Producer Grant Curtis says Moon Knight doesn’t require any previous MCU knowledge. This week marks the official debut of Marvel Studios' latest live-action Disney Plus show, and it’s without a doubt bringing a completely new-energy to the MCU.
With the release of Marvel Studios' Moon Knight comes Oscar Isaac's official introduction into the MCU. Marvel Studios has promoted Moon Knight as being a ‘brand-new type of superhero,’ mostly due to the fact that Isaac's character, who is both Steven Grant and Marc Spector, lives with Dissociative Identity Disorder. Isaac's ‘alters’ couldn’t be more different from one another. Steven Grant is a shy gift shop employee, who throughout the duration of the series becomes plagued with blackouts and begins to receive memories from a past life that he can’t quite place. Marc Spector is a mercenary who ultimately becomes the catapult for him becoming spiritually connected to the Egyptian moon god, Khonshu, who grants him mystical, superhero-like powers. The first episode showcases Steven trying desperately to figure out the discrepancies of his life as a result of his alter Marc's actions.
Isaac has shared recently that Moon Knight feels more like a character study than anything else and that when audiences focus strictly on the portrayal of mental health within the series, it could be regarded as strictly a drama. This is most definitely new territory for Marvel Studios, which seems to be getting more serious and darker in tone with each new project they release. Producer of the series, Curtis, recently sat down with Screen Rant and was asked how Moon Knight fits within the broader MCU universe due to the series seemingly being its own thing due to its profound uniqueness. Curtis answered, “Well, here’s the great thing about the Moon Knight series we made. It’s definitely in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but whether you have seen all the other Marvel Cinematic offerings or this is your first deep dive, as long as you’re a fan of really good storytelling - I think you’re going to find an aspect of Moon Knight for you."
Diab added that while having prior experience with the MCU helps viewers catch the Marvel easter eggs, it isn't required to enjoy the show. "You don’t need to have that previous knowledge. Accessible, indeed. I do think, if you’re a fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, you will see those Easter eggs that we’ve peppered throughout this," he said. "I think you’ll get a kick out of them. Again if this is your first dive into the MCU, I think this globetrotting action-adventure that we take with Marc Spector and Steven Grant on - I think you’re going to enjoy it.”
This is a rarity within Marvel, where a brand-new character is introduced who is both somewhat separate and a part of the cinematic universe. In this way, Moon Knight will have a lot less gimmicks and a lot more overall character development and growth. Curtis' statement also reveals that Marvel Studios has ensured that they are both catering to long-time fans of the MCU and newcomers. A lot of people shy away from even exploring the MCU due to the daunting fact that every film and character seems to be connected or intertwined. So this gives a lot more people the accessibility needed to also become a fan eventually.
Moon Knight episode 1 is now available for streaming on Disney Plus.
Source: Screen Rant