Alongside the sharp direction from Mohamed Diab, Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead, Moon Knight stands out as one of the stronger MCU Disney+ shows. Depicting versatile actor Oscar Isaac in a fascinating dual-personality role juggling between two worlds of Marc Spector and Steven Grant, this series pulled the viewer’s heartstrings in six episodes. However, this compelling adventure has not been continued despite its massive success and eight Emmy nominations.
Oscar Isaac plays a man who suffers from Did in Moon Knight
But fans who have grown attached to the Khonshu avatar are not willing to let go just yet. They are fervently calling for the renewal of the show, especially after witnessing Jeremy Renner’s Hawkeye getting renewed for another season. It seems Kevin Feige, President of Marvel Studios may need to reconsider his decision regarding the show after seeing this.
MCU fans demand the return of Moon Knight...
Oscar Isaac plays a man who suffers from Did in Moon Knight
But fans who have grown attached to the Khonshu avatar are not willing to let go just yet. They are fervently calling for the renewal of the show, especially after witnessing Jeremy Renner’s Hawkeye getting renewed for another season. It seems Kevin Feige, President of Marvel Studios may need to reconsider his decision regarding the show after seeing this.
MCU fans demand the return of Moon Knight...
- 5/17/2024
- by Shikha Arya
- FandomWire
Moon Knight, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Andor season one are now all available on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray, and the commemorate the occasion, we recently caught up with 3x Primetime Emmy-nominated costume designer Meghan Kasperlik (Moon Knight; Watchmen; Mare of Easttown) to talk about her incredible work on Moon Knight
Kasperlike, who earned an Emmy nomination for her work on the Marvel Studios series, was kind enough to break down the intricate process behind creating Oscar Isaac's now-iconic super suit, as well as crafting unique costumes for Marc Spector, Steven Grant, and Jake Lockley.
She also talks to me about her inspiration behind designing the costumes for the Scarlet Scarab and Arthur Harrow, and a whole lot more!
Watch our full interview with Primetime Emmy-nominated costume designer Meghan Kasperlik below and/or keep scrolling to read the full transcript! Plus, please remember to...
Kasperlike, who earned an Emmy nomination for her work on the Marvel Studios series, was kind enough to break down the intricate process behind creating Oscar Isaac's now-iconic super suit, as well as crafting unique costumes for Marc Spector, Steven Grant, and Jake Lockley.
She also talks to me about her inspiration behind designing the costumes for the Scarlet Scarab and Arthur Harrow, and a whole lot more!
Watch our full interview with Primetime Emmy-nominated costume designer Meghan Kasperlik below and/or keep scrolling to read the full transcript! Plus, please remember to...
- 4/30/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk had one of the most stagnant character arcs in the MCU, despite the hero being a crucial part of the Avengers team. While behind-the-scenes issues played a major part in the MCU’s failure to explore this character, even solving those issues may no longer help Hulk’s story. The universe has already introduced another superhero dealing with multiple personality disorder — Oscar Isaac’s Moon Knight — which undermines the Hulk’s defining characteristic from the comics.
Mark Ruffalo as Hulk in a still from Thor: Ragnarok
The MCU is currently running with the Smart Hulk story, something they introduced in Avengers: Endgame. Interestingly, Marvel chose not to show the transition of the character into his smart self, even deleting one heartwarming scene in Avengers: Infinity War.
Oscar Isaac’s Moon Knight Overshadows One Core Hulk Characteristic
Oscar Isaac’s Moon Knight overshadowed one crucial Hulk character arc
In Marvel Comics,...
Mark Ruffalo as Hulk in a still from Thor: Ragnarok
The MCU is currently running with the Smart Hulk story, something they introduced in Avengers: Endgame. Interestingly, Marvel chose not to show the transition of the character into his smart self, even deleting one heartwarming scene in Avengers: Infinity War.
Oscar Isaac’s Moon Knight Overshadows One Core Hulk Characteristic
Oscar Isaac’s Moon Knight overshadowed one crucial Hulk character arc
In Marvel Comics,...
- 3/25/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Marvel Studios' live-action "Moon Knight" superhero TV series, based on the Marvel Comics character, is directed by Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead, starring Oscar Issac and Ethan Hawke, available April 30, 2024 in 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray:
'Moon Knight' aka 'Marc Spector', was created by Doug Moench and Don Perlin...
...debuting in Marvel Comics "Werewolf by Night" #32 (August 1975).
According to Marvel Studios:
"...the new live-action TV series follows 'Steven Grant', a mild-mannered gift-shop employee, who becomes plagued with blackouts and memories of another life...
"...Steven discovers he has 'dissociative identity disorder' and shares a body with mercenary 'Marc Spector'.
"As Steven/Marc's enemies converge upon them, they must navigate their complex identities while thrust into a deadly mystery among the powerful, ancient gods of Egypt..."
According to the Marvel Comics origin story:
"...Chicago-born 'Marc Spector' had been a heavyweight boxer before becoming a 'US Marine' and contractor.
'Moon Knight' aka 'Marc Spector', was created by Doug Moench and Don Perlin...
...debuting in Marvel Comics "Werewolf by Night" #32 (August 1975).
According to Marvel Studios:
"...the new live-action TV series follows 'Steven Grant', a mild-mannered gift-shop employee, who becomes plagued with blackouts and memories of another life...
"...Steven discovers he has 'dissociative identity disorder' and shares a body with mercenary 'Marc Spector'.
"As Steven/Marc's enemies converge upon them, they must navigate their complex identities while thrust into a deadly mystery among the powerful, ancient gods of Egypt..."
According to the Marvel Comics origin story:
"...Chicago-born 'Marc Spector' had been a heavyweight boxer before becoming a 'US Marine' and contractor.
- 3/12/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Legendary visionary Hideo Kojima has expressed his satisfaction with the live-action debut of Moon Knight on his show exclusively streaming on Disney+. Moon Knight follows the story of a former mercenary named Mark Spector and how he received powers from the Egyptian Moon God, Khonshu, and served as his avatar to exact his vengeance on those who mean harm while dealing with his other personality, Steven Grant and Jake Lockley.
The premise is definitely up the director’s alley, and this is the kind of story he finds interesting and the weirdness and spectacle is something he can relate to.
Hideo Kojima’s Love for Moon Knight is Pure Fanboyism
Oscar Isaac’s Moon Knight is a great addition to the MCU.
It is not a secret that Kojima is a film enthusiast and a consumer of art in any form. Recently, his documentary titled: Connecting Worlds which focuses on...
The premise is definitely up the director’s alley, and this is the kind of story he finds interesting and the weirdness and spectacle is something he can relate to.
Hideo Kojima’s Love for Moon Knight is Pure Fanboyism
Oscar Isaac’s Moon Knight is a great addition to the MCU.
It is not a secret that Kojima is a film enthusiast and a consumer of art in any form. Recently, his documentary titled: Connecting Worlds which focuses on...
- 2/28/2024
- by Rouvin Josef Quirimit
- FandomWire
Nearly two years have passed since Moon Knight first premiered on Disney+ and Oscar Isaac's Steven Grant was introduced into the MCU, with so many fans wondering if a Season 2 of the show will ever be released.
Moon Knight featured lead actor Oscar Isaac in a role that forced him to play many different characters who all shared the same physical body due to his suffering from dissociative identity disorder.
Isaac's character also realized that he was the avatar of an Egyptian moon god named Khonshu, who was also the source of his powers as Moon Knight.
Read full article on The Direct.
Moon Knight featured lead actor Oscar Isaac in a role that forced him to play many different characters who all shared the same physical body due to his suffering from dissociative identity disorder.
Isaac's character also realized that he was the avatar of an Egyptian moon god named Khonshu, who was also the source of his powers as Moon Knight.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 1/23/2024
- by Nathan Johnson
- The Direct
Iron Maiden and Z2 Comics have announced a graphic novel based on the band’s Piece of Mind album, arriving November 21st. Below you can get an exclusive first look at the special alternate cover featuring Eddie as “The Trooper” and its accompanying collector’s card.
The graphic novel celebrates the 40th anniversary of the legendary 1983 album, which contains all-time Maiden classics such as “Where Eagles Dare,” “Die with Your Boots On,” and “The Trooper.”
With a solid track record of heavy metal collaborations with Anthrax, King Diamond, and more, Z2 Comics pulled out all the stops for Iron Maiden: Piece of Mind. The book features stories based on each of the album’s songs, including writing from frontman Bruce Dickinson (“Revelations”) along with an introduction penned by longtime Maiden manager Rod Smallwood.
“When the idea of a Piece of Mind 40th Anniversary graphic novel first came up, I felt...
The graphic novel celebrates the 40th anniversary of the legendary 1983 album, which contains all-time Maiden classics such as “Where Eagles Dare,” “Die with Your Boots On,” and “The Trooper.”
With a solid track record of heavy metal collaborations with Anthrax, King Diamond, and more, Z2 Comics pulled out all the stops for Iron Maiden: Piece of Mind. The book features stories based on each of the album’s songs, including writing from frontman Bruce Dickinson (“Revelations”) along with an introduction penned by longtime Maiden manager Rod Smallwood.
“When the idea of a Piece of Mind 40th Anniversary graphic novel first came up, I felt...
- 11/8/2023
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
This review contains spoilers
A headache-inducing episode of Loki gets underway in the 1800s this week, as Ravonna Renslayer finally pops up on the Sacred Timeline with Miss Minutes in tow. He Who Remains’ promise in the season one finale – that if Sylvie killed him he’d just end up right back on top – seems to hinge on a plan to kickstart a kind of causal loop, where a past variant receives a copy of Ob’s Tva guidebook and is inspired to create all manner of technological inventions, including a rough version of the temporal loom.
There are positives and negatives to this trip back in time. It’s great to have Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Tara Strong back as the ruthless Renslayer and Miss Minutes respectively. The pair are dynamite together here, and I’m still fully able to suspend my disbelief and buy into the talking animated clock...
A headache-inducing episode of Loki gets underway in the 1800s this week, as Ravonna Renslayer finally pops up on the Sacred Timeline with Miss Minutes in tow. He Who Remains’ promise in the season one finale – that if Sylvie killed him he’d just end up right back on top – seems to hinge on a plan to kickstart a kind of causal loop, where a past variant receives a copy of Ob’s Tva guidebook and is inspired to create all manner of technological inventions, including a rough version of the temporal loom.
There are positives and negatives to this trip back in time. It’s great to have Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Tara Strong back as the ruthless Renslayer and Miss Minutes respectively. The pair are dynamite together here, and I’m still fully able to suspend my disbelief and buy into the talking animated clock...
- 10/20/2023
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
Moon Knight creator Jeremy Slater reportedly abandoned the Disney+ series during production before its premiere last March.
The Disney+ show arrived as the McU's first 2022 show and the debut of Oscar Isaac as Marc Spector/Steven Grant.
It quickly became regarded as one of Marvel Studios' best series yet, so much so that two of its directors, Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead, were handed the reins to Loki Season 2.
Read full article on The Direct.
The Disney+ show arrived as the McU's first 2022 show and the debut of Oscar Isaac as Marc Spector/Steven Grant.
It quickly became regarded as one of Marvel Studios' best series yet, so much so that two of its directors, Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead, were handed the reins to Loki Season 2.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 10/11/2023
- by Sam Hargrave
- The Direct
Oscar Isaac is an actor known for his adaptability, with his latest work, Moon Knight, showcasing this excellently. He skillfully portrayed the kind-hearted yet somewhat clumsy Steven Grant and contrasted it brilliantly with the ethically ambiguous character of Marc Spector. The brilliance of his performances lies in the distinctiveness of his portrayals. This made it evident that each character adheres to a separate moral compass. His previous experiences with complex roles facilitated Isaac’s stunning performance in Moon Knight. He’s an uncommon talent in the acting world, having thrived in portraying both protagonists and antagonists without being typecast. Whether he’s embodying...
- 6/16/2023
- by Ashlee Manalang
- TVovermind.com
Marvel Studios has brought to audiences some fantastic series over the last year. One of the absolute standouts was Marvel Studios’ Moon Knight, which enthralled its fans with action-packed, mind-bending, globetrotting drama. The series, available on Disney+ Hotstar in India, took viewers on a journey of mystery, secrets and chaos, pushing the boundaries of the MCU storytelling with its darker, mature themes. As the title completes its first anniversary on March 30th, take a look at these five aspects of the edgy Marvel Studios series that will be sure to compel you to watch the series and join in on the fun!
Cultural references done right!
The series is laden with Egyptian mythology and iconography, making it an interesting blend of symbolism and action. The story is rich, complex and all the better for its cultural background, which is one of the reasons the show is a must-watch.
Incredible performances...
Cultural references done right!
The series is laden with Egyptian mythology and iconography, making it an interesting blend of symbolism and action. The story is rich, complex and all the better for its cultural background, which is one of the reasons the show is a must-watch.
Incredible performances...
- 3/30/2023
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
This article contains MCU spoilers.
It’s over! It’s officially over. Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is finally in our rear view mirror, and what did we learn? We learned that Marvel Studios wasn’t going to stop taking risks after capping off Phase 3 with the box office juggernaut of Avengers: Endgame. In fact, they were going to take more risks than ever. Sometimes, those risks paid off. Other times, they did not. But during a transformative time for the MCU, Phase 4 was, for the most part, determined not to offer the one thing that would have made older fans happy but would have perhaps discouraged newer, younger fans from emerging: more of the same.
As such, the MCU got a whole slate of brand-new and diverse characters. Moon Knight, the Eternals, Ms. Marvel, Shang-Chi, She-Hulk, Kate Bishop, Yelena Belova, John Walker, Ironheart, Agatha, Red Guardian, Clea, Echo,...
It’s over! It’s officially over. Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is finally in our rear view mirror, and what did we learn? We learned that Marvel Studios wasn’t going to stop taking risks after capping off Phase 3 with the box office juggernaut of Avengers: Endgame. In fact, they were going to take more risks than ever. Sometimes, those risks paid off. Other times, they did not. But during a transformative time for the MCU, Phase 4 was, for the most part, determined not to offer the one thing that would have made older fans happy but would have perhaps discouraged newer, younger fans from emerging: more of the same.
As such, the MCU got a whole slate of brand-new and diverse characters. Moon Knight, the Eternals, Ms. Marvel, Shang-Chi, She-Hulk, Kate Bishop, Yelena Belova, John Walker, Ironheart, Agatha, Red Guardian, Clea, Echo,...
- 2/2/2023
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
Marvel Studios' live-action "Moon Knight" superhero TV series, based on the Marvel Comics character, has won a TV Emmy award in the category ‘Outstanding Sound Editing for a Limited or Anthology Series, Movie or Special’:
'Moon Knight' aka 'Marc Spector', was created by Doug Moench and Don Perlin...
...debuting in Marvel Comics "Werewolf by Night" #32 (August 1975).
According to Marvel Studios:
"...the new live-action TV series follows 'Steven Grant', a mild-mannered gift-shop employee, who becomes plagued with blackouts and memories of another life...
"...Steven discovers he has 'dissociative identity disorder' and shares a body with mercenary 'Marc Spector'.
"As Steven/Marc's enemies converge upon them, they must navigate their complex identities while thrust into a deadly mystery among the powerful, ancient gods of Egypt..."
According to the Marvel Comics origin story:
"...Chicago-born 'Marc Spector' had been a heavyweight boxer before becoming a 'US Marine' and contractor.
'Moon Knight' aka 'Marc Spector', was created by Doug Moench and Don Perlin...
...debuting in Marvel Comics "Werewolf by Night" #32 (August 1975).
According to Marvel Studios:
"...the new live-action TV series follows 'Steven Grant', a mild-mannered gift-shop employee, who becomes plagued with blackouts and memories of another life...
"...Steven discovers he has 'dissociative identity disorder' and shares a body with mercenary 'Marc Spector'.
"As Steven/Marc's enemies converge upon them, they must navigate their complex identities while thrust into a deadly mystery among the powerful, ancient gods of Egypt..."
According to the Marvel Comics origin story:
"...Chicago-born 'Marc Spector' had been a heavyweight boxer before becoming a 'US Marine' and contractor.
- 9/5/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Since 1992, the TV academy has honored the work of voice actors almost annually, beginning with half a dozen cast members from “The Simpsons.” From 2014 onward, the Best Voice-Over Performance award has been bestowed separately from the Best Narrator one, with the inaugural recipient of the former prize having been Harry Shearer of “The Simpsons.” This year’s lineup features seven nominees, including one former winner and two posthumous contenders.
Maya Rudolph, who took this award in 2020 and 2021 for “Big Mouth,” is now seeking her third win for the same show. She is involved in her second consecutive rematches with Julie Andrews (“Bridgerton”), Stanley Tucci (“Central Park”) and Jessica Walter (“Archer”), the last of whom is on her second post-death bid in a row. The remaining three slots are filled by category newcomers F. Murray Abraham (“Moon Knight”) and “What If…?” duo Chadwick Boseman (who died in August 2020) and Jeffrey Wright.
Maya Rudolph, who took this award in 2020 and 2021 for “Big Mouth,” is now seeking her third win for the same show. She is involved in her second consecutive rematches with Julie Andrews (“Bridgerton”), Stanley Tucci (“Central Park”) and Jessica Walter (“Archer”), the last of whom is on her second post-death bid in a row. The remaining three slots are filled by category newcomers F. Murray Abraham (“Moon Knight”) and “What If…?” duo Chadwick Boseman (who died in August 2020) and Jeffrey Wright.
- 8/31/2022
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Giancarlo Esposito is well on his way to joining Ming-Na Wen as a fellow Disney Egot* (*not a real thing). The star of "Breaking Bad," "Better Call Saul," and "The Boys" (along with several famous Spike Lee joints) has already worked on a handful of Mouse House projects, on top of playing a "Star Wars" villain. That leaves the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the next big Disney property for Esposito to tackle, and he's made no secret of the fact he's got his eye on portraying a certain bald-headed mentor to the X-Men.
But more than merely gunning to succeed Patrick Stewart as Charles Xavier/Professor X, Esposito has confirmed he's spoken with Marvel Studios about other MCU roles in the past. "In the Marvel Universe, if you do something in television, one character, you can't switch and play a different character," as the actor reminded the crowd during a...
But more than merely gunning to succeed Patrick Stewart as Charles Xavier/Professor X, Esposito has confirmed he's spoken with Marvel Studios about other MCU roles in the past. "In the Marvel Universe, if you do something in television, one character, you can't switch and play a different character," as the actor reminded the crowd during a...
- 8/15/2022
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
For Moon Knight, it was important for costume designer Meghan Kasperlik to put in the research and honor the ancient Egyptian influences. The series is nominated for eight Emmys, including Outstanding Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes for Kasperlik.
The Disney+ series follows Steven Grant (Oscar Isaac), who discovers he has been granted the powers of the Egyptian moon god Khonsu. Kasperlik incorporated Egyptian symbols into the costumes, with hieroglyphs, Khonsu’s oath, and mummy wrappings, to honor not only the Moon Knight comic series, but the ancient Egyptian story of Khonsu as well.
The series finale “Gods and Monsters” was chosen by Kasperlik for Emmy consideration due to the number of custom-built suits and monsters shown. Taweret’s costume was special for Kasperlik, as each member of her team had a hand in the hippopotamus goddess’s look.
Deadline: What did the creators of the series have in mind for the costume design?...
The Disney+ series follows Steven Grant (Oscar Isaac), who discovers he has been granted the powers of the Egyptian moon god Khonsu. Kasperlik incorporated Egyptian symbols into the costumes, with hieroglyphs, Khonsu’s oath, and mummy wrappings, to honor not only the Moon Knight comic series, but the ancient Egyptian story of Khonsu as well.
The series finale “Gods and Monsters” was chosen by Kasperlik for Emmy consideration due to the number of custom-built suits and monsters shown. Taweret’s costume was special for Kasperlik, as each member of her team had a hand in the hippopotamus goddess’s look.
Deadline: What did the creators of the series have in mind for the costume design?...
- 8/8/2022
- by Ryan Fleming
- Deadline Film + TV
It didn’t take very long for the ancient god Khonshu to become a breakout character from the Disney+ Marvel series “Moon Knight.” In the show’s second episode, Khonshu – a giant figure with a large bird skull for his head who was voiced on the show by Oscar winner F. Murray Abraham – implores his avatar Steven Grant (Oscar Isaac) to dispatch the villain with a bit of casual violence. “Kill him! Break his windpipe,” Khonshu grumbles with urgency.
“That seems to be a very popular line,” Abraham tells Gold Derby in an exclusive video interview. “On the street, people recognize me, and they’ll shout it to me. It’s really outrageous.”
Released this year, the six-episode “Moon Knight” focuses on Marc Spector (also Isaac), a former mercenary who suffers from dissociative identity disorder – hence the aforementioned personality Steven, a British museum employee. Years earlier, when on the cusp of death,...
“That seems to be a very popular line,” Abraham tells Gold Derby in an exclusive video interview. “On the street, people recognize me, and they’ll shout it to me. It’s really outrageous.”
Released this year, the six-episode “Moon Knight” focuses on Marc Spector (also Isaac), a former mercenary who suffers from dissociative identity disorder – hence the aforementioned personality Steven, a British museum employee. Years earlier, when on the cusp of death,...
- 8/5/2022
- by Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
This Moon Knight article contains spoilers.
“Why else would we be in Cairo?” When Oscar Isaac asked that question in a viral TikTok video with director Mohamed Diab, it sparked hopes that a new season of Moon Knight was in the works. After all, since the first season ended its run in May, there has been no clear sign of what the future holds for Marc Spector, Steven Grant, and Jake Lockley in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Between the show’s lack of clear connection to the rest of the MCU and the single-season deal signed by Isaac, many wondered if the series would return for another go around at all. But while no official announcement has been made, the video — and Diab’s decision to share it with the header “Moonknight season 2?” — seems to indicate that Marc Spector and his many personalities could indeed return to television screens.
Sooooo Moon Knight Season 2 Or pic.
“Why else would we be in Cairo?” When Oscar Isaac asked that question in a viral TikTok video with director Mohamed Diab, it sparked hopes that a new season of Moon Knight was in the works. After all, since the first season ended its run in May, there has been no clear sign of what the future holds for Marc Spector, Steven Grant, and Jake Lockley in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Between the show’s lack of clear connection to the rest of the MCU and the single-season deal signed by Isaac, many wondered if the series would return for another go around at all. But while no official announcement has been made, the video — and Diab’s decision to share it with the header “Moonknight season 2?” — seems to indicate that Marc Spector and his many personalities could indeed return to television screens.
Sooooo Moon Knight Season 2 Or pic.
- 8/5/2022
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Earlier this year, the world was introduced to Marc Spector and Steven Grant, two of the personalities that are wrestling for control of their host body in Marvel Studios’ “Moon Knight.” And thanks to a committed performance from Oscar Isaac, fans have been eager to know when they might see more of Mr. Knight and the rest of the characters. Well, they might not be waiting too long.
Continue reading Mohamed Diab & Oscar Isaac Seemingly Confirm ‘Moon Knight’ Season 2 Is In Development at The Playlist.
Continue reading Mohamed Diab & Oscar Isaac Seemingly Confirm ‘Moon Knight’ Season 2 Is In Development at The Playlist.
- 8/4/2022
- by Charles Barfield
- The Playlist
The first year of Marvel’s Disney+ experiment brought it an impressive 28 Emmy nominations. Twenty-three were for the groundbreaking, high-concept “WandaVision” — this included a bid for Best Limited Series and acting nominations for stars Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany and Kathryn Hahn — while five went to the drama series “The Falcon and The Winter Soldier.” Despite having twice as many shows competing in this year’s Emmy cycle — the live-action ”Loki,” “Hawkeye,” and “Moon Knight” and the animated series “What If…?” were all eligible — we knew that it would be impossible for Marvel to repeat that performance this year. And yet, the popular franchise responsible for some of the biggest pop culture moments of the last decade still managed a respectable showing during Tuesday’s Emmy Award nominations.
In all, Marvel snagged 19 nominations, all in the creative categories. This is exactly what we expected after it became clear none of the...
In all, Marvel snagged 19 nominations, all in the creative categories. This is exactly what we expected after it became clear none of the...
- 7/14/2022
- by Kaitlin Thomas
- Gold Derby
Marvel Studios' Emmy-nominated live-action "Moon Knight" superhero TV series, based on the Marvel Comics character, stars Oscar Issac and Ethan Hawke, now streaming on Disney+ :
'Moon Knight' aka 'Marc Spector', was created by Doug Moench and Don Perlin...
...debuting in Marvel Comics "Werewolf by Night" #32 (August 1975).
According to Marvel Studios:
"...the new live-action TV series follows 'Steven Grant', a mild-mannered gift-shop employee, who becomes plagued with blackouts and memories of another life...
"...Steven discovers he has 'dissociative identity disorder' and shares a body with mercenary 'Marc Spector'.
"As Steven/Marc's enemies converge upon them, they must navigate their complex identities while thrust into a deadly mystery among the powerful, ancient gods of Egypt..."
According to the Marvel Comics origin story:
"...Chicago-born 'Marc Spector' had been a heavyweight boxer before becoming a 'US Marine' and contractor. While working for African mercenary 'Raoul Bushman' in Egypt,...
'Moon Knight' aka 'Marc Spector', was created by Doug Moench and Don Perlin...
...debuting in Marvel Comics "Werewolf by Night" #32 (August 1975).
According to Marvel Studios:
"...the new live-action TV series follows 'Steven Grant', a mild-mannered gift-shop employee, who becomes plagued with blackouts and memories of another life...
"...Steven discovers he has 'dissociative identity disorder' and shares a body with mercenary 'Marc Spector'.
"As Steven/Marc's enemies converge upon them, they must navigate their complex identities while thrust into a deadly mystery among the powerful, ancient gods of Egypt..."
According to the Marvel Comics origin story:
"...Chicago-born 'Marc Spector' had been a heavyweight boxer before becoming a 'US Marine' and contractor. While working for African mercenary 'Raoul Bushman' in Egypt,...
- 7/12/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
As Marc Spector and Steven Grant, Oscar Isaac has a hero's journey in "Moon Knight," the six-part Disney+ series that took the comic book world by storm. Isaac develops a real relationship between his characters with an intensity that is so rarely seen in mainstream MCU properties.
The series explores the dual life of a ruthless American mercenary, Marc Spector, who is an avatar of a god from Egyptian mythology with dissociative identity disorder. His alter ego, Steven Grant, is not only British, awkward, and speaks in an entirely different accent, but he leads a wholly different life. Most of the show's story is based...
The post Moon Knight Didn't Shoot A Single Scene In London appeared first on /Film.
The series explores the dual life of a ruthless American mercenary, Marc Spector, who is an avatar of a god from Egyptian mythology with dissociative identity disorder. His alter ego, Steven Grant, is not only British, awkward, and speaks in an entirely different accent, but he leads a wholly different life. Most of the show's story is based...
The post Moon Knight Didn't Shoot A Single Scene In London appeared first on /Film.
- 6/29/2022
- by Fatemeh Mirjalili
- Slash Film
With the snap of a Kevin Feige’s finger, “Avengers: Endgame” might not have been the end of Chris Evans as Captain America.
Disney+ series “Moon Knight” was set to include a possible series of cameos, including Evans reprising his famed, decade-long role as Steven Rogers. “Moon Knight” writer Jeremy Slater revealed to Discussing Film that the Oscar Isaac-led Marvel installment was prime for other MCU appearances, but ultimately the series opted to stand more on its “own two feet” in the canon.
“There were definitely different times in the writing process where we talked about cameos because cameos are one of the most fun things to discuss in a writer’s room,” Slater said, reflecting on the series. “What happens if we try to get Chris Evans back as old Captain America? You know, you sit there and play that ‘what if’ game among your writers.”
The main cameos that were “seriously discussed,...
Disney+ series “Moon Knight” was set to include a possible series of cameos, including Evans reprising his famed, decade-long role as Steven Rogers. “Moon Knight” writer Jeremy Slater revealed to Discussing Film that the Oscar Isaac-led Marvel installment was prime for other MCU appearances, but ultimately the series opted to stand more on its “own two feet” in the canon.
“There were definitely different times in the writing process where we talked about cameos because cameos are one of the most fun things to discuss in a writer’s room,” Slater said, reflecting on the series. “What happens if we try to get Chris Evans back as old Captain America? You know, you sit there and play that ‘what if’ game among your writers.”
The main cameos that were “seriously discussed,...
- 6/27/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Jeremy Slater has written, developed, and executive produced “The Umbrella Academy” and “The Exorcist.” And he’s written a slew of big-budget screenplays, but he’s never tackled anything as challenging as the three-year journey he spent as the head writer of the Disney+ limited series “Moon Knight.”
Read More: “Moon Knight” directors Mohamed Diab, Justin Benson & Aaron Moorhead talk about bringing a darker world to the MCU [Bingeworthy Podcast]
At times the most original Marvel Studios television project to date, “Moon Knight,” follows Steven Grant (Oscar Isaac), a seemingly mild-mannered British museum employee who not only discovers he is the powerful avatar of an Egyptian god but that he’s one of two (or more) personalities inhabiting his body.
Continue reading ‘Moon Knight’: Jeremy Slater On Reality Vs. Hallucinations & Whether Ethan Hawke’s Arthur Harrow Is Dead [Interview] at The Playlist.
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At times the most original Marvel Studios television project to date, “Moon Knight,” follows Steven Grant (Oscar Isaac), a seemingly mild-mannered British museum employee who not only discovers he is the powerful avatar of an Egyptian god but that he’s one of two (or more) personalities inhabiting his body.
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- 6/24/2022
- by Gregory Ellwood
- The Playlist
“The highlight was just being totally dwarfed by the challenge and trying to figure it out,” reveals Emmy-nominated cinematographer Gregory Middleton (“Game of Thrones”) about working on the spectacular Marvel Studios six-part limited series “Moon Knight,” on which he served as director of photography for four episodes alongside fellow D.P. Andrew Droz Palermo (“The Green Knight”), who lensed two installments. “Every script was like a giant travelogue and there were no easy scenes,” he declares, adding for our recent webchat that “the most exciting thing for me in the end was doing episode five and trying to figure out the twinning aspect and helping Oscar craft this performance.” Watch our exclusive video interview above.
“Moon Knight” was created by Jeremy Slater, based on the Marvel comics featuring the character of the same name. Slater’s vision as head writer was then shepherded during production by Egyptian helmer Mohamed Diab...
“Moon Knight” was created by Jeremy Slater, based on the Marvel comics featuring the character of the same name. Slater’s vision as head writer was then shepherded during production by Egyptian helmer Mohamed Diab...
- 6/16/2022
- by Rob Licuria
- Gold Derby
This article contains Moon Knight spoilers
Even those disappointed by Moon Knight had to admit that Jake Lockley was pretty cool. When Marc Spector’s third personality revealed himself as a newsboy-cap-wearing, Spanish-speaking tough guy, reservations about the series were kicked aside, like a discarded hospital wheelchair. Sadly, Lockley only made one appearance in the show, revealed to still be working as Khonshu’s assassin, despite the moon god’s deal with Spector and Steven Grant. But if Moon Knight does get a second season, we’re sure to see much more of Jake.
“That guy’s story is definitely not done,” head writer Jeremy Slater told Inverse. Although he may look similar to the cabbie Jake Lockley found in the comics, the version played by Oscar Isaac “is definitely not the same,” and thus remains “an open book.” His motivations remain a mystery not just to Marc and Steven,...
Even those disappointed by Moon Knight had to admit that Jake Lockley was pretty cool. When Marc Spector’s third personality revealed himself as a newsboy-cap-wearing, Spanish-speaking tough guy, reservations about the series were kicked aside, like a discarded hospital wheelchair. Sadly, Lockley only made one appearance in the show, revealed to still be working as Khonshu’s assassin, despite the moon god’s deal with Spector and Steven Grant. But if Moon Knight does get a second season, we’re sure to see much more of Jake.
“That guy’s story is definitely not done,” head writer Jeremy Slater told Inverse. Although he may look similar to the cabbie Jake Lockley found in the comics, the version played by Oscar Isaac “is definitely not the same,” and thus remains “an open book.” His motivations remain a mystery not just to Marc and Steven,...
- 6/16/2022
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
“We all have darkness, we all have things we need to be forgiven for and that is something important to remember” declares editor Joan Sobel. She was referring to a recent quote she read from actress Mary Louise Parker when summing up how she describes one of the core narrative arcs in the spectacular Marvel Studios six-part limited series “Moon Knight.” Sobel served as one of three editors on the series alongside Cedric Nairn-Smith and Ahmed Hafez, each of them tackling two episodes each. Watch our exclusive video interview with Sobel, Nairn-Smith and Hafez above.
“Moon Knight” was created by Jeremy Slater, based on the Marvel comics featuring the character of the same name. Slater’s vision as head writer was then shepherded during production by Egyptian helmer Mohamed Diab (who directed four of the six episodes) with collaborators Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson directing the second and fourth episodes...
“Moon Knight” was created by Jeremy Slater, based on the Marvel comics featuring the character of the same name. Slater’s vision as head writer was then shepherded during production by Egyptian helmer Mohamed Diab (who directed four of the six episodes) with collaborators Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson directing the second and fourth episodes...
- 6/15/2022
- by Rob Licuria
- Gold Derby
[Editor’s Note: This is the second of two parts analyzing the sci-fi craft contenders. Click here to read part one.]
It’s been a great season for large-scale, character-driven, socially relevant sci-fi dramas: Marvel/Disney+’s time-jumping “Loki” and mind-bending “Moon Knight;” Isaac Asimov’s legendary “Foundation” (Apple TV+); the sequel to Nicolas Roeg’s cult classic, “The Man Who Fell to Earth” (Showtime); the latest Star Trek” and “Star Wars” spin-offs, “Strange New Worlds” (Paramount+) and “The Book of Boba Fett” (Lucasfilm/Disney+); and the return of the blockbuster “Stranger Things” (Netflix).
But as you break the shows down in terms of their Emmy crafts potential and how they stack up against one other, four big questions emerge:
1. Can “Loki” and “Moon Knight” Pull a “WandaVision”?
What they offer: After the wild retro TV antics of “WandaVision,” Marvel followed up this season with two trippier shows: “Loki,” in which the titular Norse God of Mischief (Tom Hiddleston) teamed up with detective Mobius (Owen Wilson) to capture dangerous time criminals,...
It’s been a great season for large-scale, character-driven, socially relevant sci-fi dramas: Marvel/Disney+’s time-jumping “Loki” and mind-bending “Moon Knight;” Isaac Asimov’s legendary “Foundation” (Apple TV+); the sequel to Nicolas Roeg’s cult classic, “The Man Who Fell to Earth” (Showtime); the latest Star Trek” and “Star Wars” spin-offs, “Strange New Worlds” (Paramount+) and “The Book of Boba Fett” (Lucasfilm/Disney+); and the return of the blockbuster “Stranger Things” (Netflix).
But as you break the shows down in terms of their Emmy crafts potential and how they stack up against one other, four big questions emerge:
1. Can “Loki” and “Moon Knight” Pull a “WandaVision”?
What they offer: After the wild retro TV antics of “WandaVision,” Marvel followed up this season with two trippier shows: “Loki,” in which the titular Norse God of Mischief (Tom Hiddleston) teamed up with detective Mobius (Owen Wilson) to capture dangerous time criminals,...
- 6/15/2022
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
“I love the character and I really did enjoy my collaboration with Marvel, so if there was a really interesting take on a story, I’m all ears,” reveals Oscar Isaac about the possibility of one day donning the iconic Moon Knight suit again. The acclaimed actor had two high profile roles this past season, as the titular anti-hero in the Marvel Studio blockbuster action adventure “Moon Knight” and as a husband and father whose marriage begins to painfully unravel in the intimate HBO prestige drama “Scenes From a Marriage.”
For Isaac, both roles presented significant challenges, because both of these very different men are tormented by profound trauma on the one hand, or by blindsiding betrayal on the other. The genre and tone of both series didn’t ultimately matter to the actor, because he needed to approach both characters with a similar sincerity and truthfulness. “I appreciate that...
For Isaac, both roles presented significant challenges, because both of these very different men are tormented by profound trauma on the one hand, or by blindsiding betrayal on the other. The genre and tone of both series didn’t ultimately matter to the actor, because he needed to approach both characters with a similar sincerity and truthfulness. “I appreciate that...
- 6/15/2022
- by Rob Licuria
- Gold Derby
“I’m immensely relieved,” declares Jeremy Slater about the overwhelmingly positive reaction from fans to “Moon Knight.” He and the entire Marvel Studios team took a huge gamble by presenting something unique and unpredictable, rather than throwing together the origin story of yet another brooding and mysterious caped crusader. “I’m a Marvel fan first and foremost,” he says, adding for our recent webchat, “I’ve been at probably every midnight showing for every MCU movie going back 10 years. I’m one of those guys screaming his head off in ‘Endgame’ at every single moment, so the worst thing you can ever do is take a character you love and then screw it up for everyone!” Watch our exclusive video interview above.
Slater adapted “Moon Knight” on the Marvel comics featuring the beloved character of the same name. His vision as head writer was then shepherded during production by Egyptian...
Slater adapted “Moon Knight” on the Marvel comics featuring the beloved character of the same name. His vision as head writer was then shepherded during production by Egyptian...
- 6/12/2022
- by Rob Licuria
- Gold Derby
“They really do respect and collaborate and include the visual effects team as part of the creative process,” reveals Oscar-nominated visual effects supervisor Sean Faden (“Mulan”) about the upside of working on a high-profile Marvel Studios project. For our recent webchat, he adds that “it really felt like we were along for the ride the entire time and we were giving our ideas, and sometimes they were bad ones and sometimes they were good ones, but there was always a back and forth and we would kind of all reach the final look of things together.” Watch our exclusive video interview above.
“Moon Knight” was created by Jeremy Slater, based on the Marvel comics featuring the character of the same name. Slater’s vision as head writer was then shepherded during production by Egyptian helmer Mohamed Diab (who directed four of the six episodes) with collaborators Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson...
“Moon Knight” was created by Jeremy Slater, based on the Marvel comics featuring the character of the same name. Slater’s vision as head writer was then shepherded during production by Egyptian helmer Mohamed Diab (who directed four of the six episodes) with collaborators Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson...
- 6/11/2022
- by Rob Licuria
- Gold Derby
“I was terrified to do something, that had a statue-like look, like a prop,” admits acclaimed Italian production designer Stefania Cella on creating something unique and authentic for the sci-fi action thriller “Moon Knight .” For our recent webchat she adds, “that was the most terrifying thing to me,” she proclaims; “suddenly entering into a place, if it doesn’t look good, it’s becoming grotesque, and that was more frightening than anything.” Watch our exclusive video interview above.
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“Moon Knight” was created by Jeremy Slater (“The Umbrella Academy”), based on the Marvel comics featuring the character of the same name. Slater collaborated with Egyptian helmer Mohamed Diab (who shepherded four of the six episodes) on the Disney Plus limited series, the sixth TV production in Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, following “WandaVision,” “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” “Loki,” “What If…?” and “Hawkeye.
See over 300 interviews with 2022 Emmy contenders
“Moon Knight” was created by Jeremy Slater (“The Umbrella Academy”), based on the Marvel comics featuring the character of the same name. Slater collaborated with Egyptian helmer Mohamed Diab (who shepherded four of the six episodes) on the Disney Plus limited series, the sixth TV production in Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, following “WandaVision,” “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” “Loki,” “What If…?” and “Hawkeye.
- 6/2/2022
- by Rob Licuria
- Gold Derby
“Sometimes a director asks me, ‘is it possible that we can do this or that,’ and I usually say ‘Ok let’s try it let’s give it a shot,'” explains composer Hesham Nazih about taking risks when composing for an ambitious and genre-bending series like “Moon Knight.” For our recent webchat he adds, “hypothetically things might not work,” he says, “but I believe in trial and error and trying everything.” Watch our exclusive video interview above.
See over 300 interviews with 2022 Emmy contenders
“Moon Knight” was created by Jeremy Slater (“The Umbrella Academy”), based on the Marvel comics featuring the character of the same name. Slater collaborated with Egyptian helmer Mohamed Diab (who shepherded four of the six episodes) on the Disney Plus limited series, the sixth TV production in Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, following “WandaVision,” “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” “Loki,” “What If…?” and “Hawkeye.
See over 300 interviews with 2022 Emmy contenders
“Moon Knight” was created by Jeremy Slater (“The Umbrella Academy”), based on the Marvel comics featuring the character of the same name. Slater collaborated with Egyptian helmer Mohamed Diab (who shepherded four of the six episodes) on the Disney Plus limited series, the sixth TV production in Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, following “WandaVision,” “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” “Loki,” “What If…?” and “Hawkeye.
- 5/31/2022
- by Rob Licuria
- Gold Derby
“It was such a huge episode with so much going on,” declares sound effects editor Tim Farrell on why he chose the “Moon Knight” season finale as the highlight of his work on the series. Farrell worked closely with supervising sound designer and editor Mac Smith on the fantasy spectacle, both of whom agreed that the explosive season finale was the best showcase for their work. For our recent webchat with the duo, Farrell adds “we were doing this ballet of handing off back and forth to each other and not having too many sounds that might crowd, and trying to find the right sound that would cut through, that you could hear and grab your attention and get your ear, and then get out of the way!” Watch our exclusive video interview above.
See over 300 interviews with 2022 Emmy contenders
“Moon Knight” was created by Jeremy Slater (“The Umbrella Academy...
See over 300 interviews with 2022 Emmy contenders
“Moon Knight” was created by Jeremy Slater (“The Umbrella Academy...
- 5/29/2022
- by Rob Licuria
- Gold Derby
(The Morning Watch is a recurring feature that highlights a handful of noteworthy videos from around the web. They could be video essays, fan-made productions, featurettes, short films, hilarious sketches, or just anything that has to do with our favorite movies and TV shows.)
In this edition, go behind the scenes of "Moon Knight" with visual effects supervisor Sean Faden to hear how he pulled off showing Oscar Isaac as both Marc Spector and Steven Grant in the same scene. Plus, "Bob's Burgers" creator Loren Bouchard explains how he brought the weekly series to the big screen. And finally, "Turning...
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In this edition, go behind the scenes of "Moon Knight" with visual effects supervisor Sean Faden to hear how he pulled off showing Oscar Isaac as both Marc Spector and Steven Grant in the same scene. Plus, "Bob's Burgers" creator Loren Bouchard explains how he brought the weekly series to the big screen. And finally, "Turning...
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- 5/24/2022
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
“If I’m not learning, then it’s not worth doing the job,” admits two-time Emmy-nominated costume designer Megan Kasperlik (“Fahrenheit 451” and “Mare of Easttown”) about being thrown in the deep end on one of the ambitious “Moon Knight.” For our recent webchat she adds, “I was able to do so much creatively and then to see it transform and actually come to life with the performances of the amazing actors,” she declares. “It just is really the whole team, I mean I’m one person, the whole team did a phenomenal job, so I am really proud of the work that we did, and that the reaction that people are having towards that is really phenomenal.” Watch our exclusive video interview above.
“Moon Knight” was created by Jeremy Slater (“The Umbrella Academy”), based on the Marvel comics featuring the character of the same name. Slater collaborated with Egyptian...
“Moon Knight” was created by Jeremy Slater (“The Umbrella Academy”), based on the Marvel comics featuring the character of the same name. Slater collaborated with Egyptian...
- 5/14/2022
- by Rob Licuria
- Gold Derby
“It’s really an incredible feeling having the fans happy with the character and appreciating her and appreciating the story as a whole,” declares May Calamawy about the overwhelmingly positive response to “Moon Knight” from fans and critics. “Everyone involved did so much to make this happen. This is my second show, so I consider myself relatively new and I just came in with a beginner’s mind, just wanting to learn. I feel like I got a masterclass in acting and in creating. There was so much collaboration and they gave us a lot of artistic freedom, which was so much fun,” she says. “It felt like an incredible space to be free and share myself and share part of my culture.” Watch our exclusive video interview above.
“Moon Knight” was created by Jeremy Slater (“The Umbrella Academy”), adapted from the Marvel comics featuring the character of the same name.
“Moon Knight” was created by Jeremy Slater (“The Umbrella Academy”), adapted from the Marvel comics featuring the character of the same name.
- 5/12/2022
- by Rob Licuria
- Gold Derby
This article contains Moon Knight spoilers.
One of the best moments in Marvel’s recently ended Moon Knight series is when Layla El-Faouly (May Calamawy) agrees to become the temporary human avatar for the Egyptian goddess Taweret. This happens during a critical juncture in the season finale, when Marc Spector/Steven Grant/Moon Knight (Oscar Isaac) and the god Khonshu need all the help they can get to defeat the goddess Ammit, who has been released by Arthur Harrow (Ethan Hawke) to bring death to much of humanity.
Layla emerges in an awesome costume, with fearsome powers, and has since been dubbed by Marvel as the Scarlet Scarab. She and Taweret do indeed join the battle, and while Harrow and Ammit are finally defeated, Layla’s future as the avatar of Taweret and as a superhero remains unclear.
The character of Layla, who is Marc Spector’s wife and fellow adventurer,...
One of the best moments in Marvel’s recently ended Moon Knight series is when Layla El-Faouly (May Calamawy) agrees to become the temporary human avatar for the Egyptian goddess Taweret. This happens during a critical juncture in the season finale, when Marc Spector/Steven Grant/Moon Knight (Oscar Isaac) and the god Khonshu need all the help they can get to defeat the goddess Ammit, who has been released by Arthur Harrow (Ethan Hawke) to bring death to much of humanity.
Layla emerges in an awesome costume, with fearsome powers, and has since been dubbed by Marvel as the Scarlet Scarab. She and Taweret do indeed join the battle, and while Harrow and Ammit are finally defeated, Layla’s future as the avatar of Taweret and as a superhero remains unclear.
The character of Layla, who is Marc Spector’s wife and fellow adventurer,...
- 5/11/2022
- by Don Kaye
- Den of Geek
"Moon Knight" has completed its run, though there is no way (I have no confirmation for this other than my story sense) that this is the last we'll see of Marc Spector/Steven Grant/Jake Lockley. There are spoilers ahead for the show, so be warned.
There were Easter eggs in the Disney+ series, but one of them could have been about Kang the Conqueror, played by Jonathan Majors in the "Loki" series. Of course, the "Loki" version was He Who Remains, but we know that Kang will likely be a big bad going forward, at least in "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania."
If you didn't watch "Loki," here's what happened...
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There were Easter eggs in the Disney+ series, but one of them could have been about Kang the Conqueror, played by Jonathan Majors in the "Loki" series. Of course, the "Loki" version was He Who Remains, but we know that Kang will likely be a big bad going forward, at least in "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania."
If you didn't watch "Loki," here's what happened...
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- 5/10/2022
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
There are a couple of ways that even the most casual fan can tell that Marvel's "Moon Knight" has come to an end and the studio is gearing up for their next big Disney+ offering. First, you couldn't have missed /Film's consistent coverage of the Oscar Isaac-starring show and all the unexpected paths it charted on its way to resolving the fracture between Steven Grant and Marc Spector (and Jake Lockley). Second, have you noticed a significant increase in the amount of "Ms. Marvel" marketing lately?
In the last few days alone, we learned that the new show about Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani) would receive its own...
The post Ms. Marvel TV Spot Gives First Live-Action Look at Red Dagger appeared first on /Film.
In the last few days alone, we learned that the new show about Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani) would receive its own...
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- 5/9/2022
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
The first season of Disney+’s newest Marvel series, Moon Knight, is a challenging story to follow, to say the least.
Yesterday’s final installment continues the show’s examination of trauma, justice, and supernatural interference while providing tantalizing hints at even more depths to plumb.
As with all shows that feature an unreliable narrator, Moon Knight delights in rapid shifts of perspective, disorientation, and deliberate ambiguity.
Full disclosure: I come to Moon Knight with no background on the character, the comics, or the canon. I have no skin in the game in terms of expectations or narrative fidelity, which is a rather foreign experience for me.
The short six-episode run is a well-calculated length for the initial foray into the chaotic and fragmented brain of Marc Spector. Meanwhile, introducing audiences to the mild-mannered identity of Steven Grant first is an effective, if not subtle, strategy to suck us into connecting with him emotionally,...
Yesterday’s final installment continues the show’s examination of trauma, justice, and supernatural interference while providing tantalizing hints at even more depths to plumb.
As with all shows that feature an unreliable narrator, Moon Knight delights in rapid shifts of perspective, disorientation, and deliberate ambiguity.
Full disclosure: I come to Moon Knight with no background on the character, the comics, or the canon. I have no skin in the game in terms of expectations or narrative fidelity, which is a rather foreign experience for me.
The short six-episode run is a well-calculated length for the initial foray into the chaotic and fragmented brain of Marc Spector. Meanwhile, introducing audiences to the mild-mannered identity of Steven Grant first is an effective, if not subtle, strategy to suck us into connecting with him emotionally,...
- 5/6/2022
- by Diana Keng
- TVfanatic
One of my favorite aspects of "Moon Knight" season 1 was the lack of ties to other Marvel Cinematic Universe projects. It's not that I'm against crossing over MCU properties on principle, but there needs to be a deeper reason for doing it beyond fan service. In the case of "Moon Knight," the absence of other superheroes also benefits the series and the way it toys with the notion that so much of what we're seeing is taking place solely inside the mind of Marc Spector/Steven Grant. (And if you think that's a wild idea, just wait until you learn about the twist ending that was originally pitched...
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- 5/6/2022
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Surprise! Moon Knight has another alter ego. As if two personalities weren't enough...
Jake Lockley will be familiar to anyone who's read the "Moon Knight" comic books, but fans of the TV show may be left scratching their heads. Who is this guy? And where have we seen him before?
Marc Spector's struggle with dissociative identity disorder drove much of the "Moon Knight" plot, with both Marc and Steven Grant struggling for control ... before eventually coming to terms with the fact that they're two sides of the same coin. But now it seems there's a third personality in the mix, and he's a bit of a...
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Jake Lockley will be familiar to anyone who's read the "Moon Knight" comic books, but fans of the TV show may be left scratching their heads. Who is this guy? And where have we seen him before?
Marc Spector's struggle with dissociative identity disorder drove much of the "Moon Knight" plot, with both Marc and Steven Grant struggling for control ... before eventually coming to terms with the fact that they're two sides of the same coin. But now it seems there's a third personality in the mix, and he's a bit of a...
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- 5/6/2022
- by Ryan Leston
- Slash Film
This article contains major Moon Knight spoilers.
Now that Moon Knight has ended its premiere season (with no word yet on whether there will be a second one), the show finished off with a mid-credits sequence that introduced a personality long awaited by diehard fans of the comics on which the show is based: Jake Lockley, the hidden third personality that shares the body of Marc Spector along with Spector himself and Steven Grant.
A taxicab driver in the comics, Lockley appears to be repurposed here as a ruthless killer who is – unbeknownst to Spector and Grant – still bonded with the Egyptian god Khonshu at the end of the show. There were teases of Lockley’s presence throughout the season’s six episodes, most notably in instances when Spector and Grant both “blacked out” while Lockley hijacked Spector’s body to commit acts of extreme violence.
Moon Knight director and...
Now that Moon Knight has ended its premiere season (with no word yet on whether there will be a second one), the show finished off with a mid-credits sequence that introduced a personality long awaited by diehard fans of the comics on which the show is based: Jake Lockley, the hidden third personality that shares the body of Marc Spector along with Spector himself and Steven Grant.
A taxicab driver in the comics, Lockley appears to be repurposed here as a ruthless killer who is – unbeknownst to Spector and Grant – still bonded with the Egyptian god Khonshu at the end of the show. There were teases of Lockley’s presence throughout the season’s six episodes, most notably in instances when Spector and Grant both “blacked out” while Lockley hijacked Spector’s body to commit acts of extreme violence.
Moon Knight director and...
- 5/6/2022
- by Don Kaye
- Den of Geek
It’s not every day that one can write a sentence that reasonably connects the Fox animated series “Bob’s Burgers,” the House of Terror museum of fascist and communist regimes in Hungary, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe — but in 2022, anything is possible.
Let’s back up. Ever since the Marvel Studios series “Moon Knight” debuted on Disney+ on March 30, eagle-eyed viewers have noticed a series of semi-conspicuous Qr codes in the background of scenes in the first, second and fifth episodes of the show. Scanning the codes sends viewers to a special website that contains a weekly free web comic featuring the Moon Knight character through the run of the show, from his first appearance in 1975 through his most recent issue in 2019.
It’s a savvy way to expand viewers’ comic book knowledge for a character even serious Marvel fans may never have read, and it’s been wildly successful: According to Disney,...
Let’s back up. Ever since the Marvel Studios series “Moon Knight” debuted on Disney+ on March 30, eagle-eyed viewers have noticed a series of semi-conspicuous Qr codes in the background of scenes in the first, second and fifth episodes of the show. Scanning the codes sends viewers to a special website that contains a weekly free web comic featuring the Moon Knight character through the run of the show, from his first appearance in 1975 through his most recent issue in 2019.
It’s a savvy way to expand viewers’ comic book knowledge for a character even serious Marvel fans may never have read, and it’s been wildly successful: According to Disney,...
- 5/6/2022
- by Adam B. Vary
- Variety Film + TV
Take a look at the new series finale trailer from Marvel Studios' live-action "Moon Knight" superhero TV series, based on the Marvel Comics character, starring Oscar Issac and Ethan Hawke, now streaming on Disney+ :
'Moon Knight' aka 'Marc Spector', was created by Doug Moench and Don Perlin...
...debuting in Marvel Comics "Werewolf by Night" #32 (August 1975).
According to Marvel Studios:
"...the new live-action TV series follows 'Steven Grant', a mild-mannered gift-shop employee, who becomes plagued with blackouts and memories of another life...
"...Steven discovers he has 'dissociative identity disorder' and shares a body with mercenary 'Marc Spector'.
"As Steven/Marc's enemies converge upon them, they must navigate their complex identities while thrust into a deadly mystery among the powerful, ancient gods of Egypt..."
According to the Marvel Comics origin story:
"...Chicago-born 'Marc Spector' had been a heavyweight boxer before becoming a 'US Marine' and contractor.
'Moon Knight' aka 'Marc Spector', was created by Doug Moench and Don Perlin...
...debuting in Marvel Comics "Werewolf by Night" #32 (August 1975).
According to Marvel Studios:
"...the new live-action TV series follows 'Steven Grant', a mild-mannered gift-shop employee, who becomes plagued with blackouts and memories of another life...
"...Steven discovers he has 'dissociative identity disorder' and shares a body with mercenary 'Marc Spector'.
"As Steven/Marc's enemies converge upon them, they must navigate their complex identities while thrust into a deadly mystery among the powerful, ancient gods of Egypt..."
According to the Marvel Comics origin story:
"...Chicago-born 'Marc Spector' had been a heavyweight boxer before becoming a 'US Marine' and contractor.
- 5/5/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
"Moon Knight" has come to an end, at least for now. The season finale arrived earlier this week, and director Mohamed Diab sent the unique superhero story out with a bang by not only introducing a third personality to wreak havoc on the lives of Marc Spector and Steven Grant (both played by Oscar Isaac) but also a new superhero in the form of Layla El-Faouly (May Calamawy) as Scarlet Scarab.
For this week's finale, /Film was pleased to speak with Mohamed Diab on everything that went into the finale, from designing Scarlet Scarab's costume to planning out that big final...
The post Moon Knight Director Mohamed Diab Talks Action Sequences, The Significance of Scarlet Scarab & More [Interview] appeared first on /Film.
For this week's finale, /Film was pleased to speak with Mohamed Diab on everything that went into the finale, from designing Scarlet Scarab's costume to planning out that big final...
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- 5/5/2022
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
This article contains Moon Knight spoilers
“The peace you’ve always wanted, but never had.” According to Taweret, Marc Spector achieved that state when he arrived in the Sea of Reeds in the afterlife. But those words seem like a better description of Marc and Steven at the end of the series finale. The two identities seem to have integrated, and wake up in Steven’s bed, ready to live their lives anew (seemingly unperturbed by the dead bodies surrounding them whenever they blackout). In this state of peace, Marc and Steven’s story has finished.
Well, sort of. Although reports show that star Oscar Isaac only signed on for this one six-episode series, both he and Marvel clearly left the door open for more Moon Knight. So while we wait for a firm announcement one way or another, let’s examine some of the ways that a Moon Knight season two could go.
“The peace you’ve always wanted, but never had.” According to Taweret, Marc Spector achieved that state when he arrived in the Sea of Reeds in the afterlife. But those words seem like a better description of Marc and Steven at the end of the series finale. The two identities seem to have integrated, and wake up in Steven’s bed, ready to live their lives anew (seemingly unperturbed by the dead bodies surrounding them whenever they blackout). In this state of peace, Marc and Steven’s story has finished.
Well, sort of. Although reports show that star Oscar Isaac only signed on for this one six-episode series, both he and Marvel clearly left the door open for more Moon Knight. So while we wait for a firm announcement one way or another, let’s examine some of the ways that a Moon Knight season two could go.
- 5/5/2022
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
[Warning: The following contains Major spoilers for Moon Knight Season 1, Episode 6, “Gods and Monsters.”] At this point, Marvel fans know there will always be lingering questions at the end of any given MCU series, but its latest drama Moon Knight really left us hanging. In the mid-credits scene, we finally come face-to-face with the third personality in the Marc Spector/Steven Grant dissociative identity disorder triangle — Jake Lockley (Oscar Isaac). And, in perhaps the most exciting development, Marc’s wife Layla El-Faouly (May Calamawy) is now a superhero as well — Marvel’s first Egyptian hero. And they can’t let that gorgeous Wonder Woman-esque costume go to waste, right? Below, we unpack our most lingering questions with director/executive producer Mohamed Diab and executive producer Grant Curtis. Why does Arthur Harrow (Ethan Hawke) leave the scarab behind? Early on in Episode 6, Harrow leaves the scarab on Marc’s dead body before departing with Ammit (voiced by Saba Mubarak). Sure,...
- 5/5/2022
- TV Insider
[Warning: The following contains Major spoilers for Moon Knight Episode 6.] Moon Knight has come to a close. And with the finale — which dropped Wednesday, May 4 on Disney+ — comes the first Moon Knight post-credits scene. After an epic battle between gods and avatars, the six-part Marvel limited series ended on a familiar, but altogether happier note. Marc Spector and Steven Grant (Oscar Isaac) are content as a package deal free from Khonshu (F. Murray Abraham), the threat of Arthur Harrow (Ethan Hawke) and Ammit (Saba Mubarak) is at bay, and Layla (May Calamawy) is officially an avatar/superhero. But there was one final stone left unturned. And the Moon Knight post-credits scene answered a question that’s been lingering for several episodes while simultaneously setting up wherever the story is going next. It seems Marc and Steven may not be as free from Khonshu as they thought. The credits scene finds Harrow in a mental ...
- 5/5/2022
- TV Insider
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