An unexpected hearing in Luigi Mangione’s federal case has been scheduled for Friday morning — fueling speculation that the alleged United Healthcare CEO killer could cop a plea deal.

Prosecutors and Mangione’s lawyers filed a joint letter requesting the hearing at 11 a.m. in Manhattan federal court, where the 28-year-old is charged with two counts of stalking resulting in death.

Two other counts, including murder through use of a firearm, were dismissed.

The self-styled Maryland martyr is simultaneously charges in state court in the alleged murder of Brian Thompson, 50, who was gunned down in Manhattan in December 2024.

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