Nova joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe in a new project from Moon Knight writer
Nova has been one of the fans’ most-requested heroes for some time – and now he’s officially joining the MCU.
As per Deadline, Nova – real name Richard Rider – is getting his own project, written by Moon Knight scribe Sabir Pirzada. It’s not yet known at this early stage whether it’ll be a fully-fledged movie or a Disney Plus miniseries. No casting details for Nova have been announced either.
Nova has proved in recent years to be one of the most popular Marvel heroes yet to make the jump from the comics to the MCU. His origin story revolves around a planet we’ve seen before in the MCU – Guardians of the Galaxy’s Xandar and its Xandar Corps.
A member of those Corps, Rhomann Dey, bestows the power of Nova Prime on Rider. He must then come to terms with his newfound cosmic powers, which include flight, energy absorption, and the ability to shoot power beams.
It continues a stacked slate for the MCU. Marvel Phase 4 already has Moon Knight, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Thor: Love and Thunder, Ms. Marvel, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever coming this year. Beyond that, Guardians of the Galaxy 3 – where Nova could potentially debut – Loki season 2, Secret Invasion, Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Fantastic Four, and The Marvels are all slated for releases in 2023 and beyond.
For more on what Marvel Studios has set up on Disney Plus and in cinemas, here is our complete guide to new Marvel TV shows and new superhero movies.
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