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Marvel's latest Disney+ show is called 'Moon Knight.' Here's the cast and who they're playing.

Ayomikun AdekaiyeroMar 30, 2022, 20:11 IST

Oscar Isaac as Moon Knight in Marvel Studios "Moon Knight.""Moon Knight" / Disney Plus

"Moon Knight" premiered on Disney+ Wednesday.
The series introduces a new comic-book hero who has been compared to DC's Batman.

Oscar Isaac plays the titular character and his multiple alters.

While his early costume looks like the typical Batman cape outfit, recently Moon Knight has donned a simple mask and a suit as his superhero costume.Disney + / Marvel Studios / Marvel Comics

Ethan Hawke plays the cult-leader villain Arthur Harrow.

The series has completely reimagined the obscure Marvel villain as a cult leader.Marvel comics / Marvel Studios / Disney+

The late Gaspard Ulliel plays Moon Knight's nemesis, Midnight Man.

Gaspard Ulliel and Midnight Man.Getty Images / Marvel Comics

May Calamawy plays an entirely new character, Layla El-Faouly.

Layla could be replacing Moon Knight's lover Marlene Alraune or his friend Frenchie.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / FilmMagic / Getty Images / Marvel Comics

F. Murray Abraham is the voice of Khonshu, the moon diety.

While Norse gods like Thor are essentially powerful aliens in Marvel comics, Khonshu is an actual Egyptian DeityMichael Loccisano / Getty Images / Marvel Comics

Lucy Thackeray plays Steven Grant's boss Donna.

Lucy Thackeray plays an entirely new characterMarvel Studios / Disney+

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