‘Moon Knight’ Star Oscar Isaac Reportedly Not Under Contract for Future Marvel Projects
The newest addition to the MCU has arrived in brilliant fashion as the premiere episode of Moon Knight debuted to a fantastic reception; although, recent reports suggest that the series star, Oscar Isaac, is not under contract for future Marvel projects.
It isn’t overstating it to say that Moon Knight may have had the best series premiere of any MCU Disney+ series to date.
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Darer in tone and subject matter, the series introduced viewers to Steven Grant, a mild-mannered gift store clerk who suffers from a dissociative identity disorder.
Grant’s multiple personalities are ruining his life, with gaps in memory and moments unaccounted for, it is clear to viewers that there is more to the character than just his one finned goldfish suddenly sprouting a replacement appendage.
Oscar Isaac as Marc Spector/Steven Grant and Gus the goldfish in Marvel Studios’ MOON KNIGHT, exclusively on Disney+. Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios. ©Marvel Studios 2022. All Rights Reserved.
The closing moments show off the transformation of Grant to the vigilante known as Moon Knight; with his alternate personality, Marc Spector, taking control to summon the superpowers alter ego.
Moon Knight promises to be one of Marvel’s most compelling projects to date and explores mental illness on a scale previously untouched by the studio.
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Yet, as fantastic as the entire production is, it is the actor who portrays the series’ eponymous character who truly brings the story to life; what could concern fans, however, is that Oscar Isaac is reportedly not under contract for future Marvel projects.
Speaking with Variety, Isaac spoke about the massive Multi-picture deals that Marvel had been synonymous with in the early days of the MCU.
Oscar Isaac as Marc Spector/Steven Grant in Marvel Studios’ MOON KNIGHT, exclusively on Disney+. Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios. ©Marvel Studios 2022. All Rights Reserved.
“I had heard of the golden handcuffs,” which Variety noted was said, “with a nervous chuckle.” With Isaac continues, “That was something that I was reticent about.”
The actor concluded, “And luckily, we all agreed that this [show] is what we’re going to focus on. This is the story. And if there’s any kind of future, I think it just depends on if people like it, if people want to see more, and if we find a story that’s work telling.”
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Marvel has been outspoken about them no longer holding performers accountable for the massive multi-picture model, and instead focusing on contractually obligating them for one project at a time; which leaves Isaac’s situation run of the mill for both the studio and their collaborative practices with talent.
