Here is a quick overview of Werewolf by Night, from his comic book origins and role in the main Marvel Comics continuity to what exactly the feral figure is capable of. And more than simply introducing Jack Russell and his lycanthropic alter ego to the MCU, Werewolf by Night is set to bring even more horror-oriented Marvel characters to the shared cinematic universe that could reverberate across the MCU in the years to come. Among these is Werewolf by Night, a Disney+ original television special set to revolve around the monstrous antihero of the same name.
Should this happen, it could kickstart a Midnight Sons project, even opening the door for characters like Ghost Rider to enter the fray.As the Marvel Cinematic Universe nears the end of its Phase 4, several of the movies and television projects are veering more into outright horror than typical superhero derring-do. Thanks to their connection, we could see the likes of Mahershala Ali's Blade, Oscar Isaac's Moon Knight, and even Kit Harington's Black Knight make an appearance. More casting news will come, and fans cannot wait to see who else joins the show. They add that Laura Donnelly (pictured below in “The Nevers”, Dredd) has also joined the cast, speculating that she could potentially be Nina Price, who becomes Vampire by Night!" Per Bloody Disgusting, "Here’s the kicker. Thankfully, other members of the cast are starting to be solidified. Zombies were around in What If., and they appear to be coming back for Multiverse of Madness, too.Īccording to TheWrap, "Marvel Studios’ search for a Latino lead for its as-yet-untitled Halloween special has ended, with Golden Globe winning Mexican actor Gael García Bernal set to lead the cast of werewolf-focused show that will air on Disney+, TheWrap has exclusively learned."īernal is an exceptional talent, and he is going to take the lead in the special.
Thanks to Blade, we know that vampires are on the way, and this Halloween special is bringing werewolves into the equation, as well. Still, he remains fully aware of most of his transformations and controls his powerful werewolf body to fight evildoers," the site summarized. In the comics, Russell comes from a long lineage cursed with lycanthropy. Stan Lee baptized the comic book series, and Roy and Jean Thomas defined the plot for the first issue, making Russell a rare superhero created by five different people. "The first Werewolf by Night, Jack Russell, was introduced in 1972’s Marvel Spotlight #2 and was created by Gerry Conway and Mike Ploog from an idea by Roy Thomas.
Not familiar with the character? Well, the folks at Collider have you covered! Fans of the horror genre, rejoice, because the MCU is finally giving us something to really sink our teeth into! Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and Moon Knight are both steps in the right direction, and we are excited to learn that a Halloween special for Werewolf by Night is getting underway.
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