From the mythical realm of ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses, to Arab Trap music: the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)’s latest Disney + project: Moon Knight, which premiered on 30 March, brings authentic Egyptian talent into the world of the MCU. Moon Knight stars 17 local Egyptian talent in the crew and cast. From the crew, alongside Egyptian director Mohamed Diab, who debuted as Marvel’s first Arab director, is music composer Hesham Nazih, and film editor Ahmed Hafez. The series features a star-studded cast, with Egyptian actresses May Calamawy, Zizi Dagher, and Antonia Salib, alongside actors Ahmed Dash, Hazem Ehab, Amr El Kady, and Karim El Hakim. From the casting and direction departments is local casting director Marwa Gabriel, cast assistant Amina El Sharnouby, dialogue coach Talaat Abdelwahab, consulting producer Sarah Goher, and assistant director Hayat Aljowaily. The behind the scenes’ crew includes costume designer consultant Reem El Adl and consulting art director Ali Hossam. The Disney + show follows the sleepless Steven Grant, played by American star Oscar Issac, a nebbish employee working at a London museum gift shop who is plagued by his lack of sleep. Throughout the mystery-structured…
