A rumor recently did the rounds which claimed that a second Marvel Studios special featuring Man-Thing might be the works for Disney+, and we may now have a little more to go on.
According to Cosmic Circus, Dr. Theodore "Ted" Sallis, aka Man-Thing, is actually set to make his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut in the upcoming Werewolf By Night Halloween special, which commenced production in Georgia this month. Details are few and far between, but the creature will reportedly be at least partially brought to life via practical effects.
The source has been spot on with Marvel-related rumors in the past, so this definitely warrants paying some attention to. That said, it's worth keeping in mind that several online scoopers reported that The Werewolf would cameo in Moon Knight (he could still show up in next week's finale, but it seems unlikely).
Man-Thing first appeared in Savage Tales #1 back in 1971, and while the character is often accused of being a rip off of DC's Swamp-Thing, he actually made his debut a few months before the Earth Elemental. The character previously appeared in live-action for a truly abysmal 2005 movie.
The Halloween Special - which may not wind up being titled Werewolf by Night - is being directed by Michael Giacchino, and stars Gael Garcia Bernal as the lycanthropic antihero. He'll be joined by The Nevers actress Laura Donnelly as Elsa Bloodstone.