How Marvel Studios Changed Moon Knight’s Layla to Avoid Stereotypes
Marvel Studios' Moon Knight continues to give a fresh look into ancient Egyptian mythology while also providing a sense of authenticity regarding the cultural aspects of its expansive story. Through Oscar Isaac's Marc Spector and May Calamawy's Layla, this Marvel series has shared a fresh look into a place the MCU had never explored before while developing these brand-new heroes. The last two episodes in particular are Moon Knight 's biggest steps toward expanding into new cultural territory, with the entirety of their plots taking place in the deserts of Cairo. Layla was instrumental in developing those themes even further, which is particularly impressive considering that she's a character created specifically for the MCU - the same thing happened years ago with Clark Gregg's Phil Coulson. ADVERTISEMENT With Layla being a character fans had never seen in any medium before, Calamawy has been instrumental in making sure her role ...