron Man’s return in MCU projects like Armor Wars and Ironheart, fans of Happy Hogan may also see more of him in future MCU flicks.
What If….? is available to watch on Disney+.
