Summary
You know how when you lend your favorite toy to a friend and they bring it back looking nothing like it did when you lent it to them? That’s how Jeremy Slater feels about Marvel’s Moon Knight series on Disney+. He originally envisioned a different narrative, even with Bushman as the main villain, but the show took a different direction under a new team. He’s unsure about a return for season 2, and Brad Winderbaum from Marvel says it’s unlikely given Marvel’s new priorities. It’s like Marvel is a busy parent, juggling a bunch of different projects, and Moon Knight is the kid who’s constantly asking for attention but gets sidelined in favor of more pressing tasks.
Key Points
– Jeremy Slater, thought to be the creator of Marvel’s Moon Knight series, was not involved in its finished version and doesn’t foresee participation in a potential second season.
– The final Moon Knight series on Disney+ differed greatly from Slater’s original concept, with the director and a new team of writers taking the show in a different direction.
– According to Slater, his initial plan was to make Bushman the main villain, but this was abandoned due to similarities with Black Panther’s Killmonger.
– Marvel executive Brad Winderbaum has stated that there will be no second season of Moon Knight as the company has shifted its priorities.
– Oscar Isaac, who stars as Moon Knight, has a busy schedule with many projects lined up, suggesting he won’t return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) soon.
– Disney has been reducing Marvel Studios’ output on Disney+, prioritizing fewer projects and slashing budgets, casting further doubt on a Moon Knight sequel.
Background
Moon Knight is a Marvel series that premiered on Disney+. The character Moon Knight, or Marc Spector, is a former CIA agent who becomes a vigilante after being resurrected by the Egyptian moon god, Khonshu. The character has multiple personalities, adding a psychological aspect to the superhero narrative. Jeremy Slater was originally associated with the series’ development but was not involved in the final product.
Future Implications
The absence of a second season for Moon Knight may disappoint fans, but it reflects a broader shift in Marvel’s strategy towards fewer, more focused projects. This could result in a more streamlined narrative across the MCU. Oscar Isaac’s busy schedule also suggests that the actor may be moving away from the superhero genre for now. However, Slater’s speculation about a possible return of Moon Knight in the future leaves room for surprise developments.
