After a long wait confirmation live action from a classic comic werewolf at night. Marvel showed the first preview of the curious performance of the same name starring Gael Garcia Bernal at the D23 Expo panel. The film will release exclusively on Disney+ on October 7th. This is a response to months of rumors that the studio is working on a mystery project for an anti-hero.
The trailer did not disappoint. First look at Werewolf at night shows what seems to be an homage to old fifties horror movies.. From black and white to the aesthetic associated with German Expressionism. The film seems to be of considerable interest in how Marvel approaches stories in its vast universe. Which includes a new section of its content called Marvel Studios Special Presentation.
FROM moon knightdirected by Michael Giacchino, Werewolf at night explores the supernatural dimension of the House of Ideas. In addition to a cover letter for the character’s origin story, this is expected to be an introduction to the Midnight Sons superhero team. Among them is Blade, whose solo film is part of the fifth phase of the superhero saga and will hit theaters next year.
There aren’t many details about the plot yet. Not about how Marvel would approach a superhero that has a lot to do with the horror genre. What is clear is The feature film follows a classic comic book from the 1970s.. One of the most curious publishers that can allow the studio to explore unpublished places in its cinematic world.
A dangerous creature in the middle of a ghostly night
werewolf at nightHe made his comic book debut in 1971 in Marvel Spotlight #2. Created by Gerry Conway and Mike Plow, he was variant of the classic werewolf myth associated with the idea of transforming at will. This last detail is of particular interest because it completely distinguishes it from other legends about similar creatures.
The antihero has a long history of changing name, nationality, and other details in his fictional biography. The most famous include a curious combination of myths and supernatural beliefs. jack russell original Werewolf at night, was born in Transylvania as Jacob Russoff and is a descendant of Gregory Russoff. The latter became a creature capable of changing its form into that of a wolf after Dracula was killed in 1795. the first bearer of a hereditary curse dooming his descendants to a fate like his own.
However, Gregory managed to keep the inexplicable physical state inactive, and he told the rest of his descendants how to do it. But in the end, Jack’s grandfather untied her with the help of the Darkhold. The dark spell he used not only caused Grigory’s inherited wildness to manifest in full force. Except that each of his descendants had to suffer a devastating transformation.
Werewolf at night: a superhero associated with darkness
Jack Russell basically has the same characteristics as the famous lycanthropy legend. Every full moon, he transforms into a wild wolf with supernatural powers..
But, unlike other myths, it retains human clarity.. It should also be added that the character has extraordinary physical abilities, such as super strength and agility, even without transformation. With his classic version, he shares a weakness for silver.
In his origin story, Jack travels from Europe to North America with his mother. But because of his supernatural nature, he ends up being persecuted and his mother is killed by the so-called Criminal Committee. This brutal event will reveal the darkest side of a character who seeks revenge.. Much of his opening arc focuses on the more violent and wild aspect of Jack. In addition to his struggles with hate and finally his transition to a grim hero sometimes defying classification.
Since his solo series, published since 1972, Jack has been battling villains of mysterious origins and guarding the Darkhold. What is your version related to? live action with recent events described in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Chosen Superhero Team
In addition to the cinematic novelty, Werewolf at nightthe film is also an opportunity to present a unique team of superheroes. The Midnight Sons could be a group that will bring together characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe associated with the supernatural and mystical world..
In the comic, the members fight against the mother of the demons, Lilith, and her children, Lilin. In 1990, it was established that it was a separate organization from the other heroes of the publishing house. In fact, it works with nothing but the intention of each of its members to join forces in specific situations.
At various points in their history, the Midnight Sons have included Ghost Rider, Doctor Strange, Moon Knight, and Blade. In 2009, Werewolf by Night joins the group, according to a story told by Marvel Zombies 4.
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A film about a kind of werewolf hero could be an important part of a project that seems to be getting closer and closer. In particular, with rumors of a new movie face for Johnny Blaze’s character and rumors of a new season for moon knight. Also, a possible third story about the supreme wizard and the arrival of Blade in 2023. Everything seems to indicate that the most sinister side of Marvel is yet to come.
