History Trivia / MoonKnight2022

** Episode 6 was originally going to be longer and more methodically-paced, but [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcGN9-W-wFE editor Cedric Nairn-Smith]] mentions having cut the episode down to make it more similar to ''Series/TheBoys2019'', a decision which he came to have mixed feelings on. Likewise, some of the scenes were going to be ordered very differently. Per [[https://screenrant.com/moon-knight-finale-gregory-middleton-interview/ cinematographer Gregory Middleton]], the scene of Marc and Steven [[spoiler:switching instantaneously in Harrow's office and realizing the deception]] was meant to take place in the middle of the episode rather than the end, [[spoiler:after they reached the gates of Osiris and immediately before their resurrection in the real world, with them having realized that the hospital was an artificial construct]]. As it is, that scene ends up replacing the above-mentioned DeletedScene of Marc and Steven [[spoiler:confronting an apparition of their mother, who doubled as a stand-in for Ammit]], which was the true intended climax of the show.

* SoMyKidsCanWatch: Creator/OscarIsaac has said that he decided to take the role when he showed Moon Knight to his son and he thought the costume looked cool.

* CaliforniaDoubling: Much of this show was shot in Budapest, despite the main settings being England and Egypt. Several other countries also doubled for those areas, including Slovenia and Jordan. Parts of the production were also conducted at Marvel Studios' own film studios in Atlanta, Georgia.

* CaliforniaDoubling: Much of this show was shot in Budapest, despite the main settings being England and Egypt. Several other countries also doubled for those areas, including Slovenia and Jordan.

* ExecutiveMeddling: The reason why this show is primarily based in England and Egypt is because higher-ups in Marvel Studios wanted to move away from the usual setting of New York City, due to how many superheroes inhabit the area in the MCU.

* FlipFlopOfGod: Marvel Studios gone back and forth on whether or not ''Moon Knight'' will be "only" a limited miniseries (i.e., ''Series/{{Wandavision}}'') or will have a second season (i.e., ''Series/Loki2021''). In February 2021, Kevin Feige [[https://www.ign.com/articles/kevin-feige-tca-mcu-wandavision-ms-marvel-she-hulk-moon-knight claimed in an interview]] that some of Marvel's [=Disney+=] series (i.e., ''Moon Knight'' and ''Series/SheHulkAttorneyAtLaw'') were being developed with the potential to have additional seasons made. A year later in 2022, Oscar Issac [[https://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/marvel-moon-knight-brutal-kevin-feige-not-pulling-back-exclusive/ said that it would be a limited series]], but later on that same year Mohamed Diab (one of the show's directors and producers) [[https://www.cbr.com/ethan-hawke-accepted-moon-knight-gig-didnt-read-script/ stated that]] he was unsure whether the series would continue or not. The limited miniseries option seems to be more likely considering how there was no [[TheStinger Stinger]] after the final episode claiming "Moon Knight will return" along with [[https://variety.com/2022/awards/awards/hawkeye-comedy-emmys-season-2-jeremy-renner-hailee-steinfeld-1235284008/ the show being submitted in the various "limited series" categories]] for the 2022 Primetime Emmy Awards.

* ShrugOfGod: Mohammed Diab has been pretty vague about what was real and what was all in Marc/Steven's head throughout the show. He even admitted that he once pitched to Kevin Feige a reveal that ''the entire MCU'' was all in Steven's head.

** Bill Sienkiewicz, artist of Moon Knight's first regular ongoing series, thinks the show is pretty great. He also appreciated the MythologyGag towards him in the season finale.

* DeletedScene: A scene of Steven and Marc [[spoiler:seamlessly switching between one another and finally confronting their mother in a white void over her abuse]] was cut out of the final episode late in production, with one [[https://64.media.tumblr.com/7826f754ab634e277217780ffd0f2e43/498fef3befa94c5d-3b/s500x750/da47522c29910eed9bb0e0183553adc5873a929c.jpg early screenshot]] released as to what it might've looked like. [[WordOfGod According to Oscar Isaac]], said scene would have also underscored the thematic parallels between [[spoiler:Wendy]] and Ammit.

* PlayingAgainstType: Creator/EthanHawke, known primarily for his work in horror, sci-fi, and indie films, portrays a BigBad that is fascinated with and embodies the history of Egyptian mythology in his first comic book adaptation.

** Marvel executives [[https://www.murphysmultiverse.com/moon-knight-almost-featured-echo-as-a-love-interest/ had made plans for Echo to appear on the show as a love interest.]] To the relief of the show's writing staff, the executives backed off on these plans and introduced the character in ''Series/{{Hawkeye}}'' instead.

** Creator/OscarIsaac had a hand in shaping much of the characterization of Marc Spector and his alters. His Jewish heritage and fluency in Spanish are shared with Marc and [[spoiler:Jake]] respectively, and the decision to give Steven Grant a dodgy English accent was his idea. Furthermore, he threw himself into doing research about Dissociative Identity Disorder so he could give a more accurate portrayal of someone suffering from it compared to most Hollywood productions.

* DubNameChange: The Brazilian dub uses the Greek pronunciation of Taweret, Thouéris.

** At first, Steven Grant was planned to be American like his comic counterpart, with the main difference between him and Marc Spector being in his attitude and personality. However, Creator/OscarIsaac suggested the idea of Grant having an accent to make him more distinct, and so it was incorporated into the show.

** Earlier drafts of the script had references to Gorr the God Butcher in order to foreshadow the character's appearance in ''Film/ThorLoveAndThunder'', but it was ultimately rejected by Marvel executives due to believing that they would be distracting and unnecessary to this series' story.

* NewbieBoom: The show is credited with bringing in a new wave of fans of the ''ComicBook/MoonKnight'' comics.

* MemeAcknowledgment: In an interview on a podcast, Jeremy Slater admitted that he "desperately" tried to find ways to fit in as many Moon Knight memes (i.e. "Dracula, you big fucking nerd/Random bullshit, GO!!") as he could into the show.

* ShrugOfGod: Mohammed Diab has been pretty vague about what was real and what was all in Marc/Steven's head throughout the show. He even admitted that he once pitched to Kevin Feige a reveal that the ''entire MCU'' was all in Steven's head.

** Jeremy Slater [[https://thedirect.com/article/moon-knight-eternals-cameos-exclusive had an idea for an episode cold open]] showing a previous avatar of Khonshu in ancient Egyptian times teaming up with some of the ''Film/{{Eternals}}'', but this idea was dropped partly out of concerns for how expensive it would be, and partly to keep the focus on Marc and Steven.

** Creator/OscarIsaac had a hand in shaping much of the characterization of Marc Spector and his alters. His Jewish heritage and fluency in Spanish is shared with Marc and [[spoiler:Jake]] respectively, and the decision to give Steven Grant a dodgy English accent was his idea. Furthermore, he threw himself into doing research about Dissociative Identity Disorder so he could give a more accurate portrayal of someone suffering from it compared to most Hollywood productions.
** Creator/EthanHawke came up with Arthur Harrow's introductory scene in the first episode, wanting to emulate a full-page drawing devoted to the villain that he saw in many comic books. The idea Hawke had was to emulate the self-loathing spiritual people have of their own sin, and how they inflict harm on themselves in an attempt to atone, which Harrow does by putting broken glass in his shoes. He also had a hand in shaping the scene between him and Layla in the fourth episode.

** Marc's passport lists his birthday as March 9th, the same month and day as his portrayer Oscar Isaac, who was born on March 9, 1979. Marc was born March 9, 1987.
** Layla shares her birthday, October 28, with her actress. (Layla was born in 1994 while May Calamawy was born in 1986).
** [[spoiler:TheStinger of the sixth episode has Jake Lockley speaking entirely in GratuitousSpanish, something his comic counterpart couldn't do, but is one of Creator/OscarIsaac's native tongues.]]

** Declan Shalvey, artist of the iconic [[ComicBook/MoonKnight2014 2014 run]] written by Creator/WarrenEllis, has been excitedly tweeting and retweeting news about the series as it came. He's especially giddy about the cues from his artwork the show has been taking, particularly at seeing the Mr. Knight persona.

** Isaac, who had collected comics when he was younger, was also intrigued by the fact that he had never heard of Moon Knight before the initial pitch. He was initially very reluctant to join another big action franchise after his experience with the Star Wars sequel trilogy, but agreed after learning about the character and becoming fascinated with the heavy psychological aspects involved.

* CaliforniaDoubling: Much of this show was shot in Budapest, despite the main settings being England and Egypt. Several countries also doubled for those areas, including Slovenia and Jordan.

* DubNameChange: The Brazilian dub used the Greek pronunciation of Taweret, Thouéris.

* InspirationForTheWork: Jeremy Slater, the head writer for the show, cited both ''Franchise/{{Ghostbusters}}'' and ''Franchise/IndianaJones'' as major influences for the show, particularly in regards to their horror elements. Executive producer Grant Curtis also noted how Creator/KevinFeige drew on a childhood experience with visiting a globetrotting Egyptian art exhibit in Manhattan, and being fascinated by the architecture there.
* InMemoriam: The third episode is dedicated to Creator/GaspardUlliel who passed away two months before the series premiered.
* MakingUseOfTheTwin: Creator/OscarIsaac's brother Mike Hernandez acted as a stand-in during the scenes [[TalkingToThemself where Marc Spector's personalities converse with one another]], in order to invoke a genuine connection with whom he was speaking with. He also makes an on screen appearance (his back, at least) in Episode 4.

** Oscar Isaac attempted to sneak in a meme reference during the scene in which Marc takes control of his body for a split-second to punch Steven in the face, saying "Ah fuck, I can't believe you've done this" in several takes. Isaac had hoped Disney would allow one F-bomb in the same way PG-13 movies are generally allowed one, but a different take without the meme dialogue was ultimately used.

* NewbieBoom: The show is credited with bringing in a new wave of fans to the ''ComicBook/MoonKnight'' comics.
* TheOtherMarty: The first Brazilian trailer had Oscar Isaac's usual dubber Philippe Maia, but the second changed to eventual voice Fernando Mendonça. The change was probably helped by how Maia has already been Series/{{Daredevil|2015}} and [[Film/SpiderManFarFromHome Mysterio]] in the MCU.
* PlayingAgainstType: Creator/EthanHawke, known primarily for his work in horror, sci-fi and indie films, portrays a BigBad that is fascinated with and embodies the history of Egyptian mythology in his first comic book adaptation.

* ProducedByCastMember: Creator/OscarIsaac is credited as an Executive Producer in addition to playing the lead role.

* SoMyKidsCanWatch: Creator/OscarIsaac has pretty much said that he took the role when he showed Moon Knight to his son and he thought the costume looked cool.
* ThrowItIn: Jeremy Slater revealed that he wanted [[spoiler:Taweret]] in after seeing a laminated poster of all the gods and [[spoiler:she]] was in it, to the point that he basically asked the other writers, [[spoiler:"What do we have to do to get the hippo in the show?"]]

** Creator/OscarIsaac was initially quite hesitant to be part of this show and the MCU overall after his experiences with the ''Franchise/StarWars'' Sequel Trilogy, wanting to do smaller films and character studies. However, Isaac became intrigued with Steven Grant, and ultimately signed on after discussing some ideas for the character with Creator/KevinFeige and realizing how much creative freedom he would get with his portrayal of Moon Knight.

** Slater also looked at Stained Glass Scarlet and Zodiac as potential villains, before deciding on Arthur Harrow.

* YouLookFamiliar: Rey Lucas, the actor for Elias Spector, had previously portrayed a random Brooklyn detective in ''[[Series/LukeCage2016 Luke Cage]]''.

** In the Japanese dub, Creator/TomokazuSeki (the titular hero) already did voice work in the MCU, including Sonny Burch in ''Film/AntManAndTheWasp'' and Rick Mason in ''Film/BlackWidow2021''.
** In a similar way, in the Latin American Spanish dub, Héctor Emmanuel Gómez, who voice the titular hero, previously voiced young Howard Stark in ''Film/CaptainAmericaTheFirstAvenger'' and ''Series/AgentCarter''; Creator/JoseAntonioMacias (Arthur Harrow) is also the dub voice of Captain America and Justin Hammer in ''Film/IronMan2''. Also, Fernanda Robles (Layla) previously voiced Ghost in ''Film/AntManAndTheWasp''.

** [[https://thedirect.com/article/moon-knight-eternals-cameos-exclusive There was originally going to be]] a flashback scene that depicted Ammit first being sealed into an ushabti. It would have featured the Moon Knight of that era teaming up with the Film/{{Eternals}}. It was cut because it would have drained budget and hurt the quality of the VFX for the finale.

* ExecutiveMeddling:
** The reason why this show is primarily based in England and Egypt is because higher-ups in Marvel Studios wanted to move away from the usual setting of New York City, due to how many superheroes inhabit the area in the MCU.
** Jeremy Slater mentioned in an interview that Marvel Studios vetoed any references to or mentions of [[Film/ThorLoveAndThunder Gorr the God Butcher]] that the writers had contemplated including.

* ExecutiveMeddling: The reason why this show is primarily based in England and Egypt is because higher-ups in Marvel Studios wanted to move away from the usual setting of New York City, due to how many superheroes inhabit the area in the MCU.

** Bushman was initially going to be featured as the BigBad of the series rather than simply being mentioned in the show proper, but Jeremy Slater requested to Marvel that he be scrapped for a myriad of reasons. This was due to the character having been subject to a lot of negative stereotypes and controversy over the years, the fact that he would a HopelessBossFight for Steven but subject to a CurbStompBattle to Marc Spector, and ultimately had too much in common with [[Film/BlackPanther2018 Erik Killmonger]] to be interesting.

* ApprovalOfGod: Declan Shalvey, artist of the iconic [[ComicBook/MoonKnight2014 2014 run]] written by Creator/WarrenEllis, has been excitedly tweeting and retweeting news about the series as it came. He's especially giddy about the cues from his artwork the show has been taking, particularly at seeing the Mr. Knight persona.

** Bushman was initially going to be featured as the BigBad of this film rather than simply being mentioned in the show proper, but Jeremy Slater requested to Marvel that he be scrapped for a myriad of reasons. This was due to the character having been subject to a lot of negative stereotypes and controversy over the years, the fact that he would a HopelessBossFight for Steven but subject to a CurbStompBattle to Marc Spector, and ultimately had too much in common with [[Film/BlackPanther2018 Erik Killmonger]] to be interesting.