Fancast: Moon Knight Series

Fancast: Moon Knight Series

Although it seems like the announced Moon Knight Series is in development hell, Moon Knight would make a fantastic television series! Beginning with the origin story, here are my picks for the cast of the series.

By Varg - Jan 23, 2010 04:01 PM EST
Filed Under: Fan Fic

Moon Knight would make a fantastic television series. Starting with the origin of the character beginning with his mercenary days with Frenchie and Raoul Bushman before moving onto his crime fighting days in New York. So far I hav included some of the main villains from Moench but also the Marc Spector: Moon Knight's run. Here is how I would cast the series:

MOON KNIGHT
Henry Cavill as Marc Spector
(The Tudors, Blood Creek)


A younger Marc Spector that fits into the origin story. He's also millionaire Steven Grant and cab driver Jake Lockley. Even though I really like the new run (beginning with Huston's arc) I don't think he has gone crazy yet in his earlier stories.
Henry Cavill is a promising actor that seems to has a serious look to him. I think he will be a great fit to Marc Spector.

SUPPORTING CAST
Rachel McAdams as Marlene
(Mean Girls, Sherlock Holms)

An important part of the origin story and the girlfriend. Also someone who can hold her own in a fight.
Rachel McAdams has the looks, and can play sweet, sexy, tough and downright mean. She would be great as Marlene.

Tomer Sisley as Frenchie
(French Film Largo Winch)

Spector's partner in crime in his mercenary days and later when he became Moon Knight.
Tomer Sisley is tall, thin and French, just as Frenchie is in the Moon Knight comics.

VILLAINS
Michael Jai White as Bushman
(Blood and Bones, Undisputed 2)

The major villain in the series.
Michael Jai White can be menacing on screen and has a commanding presence as well. I think he will do the character justice.

Paul Walker as Carson Knowles
(The Fast and the Furious)

AKA Black Spectre, Moon Knight's nemesis.
Paul Walker can easily play the arrogant mayoral candidate who is also Moon Knight's nemesis

Steve Buscemi as Midnight Man
(Reservoir Dogs)

A Moon Knight villain.
A one time villain but is an important part of the story in relation to Midnight

Nick Stahl as Jeff Wilde
(Carnivale, Terminator 3)

AKA Midnight. Midnight Man's son who became the unfortunate sidesick of Moon Knight. He would later return as a villain.
I think Nick Stahl can play both the eager sidekick of Moon Knight and also the creepy supervillain who later reemerges well

Robert Patrick as Morpheus
(Terminator 2, X-Files)

Moon Knight's sleepless villain.
Robert Patrick as the disturbing villain Morpheus

Julianne Moore as Stainglass Scarlett
(Boogie Knights)

The nun turned vigilant.
Julianne Moore as the mysterious red headed villain with a bond to Moon Knight

OTHER CHARACTERS

Tom Waits as Crawley, MK's main street contact.
Marianne Jean-Baptiste as Gena, MK's contact at the diner.
Gena Rolands as Nedda, Marc's maid in the Mansion.
Sam Neill as Dr. Peter Alraune, Marlene's father who is an important part of the origin story. Killed by Bushman in Sudan.

I think Moon Knight is a great street level superhero. It has a great cast of characters and rogue gallery. Perhaps they can throw in some supervillains from the Marvel Universe once in a while to spice things up.
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JeffBridges
JeffBridges - 1/23/2010, 7:17 PM
Tom Waits as Crawley = awesome!
Varg
Varg - 1/24/2010, 2:26 AM
Thanks. As much as I like the current run I think a series that begins with his origin story would be very interesting. The character has evolved much over the series and it would be nice to see that transformation over a TV series.
And what a year Sam Worthington is having eh? To think that he's virtually an unknown just a year ago! And Tom Waits is always great! My only complain is that he's not more movies!
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 1/24/2010, 6:23 AM
VARG @ Thumbs up from me man!!

I like 'em all for their respective parts!!


I've been on about a [frick]ing MOON KNIGHT series for [frick]ing ever lol!

[frick]ing MARVEL! ; p


Oh even like your CAVILL pic, can see him fighting in that get up every week!! Good stuff man!

Oh ive got me own pick for MOON KNIGHT, but its a movie version, ya know if he ever gets a guest spot in the AVENGERS or something, ADRIAN PASDAR (though the guy would make an excellent TV BATMAN too).



Damn you MARVEL get your fingers out ya a$$es and make that MOON KNIGHT series you promised years ago!!! : P
Varg
Varg - 1/24/2010, 8:07 AM
Thanks! I really like Adrian Pasdar as well for a older movie version! And it would be nice to give Moon Knight more exposure putting him in Avengers (or even Marvel Knights). I really liked the time when he made it to MUA 1. It's too bad that he wasn't in the sequel.

I hope Marvel will eventually get to that Moon Knight TV series. On one hand I would really like to see a good, dark, action series (perhaps on HBO?) but on the other hand I hope they don't screw it up just because he is a second string superhero!

AshleyWilliams
AshleyWilliams - 1/24/2010, 8:46 AM
I Love the Cast!I like the way you did the pics and format,Very Professional!
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 1/24/2010, 8:56 AM
VARG @ HBO would be perfect for MOON KNIGHT good call, so would PUNISHER for that matter (now the movie franchise is good enough dead).

Nothings second stringer anymore, look at BLADE! Anyway, anyone that loves BATMAN would so love MOON KNIGHT, it amazes me MARVEL ain't done nothing!?

Its a pity MARVEL have never cared for Live-action TV like DC has, real pity! Hopefully DISNEY will sort that out, small hope but ya never know lol! ; D

And don't forget MARVEL CHILLERS!!

Great work dude!

Varg
Varg - 1/24/2010, 5:40 PM
Thanks! I am glad that you guys liked the cast! Hopefully we will see the announced TV project take off soon. Like you said if Blade can do it, Moon Knight would make one awesome TV series (and movie)!
Tara
Tara - 1/24/2010, 11:10 PM
AKA Black Spectre, Moon Knight's nemesis should be Luke Goss in my opinion !
Varg
Varg - 1/25/2010, 3:25 PM
Thanks for the tips Tara. Luke Goss is a great choice as well as he'd be a badass actor to give Moon Knight hell!
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