Moon Knight's Ethan Hawke Praises Marvel's Creative Freedom
Ethan Hawke praises Marvel's oversight on the production of Moon Knight, stating the studio allowed creative freedom when developing the series. Hawke plays cult leader Arthur Harrow, the antagonist of the Disney+ miniseries. Moon Knight sees Hawke star opposite Oscar Isaac, who plays the titular supernaturally empowered, complex hero.
A religious zealot and cult leader who worships the god Ammit, Hawke's Arthur Harrow is a dark figure set to be a direct opposing force of the Khonshu-empowered Moon Knight. Inspired by the Nobel Prize-winning scientist-turned twisted mad doctor and operative of think-tank O.M.N.I.U.M first introduced in Alan Zelenez's second volume ofMoon Knight in 1985, the Disney+ incarnation of Harrow differs from his comic counterpart, as rather than a scientist conducting cruel experiments, the MCU's Harrow leans into being a more mystical figure, with Hawke revealing a number of surprising historical inspirations, from occult leaders, psychiatrists, and even CEOs. With a character inspired by a number of sources in one of the MCU's most unique and experimental series, some might assume that Marvel would have tight control over the series' so that it fits in line with their other work, yet Hawke has stated that it wasn't the case.
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During the press conference for Moon Knight ahead of the series' launch on March 30, 2022, Hawke discussed Marvel Studios' oversight on the series, revealing that the studio allowed freedom even over such a high-budget production. Unlike other productions in Hawke's experience where higher-ups may be apprehensive and controlling, the actor stated that Marvel was confident in allowing producer Grant
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