The arrival of Disney’s ‘Moon Knight’ (2022) came with the realization that I am the “Egyptian friend” to a lot of people. I received a number of texts asking me for my opinion of Marvel’s newest release. It’s fair: they all know I jump at the opportunity to discuss Egyptian representation in media. Was I excited when I first heard that Disney was developing a show about ‘Moon Knight’? No, but that’s because I had no idea who the superhero was. After doing some research and discovering the story integrates elements of ancient Egyptian mythology, however, I was cautiously enthusiastic. The portrayal of ancient Egyptian mythology in film has always piqued my interest, yet I am often left disappointed by Hollywood’s continuous whitewashing. Once I learned that Mohamed Diab would be the lead director, I allowed myself to really get excited. I had just returned from Egypt when ‘Moon Knight’ started streaming; I held back from watching it until my “second-homesickness” had passed. Honestly, I was right to be worried about feeling nostalgic. By the third episode, when the story shifts from London to Cairo, we are thrust into a…
‘Moon Knight’ and the Future of Egyptian Representation in Western Media
July 2, 2022
