James gunn is currently busy building the cosmic corner of the mcu, but that did not stop him from sharing his pitch for a moon knight movie. The moon knight and shehulk tv shows have made their first creative developments since being announced at d23, and its clear that marvel studios isnt holding back when it comes to hiring alist. A few months ago we learned that the marvel character werewolf by night would appear in an upcoming marvel studios project. Realistically, moon knights outfit should be a magnet for dirt and blood, which means he may spend most of the movie looking like a superhobo after his first couple of fights. Well moon knight is a crazy former elite soldier who believes hes the avatar of an ancient egyptian god, as well as a millionaire with a crescent plane and a bunch of fancy gadgets and weapons. While it is possible that moon knight may be given his own netflix series like daredevil rather than his own solo movie, given the characters tone in the comics, an actual movie might serve the.
Writer max bemis takes the reigns on this story arc, presenting a unique narrative form that will certainly enthrall readers. Moon knight can take on batman since they both have about the same weapons and moonie has super strength. After volume 2 gave a continuity to this moon knight run, this volume takes us back to the first six issues collected in volume 1. As far as we know, marvel owns the rights to the character. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Considering the name moon is right in its title, the series could easily. Apr 16, 2020 the synopsis for moon knight reads as follows. The muddled mind of moon knight is reaching its limit. Hulk and namor rights at universal why dont marvel own them. The series, which was the fifth volume of moon knight published by marvel, started with high hopes as the title was the reteaming of bendis and maleev, who revamped daredevil for a. During this explanation, sitwell mentions the likes of bruce banner and stephen strange which was before a solo movie starring benedict. Nov 08, 2019 moon knight series adds the witcher writer be kevin feige teases debut dates for moon knigh feige confirms ms.
However, unlike the majority of moon knight series that end abruptly, and without significant closure, the final pages of the most recent moon knight series ended with spoilerthe simple tease moon knight will return in the age of ultron. We dont know how big of a role that werewolf by night will have in the series but itll be fun and interesting to see how hes utilized. Despite being so strange, moon knight still has a cult following, and his fans have clamored for years to see him appear on the silver screen alongside captain america and the gang. Marc spector, the schizophrenic marvel antihero known as moon knight, has long been near the top of characters that fans want to be introduced on the big screen. James gunn shared his moon knight movie idea to marvel. Fan made trailer created by welby moon knight, bushman all property of marvel.
Marvels been trying to make a moon knight movie or tv series for years. Apr 23, 2018 while it is possible that moon knight may be given his own netflix series like daredevil rather than his own solo movie, given the characters tone in the comics, an actual movie might serve the. Moon knight who showed up as a good guy in 1975s werewolf by night no. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Captain america movies teased moon knight in the mcu. In a rather amazing outtake clip from the tv show parks and recreation, patton oswalts character outlines his idea for the plot of the new star wars film.
Moon knight marc spector is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books published by marvel comics. Steven grant awoke in new york city, ready to produce marvels next boxoffice smash is he losing his mind, or will moon knight. Guardians of the galaxy director james gunn is an idea man, and his latest concept is a movie based on moon knight, marvels sartoriallyinclined nighttime vigilante with multiple personalities. Jan 14, 2020 marvels been trying to make a moon knight movie or tv series for years. For whatever reason, this character seems to rarely click with readers, if the number of series that have come and gone over the years is any indication. As a matter of fact, gunn is also a big fan of moon knight a hero with multiple. With tim altevers, bill bancroft, john risky boltz, morcedes brown. Jun 10, 2017 moon knight actively stays away from super teams and very few heroes actually want him on their team.
Marc spector is a former cia agent whose life is saved by the moon god khonshu. Legendary mtv vj kurt loder celebrated on his 75th birthday by nostalgic mtv fans. Theyre listed under the general moon knight books listing. The great thing about moon knight is the fact that hes his own supporting cast.
In september, disney and sony pictures announced that marvel studios and feige would produce a third spiderman film set for release during this phase. Moon knight is an upcoming american tv series based on the marvel superhero of the same name. Way back in 2006, marvel discussed bringing moon knight to the small screen with a series, before the mcu was even a thing. Criado por doug moench e don perlin, ele surgiu primeiramente na revista werewolf by. Struggling with multiple personalities and amoral inclinations, marc spector fights on against all odds as the cloaked avenger moon knight. Realistically, moon knight s outfit should be a magnet for dirt and blood, which means he may spend most of the movie looking like a superhobo after his first couple of fights. Directors, scripts, and other various preproduction items are still being finalized. It is the first phase in the franchise to include television series, with marvel. This is not a confirmation by markus that moon knight will definitely be included in phase 4 of the mcu. He only began to flesh out the cosmos in guardians of the galaxy and is looking to do even more in guardians of the galaxy vol.
According to marvel insider mikey sutton, pascal clicks the right buttons. Marc spector is a one man show if marvel were to play up the insanity angle. Daredevil is a blind lawyer with crazy senses whos dad was a murdered boxer, with no weapons or money, other than the billy club. Infinity war press junket, one of the topics we had to ask him about was moon knights potential for the mcu. However, the dark and gritty tone of moon knight seems a. What exactly their plans are for the hero with multiple personalities. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Nov 09, 2017 with this, we come to understand the perspective of the narrator, psychiatrist dr. The highlight of this first volume was the inclusion of alright this is my first introduction to the moon knight character that marvel fans have been raving about. Moon knight as a character does have some of the batman flavor mixed with a bit of the supernatural. This would be a great character for marvel to change to fit a more diverse demographic and you could have an actor from any race really play the character. This marvel superhero failed to get on screen five times. Weve been told at different points in the past that the rights to namor currently belong to marvel studios, but there seems to be much more to it than that.
These 2 actors may compete to play moon knight in the mcu. Moon knight has been teased to exist in the marvel cinematic universe by two captain america movies. Marvel confirms moon knight is in the mcus near future. Feb 26, 2020 the site notes that while theres no official premiere date for moon knight. What ensues is a long geek ridden explanation that simultaneously shakes the hand of every fan, while playfully mocking them. Nothing before could have possibly prepared you for the strange world of moon knight.
Kevin feige says moon knight is in mcus future plans. When it comes to creating a section of the marvel cinematic universe, james gunn has been given the biggest part to explore. Ign also listed moon knight as the 89thgreatest comic book. Why doesnt marvel own the rights to all its characters. Phase four of the marvel cinematic universe mcu is a group of american superhero films and television series produced by marvel studios based on characters that appear in publications by marvel comics. Moon knight series adds the witcher writer be kevin feige teases debut dates for moon knigh feige confirms ms. There is a great moon knight movie to be made, but i dont know what is. The series is produced by marvel studios and will be released on disney plus in 2021. It is the seventh television series of phase four of the marvel cinematic universe mcu. Although moon knight has never directly appeared in a marvel movie, the scene in captain america. James gunn wants marvel to make a moon knight movie. Marvel character moon knight is joining the marvel cinematic universe, and.
While most people use lots of black when drawing the dark knight, moon knight is shalveys opportunity to use the same strategy with white. So, fortunately, this issue didnt fail to substantiate that claim. James gunn once pitched marvel a moon knight movie. Created by doug moench and don perlin, moon knight first appeared in marvels werewolf by night series in 1975 and went on to guest in several comics before landing the first of many solo series in 1980. Feb 12, 2017 realistically, moon knights outfit should be a magnet for dirt and blood, which means he may spend most of the movie looking like a superhobo after his first couple of fights. Marvels moon knight will reportedly feature werewolf by. Mecenary, wall street wizard, a street smart cabbie, maskedavenger marc spector is all of these things and more. Daniel radcliffe may not be a shooin for moon knight after all. Real name marc spector, moon knight is a form boxer, marine, and mercenary who is seemingly resurrected by an ancient egyptian moon deity called khonshu and given a second chance. Plus if he is starting to lose he can just call frenchie. Aug 10, 2018 fan made trailer created by welby moon knight, bushman all property of marvel. Once moon knight and the werewolf left, nothing moved in the committees headquarters. And if marvel studios owns the rights do you think that character could fit in well. These comments suggest that unlike nova and moon knight, namor may not be part of marvels plans for the immediate future.
Moon knight, marc spector, steven grant and jake lockley. With casting, moon knight is a pretty generic character to cast for and you can go with pretty much any actor in the role. Moon knight has interacted with a lot of popular marvel characters including spiderman, the secret avengers, and even the defenders, who were the subject of the recent miniseries on netflix putting together the current crop of heroes that headline their own individual shows namely daredevil, jessica jones, luke cage, and iron fist. Way back in 2006, marvel discussed bringing moon knight to the small screen with a series, before the mcu was even a. Moon knight actively stays away from super teams and very few heroes actually want him on their team. Does anyone know which studio owns the rights to moon knight. Winter soldier where agent sitwell discusses potential threats to hydra includes mention of a. Silver surfer, night rider, white tiger, iceman, moon knight, wendigo fought in a snowstorm. Moon knight is marc spector, a former mercenary and adventurer. A moon knight movie is never going to happen, and these are just a few of the reasons why. However, though he doesnt make a genuine appearance in this issue, moon knights presence still looms large as his newest nemesis is born. Kevin feige admits namor movies rights are complicated.
Jan 04, 2017 james gunn shared his moon knight movie idea to marvel. Mar 04, 2014 while most people use lots of black when drawing the dark knight, moon knight is shalveys opportunity to use the same strategy with white, since its just as powerful a tool as black is, he says. The interest in moon knight on the part of the studio shouldnt be too surprising, considering the immense fan interest in the character. Apr 23, 2018 the interest in moon knight on the part of the studio shouldnt be too surprising, considering the immense fan interest in the character. Bendis is known to plan his stories years in advance, and this seems to be no exception. Considered crazy and volatile, moon knight has only been part of the secret avengers and the west coast avengers, and in both cases, he didnt stick around for long. With casting, moon knight is a pretty generic character to cast for and you can. Phase four features all of the marvel studios productions set to be released from 2020 through early 2022. Feb 12, 2017 despite being so strange, moon knight still has a cult following, and his fans have clamored for years to see him appear on the silver screen alongside captain america and the gang. So, when screen rant had the chance to talk to marvel studios chief kevin feige as part of the avengers. Marc spector is a man whos been shattered into 4 separate identities who come together to become the hooded crusader of vengeance.
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