Oscar Isaac Eager for More Moon Knight; Teases “Midnight Sons”
Oscar Isaac said he wants to return to Moon Knight and hinted at larger supernatural plans. He made the remarks on Josh Horowitz’s Happy Sad Confused podcast. The conversation aired ahead of April 20, 2026 coverage by Ray Flook for Filmogaz.com.
What drew Isaac to the role
Isaac credited director Mohamed Diab’s previous film, Cairo 678, for sparking his interest. He said Diab’s distinct approach made the project feel original. Showrunner Jeremy Slater’s involvement also shaped the series’ direction.
Podcast highlights
Isaac said he had never heard of Moon Knight before meeting the creative team. He found space in the series to explore the character’s inner life. The actor referenced advice from Willem Dafoe about making roles one’s own.
Isaac described wanting to treat dissociative identity disorder with care. He said the show aimed for a serious, respectful tone. He added he was eager to do more with the character.
Talks of a Midnight Sons project
Josh Horowitz raised the possibility of a Midnight Sons adaptation during the interview. Isaac confirmed there had been “interesting talk” about the idea. He emphasized the need to hit the right tone for such a project.
Comic origins and team roster
The Midnight Sons first appeared in Ghost Rider Vol. 3 #31, cover dated November 1992. The team gathers Marvel’s supernatural heroes for threats beyond the Avengers. Notable members have included Blade, Morbius, Moon Knight, Ghost Rider (Danny Ketch and Johnny Blaze), and Doctor Strange.
Casting chatter and fan pitches
Horowitz mentioned a fan push to cast Ryan Gosling as Ghost Rider. Isaac reacted positively to that idea. The pair joked about a poster showing Isaac’s Moon Knight, Mahershala Ali’s Blade, and a Gosling Ghost Rider.
Isaac imagined striking visuals, such as Moon Knight clinging to a flaming motorcycle. He used the moment to stress how tone and respect matter for supernatural storytelling. The actor’s comments feed ongoing speculation about MCU expansion.
Filmogaz.com reported Ray Flook’s coverage on April 20, 2026. Oscar Isaac remains publicly eager for more Moon Knight and open to Teases “Midnight Sons” possibilities.
