MOON KNIGHT Concept Art Reveals Some Wildly Different Take On New MCU Superhero Scarlet Scarab

MOON KNIGHT Concept Art Reveals Some Wildly Different Take On New MCU Superhero Scarlet Scarab

Some new concept art from Moon Knight has been revealed which reveals some exciting alternate designs for Scarlet Scarab's first MCU costume, showcasing just how different the hero could have looked...

By JoshWilding - Dec 25, 2023 05:12 AM EST
Filed Under: Moon Knight

There's still no official word on whether Marvel Studios is moving forward with Moon Knight season 2, a shame considering we got that big Jake Lockley cliffhanger and the introduction of a superhero newly created for the MCU: Scarlet Scarab in the finale. 

Now, in some newly surfaced concept art from the Disney+ series, we see many of the alternate costumes almost donned by May Calamawy's Layla El-Faouly. 

The Egyptian influences are clear to see and some are even mummy-inspired; while Marvel Studios delivered an awesome final design, it's hard not to wish we'd seen some of these in live-action. We expect Scarlet Scarab to return at some point, anyway, and her look may have evolved by then. 

Earlier this year, Marvel Comics announced plans to bring Scarlet Scarab into the Marvel Universe. You can read more about that here

"Being a superhero feels like you're truly stepping into yourself and allowing yourself to shine as you are," Calamawy said last year. "I know not everyone is going to look at Layla and go, I relate to that woman, but I hope she becomes a testament of being true to yourself because that's going to always be every single person's superpower."

"There has been nothing yet that I know of what could happen with Scarlet Scarab," she later said of her MCU future. "But I love Dr. Strange, that would be cool. Blade would be cool because I've worked with Mahershala Ali and I think he's so wonderful. And then, I love all the women. I love Agatha."

"I feel like in the beginning, I used to love anyone that was kind of a villain like Nebula. I found them so complex. But honestly, it really depends on the story. I kind of want to be with all of them."

Check out this new concept art in the X posts below. 

Moon Knight follows Steven Grant, a mild-mannered gift-shop employee, who becomes plagued with blackouts and memories of another life. Steven discovers he has dissociative identity disorder and shares a body with mercenary Marc Spector. As Steven/Marc’s enemies converge upon them, they must navigate their complex identities while thrust into a mystery among the powerful gods of Egypt. 

The series stars Oscar Isaac, Ethan Hawke and May Calamawy. Mohamed Diab and the team of Justin Benson & Aaron Moorhead directed the episodes (those George Clooney rumours were incorrect). Jeremy Slater is the head writer, and Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Brad Winderbaum, Mohamed Diab, Jeremy Slater and Oscar Isaac are the executive producers.

Moon Knight is now streaming on Disney+.

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lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 12/25/2023, 5:07 AM
I wonder why they always ditch these cool concept arts. That pic is badass.
SonOfAGif
SonOfAGif - 12/25/2023, 8:55 AM
@lazlodaytona - Sometimes the materials they need to craft a specific costume is just too costly so they go with the most affordable design in the end. Remember they just don't make one costume. They make multiple for the actors and the stunt doubles. So it does rack up.
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 12/25/2023, 9:01 AM
@SonOfAGif - makes sense. thanks
SonOfAGif
SonOfAGif - 12/25/2023, 9:09 AM
@lazlodaytona - I learned this watching the making of Loki season 2 how costly some materials really are and how a lot of the times the costume designer uses materials for R&D. So that alone raises the costs.
Oberlin4Prez
Oberlin4Prez - 12/25/2023, 7:13 PM
@SonOfAGif - Because Disney is nothing if not frugal these days. 🥴
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 12/25/2023, 5:20 AM
They take all the Batman elements away until it's barely recognisable and then they make his sidekick look like Robin?
BraveNewClunge
BraveNewClunge - 12/25/2023, 5:27 AM
Merry Christmas to all those who celebrate it 🎄
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 12/25/2023, 5:28 AM
@AquaClunge - you too bro!
AC1
AC1 - 12/25/2023, 7:20 AM
That red one looks way better
Superheromoviefan
Superheromoviefan - 12/25/2023, 7:55 AM
its strange they called her "scarlet" when she is gold
dragon316
dragon316 - 12/25/2023, 9:42 AM
Maybe make scarlet scarab costume little better what we got in show look fine
Kurban
Kurban - 12/25/2023, 11:04 AM
@dragon316 - She also gets her powers from a British hippo. Figure that one out.
JustAWaffle
JustAWaffle - 12/25/2023, 9:51 AM
IS SHE AN EGYPTIAN SUPERHERO?
KennKathleen
KennKathleen - 12/25/2023, 11:09 AM
@JustAWaffle - she is not the reason I was interested on moon knight. She absolutely is the reason I am not interested in Moon Knight.
NinnesMBC
NinnesMBC - 12/25/2023, 11:28 PM
I guess the suit could use more scarlet in it to justify the name but if I'm being honest I liked the final product.

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