WEREWOLF BY NIGHT Director Michael Giacchino Hints That More One-Off Specials Are In The Works

WEREWOLF BY NIGHT Director Michael Giacchino Hints That More One-Off Specials Are In The Works

We've heard rumbling that Marvel Studios might be planning more "Special Presentations," and Werewolf By Night director Michael Giacchino appears to have confirmed the rumor during a new interview...

By MarkCassidy - Oct 04, 2022 12:10 PM EST
Filed Under: Werewolf By Night

Werewolf By Night is set to premiere on Disney+ this Friday, and the black-and-white classic horror throwback marks a bold change in direction for Marvel Studios.

The surprisingly gory - and it is very gory - project was developed as the MCU's first "Special Presentation," and even though we will hopefully see the likes of Jack Russell, Elsa Bloodstone and Man-Thing again down the line, this 52-minute episode is expected to be a standalone tale.

Now, director Michael Giacchino has seemingly confirmed recent rumors that the studio is planning more "one-and done stories" during an interview with SFX Magazine. "It was perfect for me," he added. "Because I wanted to do something in the vein of a really fun episode of The Twilight Zone or The Night Gallery."

Which characters these other specials will focus on remains to be seen, but there's a good chance Kevin Feige and co. are planning to use them as an opportunity to introduce or expand on previously unexplored corners of the MCU (though how many of them are left at this stage is open for debate).

The rumor mill is claiming that Marvel Studios intends to change-up its usual 6-episode series format in favor of these more compact specials, so it'll be interesting to see what form the likes of Nova, Wonder Man and the planned Black Panther and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings spinoffs take.

Though the majority of critics are still embargoed from sharing their reviews, those in attendance for the recent Fantastic Fest screening were allowed to post their verdicts, and Werewolf By Night is currently sitting at 100% on Rotten Tomatoes with nine reviews counted.

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Spidey91
Spidey91 - 10/4/2022, 12:32 PM
even Chris Stuckman liked it, there's some actually good buzz around this thing
TheSuperMex
TheSuperMex - 10/4/2022, 2:07 PM
@Spidey91 - it’s out already?
Spidey91
Spidey91 - 10/4/2022, 2:46 PM
@TheSuperMex - no, but the embargo is.
RolandD
RolandD - 10/4/2022, 12:33 PM
Glad the short count or special presentation won’t apply to Hornhead.
Spidey91
Spidey91 - 10/4/2022, 12:34 PM
Marvel, hear me out, a Wendigo one-off, come on, give it to me.
EZBeast
EZBeast - 10/4/2022, 12:45 PM
@Spidey91 - such an underrated character…loved him in everything from comics to shows. Just make him comic accurate…
TheShellyMan
TheShellyMan - 10/4/2022, 1:00 PM
@Spidey91 - Never heard of this character before, but after Google searching it. I want it.
SonOfAGif
SonOfAGif - 10/4/2022, 4:03 PM
@Spidey91 - Wendigo would work as a special with Wolverine being the main character and how Wendigo was the first target the Weapon X program wanted Weapon X to hunt and kill as a test run for research and development of the Weapon XI program.
RolandD
RolandD - 10/4/2022, 12:35 PM
What happened to @Waddles? I am definitely not talking about Waddles2, LOL.
GirshwinDavies
GirshwinDavies - 10/4/2022, 12:42 PM
@RolandD - Lol waddles2! I don't know man. Great question. Someone told me that he had some health issues which sucks to hear honestly.
RolandD
RolandD - 10/4/2022, 12:45 PM
@GirshwinDavies - I hope that is not true but it could make sense. Prayers for him.
ReverseFlasher
ReverseFlasher - 10/4/2022, 6:11 PM
@GirshwinDavies - wow hope not…. Sending him my best!
GirshwinDavies
GirshwinDavies - 10/4/2022, 6:21 PM
@RolandD - indeed. Hopefully we hear from him soon. Who knows, maybe he’s out here with a different alias
GirshwinDavies
GirshwinDavies - 10/4/2022, 6:22 PM
@ReverseFlasher - Hopefully all is a okay
regularmovieguy
regularmovieguy - 10/4/2022, 12:36 PM
Glad to see this getting some great reviews. Thought the teaser looked great.
WakandaTech
WakandaTech - 10/4/2022, 12:36 PM
After the

mediocre Moon Knight
terrible Thor & Love and Thunder
just okay She-Hulk

can Warewolf by Night and Black Panther 2 end Phase 4 with epicness?
mountainman
mountainman - 10/4/2022, 12:44 PM
I love the idea. I hope it’s executed well. Not everything has to be a feature length movie or a multi episode show. Having a variety of storytelling options helps to keep things fresh.
Spidey91
Spidey91 - 10/4/2022, 12:47 PM
@mountainman - this format is also less time-consuming. they literally cooked it in like 2 months.
mountainman
mountainman - 10/4/2022, 1:01 PM
@Spidey91 - Yes. Perfect for smaller scale stories and introducing unknown characters. Not everyone needs a show. Heck, most of the D+ shows haven’t filled out their runtime with quality content.
PatientXero
PatientXero - 10/4/2022, 12:46 PM
I completed my first jigsaw puzzle last night. I’m really proud of myself cuz it said “3-5 years” on the box, and it only took me 18 months.
McMurdo
McMurdo - 10/4/2022, 12:57 PM
Is Giacchino making the most out there MCU project in the history of the shared universe? I'm here for it
NightBoyWonder
NightBoyWonder - 10/4/2022, 1:30 PM
Definitely could use a lot more of this format. For both Marvel and Star Wars
ModHaterSLADE
ModHaterSLADE - 10/4/2022, 1:43 PM
Good. Been enjoying the Marvel series, but I often think they drag at times.
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 10/4/2022, 3:07 PM
Next Halloween:

Tomb of Dracula
SonOfAGif
SonOfAGif - 10/4/2022, 4:01 PM
I already know 3 special presentation projects that would work so well for Spooky Season. Man-Thing, The Punisher (With Jigsaw), and Mr. Sinister. Each being a unique twist on the horror genre but set in a superhero world. Man-Thing (Supernatural Horror), The Punisher (Slasher/Thriller), and Mr. Sinister (Creature Feature).
Repian
Repian - 10/4/2022, 6:33 PM
@SonOfAGif -
I can imagine Man-Thing similar to The Cryptkeeper, opening doors to various horror stories in a Disney+ anthology special. Stories starring Man-Spider, Franken-Castle and more.

Raimi could return to direct one of the stories.
Fares
Fares - 10/4/2022, 5:35 PM
To be fair, phase 4 has done a pretty decent job in creating more variety in the MCU than ever before, but WWBN seems to be taking it to a whole new level.

Godzilla2000Zer
Godzilla2000Zer - 10/4/2022, 9:07 PM
Savage Land please
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