WARNING: The following contains constantly updated spoilers for Moon Knight, premiering March 30, 2022 on Disney+.
Based on the comic book hero of the same name, Moon Knight is the newest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Oscar Isaac (from the upcoming Metal Gear Solid movie) stars as Marc Spector, who takes on the hero alias “Moon Knight” after he dies in front of the statue of the Egyptian moon god Khonshu. Khonshu resurrects him, laying upon him the burden of becoming the “moon’s knight,” protector of the innocent. Moon Knight marks the character’s Marvel Cinematic Universe debut.
Marvel fans are excited to see how the MCU tackles Moon Knight, who’s one of Marvel’s more obscure heroes, as well as how the show will address the character’s Dissocative Identity Disorder (DID). Whether viewers are watching for the superhero sequences or the mysteries that surround the protagonist, the show should have a lot to offer. There’s also a lot to learn, so find the latest Moon Knight news, theories and all the important details herein.
Moon Knight’s Crew and Cast
Kevin Feige heads the production of Moon Knight as executive producer alongside Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Grant Curtis, Brad Winderbaum, Jeremy Slater, Isaac and Mohamed Diab. Diab is especially notable because Moon Knight has strong Egyptological roots and Diab is an Egyptian director. Many of his previous works focus on Egyptian societal issues, so Diab can be expected to bring a level of authenticity and representation that is needed for a series like this. He directs four out of the six Moon Knight episodes, with Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead directing the other two.
As previously stated, Oscar Isaac stars as main protagonist Moon Knight/Marc Spector. Ethan Hawke plays Arthur Harrow, the antagonist of the series who is a cult leader and zealous follower of the god Ammit. May Calamawy co-stars as Layla El-Faouly; not much is known about her character thus far, as she isn’t featured in the Moon Knight comics. It’s clear from the trailer that she’s a person from Marc’s past, but nothing further has been revealed.
Also starring in the series are Gaspard Ulliel as Midnight Man/Anton Mogart, Loic Mabanza as Raoul Bushman, F. Murray Abraham as Khonshu the Moon god and Lucy Thackeray as Donna, a coworker of Marc’s. For more insight on the cast and crew of Moon Knight, follow the links to these articles:
Moon Knight’s Story
Moon Knight‘s official synopsis from Marvel states, “Moon Knight 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 gods of Egypt.”
Because the series has not yet been released, one can only speculate about Moon Knight‘s storyline through the trailer. It opens on Steven, who says he has a sleep disorder and can’t distinguish between reality and dreams. He has hallucinations and at one point, he sees the moon god Khonshu. The trailer takes a turn when Steven finds an old flip phone, answers it, and a woman on the other end calls him “Marc.” Steven replies, “Why did you call me Marc?” What follows are action-packed scenes of Marc as Moon Knight, Steven/Marc suffering from the torture of his own mind, the cult leader Arthur Harrow, and more, indicating an exciting season to come.
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Moon Knight Easter Eggs and References
Being that Moon Knight is part of the vast MCU, its trailer is rife with Easter eggs, referencing everything from the comics lore to speculation about upcoming Marvel properties and characters. Fans will have plenty of small details to look for as the series unfolds that should only add to their enjoyment. For more information on Moon Knight‘s Easter eggs, click on the following links:
Moon Knight Theories and Rumors
The MCU fandom is as quick to theorize as it is to finding Easter eggs. Theories regarding Moon Knight are plentiful. Some center around May Calamawy’s Layla El-Faouly and who she might actually be. Others try to parse out where the series fits into the MCU timeline, or if it fits at all. Additionally, there’s rumors about fan-favorite characters making cameos and speculation on who the real villain of the series is. To further investigate these theories and rumors (and many more), click on the following articles:
Moon Knight premieres March 30, 2022 on Disney+.
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