WEREWOLF BY NIGHT: Gael Garcia Bernal To Take On Lead Role In Marvel Studios' Disney+ Halloween Special

WEREWOLF BY NIGHT: Gael Garcia Bernal To Take On Lead Role In Marvel Studios' Disney+ Halloween Special

Exciting news today as award-winning actor Gael Garcia Bernal (Old) has reportedly been tapped for the lead role in the Werewolf by Night Halloween Special coming to Disney+ next year. Check it out...

By JoshWilding - Nov 04, 2021 12:11 PM EST
Filed Under: Moon Knight
Source: The Wrap

According to The Wrap, Golden Globe-winning actor Gael Garcia Bernal is set to take on the lead role in the currently untitled werewolf Halloween special coming to Disney+ from Marvel Studios. It's previously been reported that the project will be based on the Werewolf by Night character from the comic books (who has been rumoured to appear in Moon Knight for some time now). 

The Halloween Special is reportedly set to begin production early next year, though we don't currently have any word on who will be stepping behind the camera to helm the project. 

Nor do we know which version of Werewolf by Night will take centre stage; the first to undergo this monstrous transformation was the aptly named Jack Russell. A descendant of Lycanthropes, he eventually gains the ability to transform at will and retain his intelligence in the process.

Jake Gomez (who first appeared on the page last year), was of Native American descent and was cursed with Lycanthropy. He used his newfound powers to combat a sinister pharmaceutical company.

We're betting Bernal may have already shot something for Moon Knight, but that hasn't been confirmed at this stage. A Halloween special will go nicely with The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special and is likely an indication of the sort of Disney+ content we can expect from Marvel Studios moving forward. Bernal is known for roles in Mozart in the Jungle, BabelCoco, and Old

Are you excited to see Werewolf by Night make his MCU debut next year?

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PicolasCage
PicolasCage - 11/4/2021, 12:18 PM
Nice
regularmovieguy
regularmovieguy - 11/4/2021, 12:19 PM
Love the casting. Old was awful but that is all on M. Night. He’s back in the dog house for me.

OT:

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THE BATMAN is an edgy, action-packed thriller that depicts Batman in his early years, struggling to balance rage with righteousness as he investigates a disturbing mystery that has terrorized Gotham. Robert Pattinson delivers a raw, intense portrayal of Batman as a disillusioned, desperate vigilante awakened by the realization that the anger consuming him makes him no better than the ruthless serial killer he’s hunting.
kirklazarus87
kirklazarus87 - 11/4/2021, 12:24 PM

Yes, more Latin people getting casted in comic book films and shows!!!
MovieMonster
MovieMonster - 11/4/2021, 12:26 PM
Great casting! I'm looking forward to seeing how the MCU introduces supernatural and horror elements into the franchise. We have Blade, Moon Knight, and Werewolf by Night casted so I'm hoping this leads into a Midnight Sons project in the future.
WakandaTech
WakandaTech - 11/4/2021, 12:26 PM
It's happening.....


PicolasCage
PicolasCage - 11/4/2021, 12:28 PM
@WakandaTech - add Brother Voodoo and Scarlet Witch in there too
OmegaDaGrodd
OmegaDaGrodd - 11/4/2021, 12:30 PM
Cool, but I'm still interested in what the "special" part actually means. Is it like a 90-120 minute D+ exclusive movie? Or is it a 45 minute episode that covers an origin or one shot? Or is it a shorter mini series?
CaptainDC
CaptainDC - 11/4/2021, 12:31 PM
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