Shia LaBeouf reportedly eyed to play Moon Knight in Marvel Studios’ new X-Men reboot
Shia LaBeouf may be heading towards a role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe if a new rumor is proven to be true.
The 34-year-old actor, who is coming off his role in director David Ayer’s controversial film The Tax Collector, is reportedly being considered by Marvel Studios to play Moon Knight from the Marvel comics.
The character will be used in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s upcoming X-Men reboot, according to an unconfirmed report from We Got This Covered.
MCU move: Shia LaBeouf may be heading towards a role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe if a new rumor is proven to be true
X-Men: The character will be used in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s upcoming X-Men reboot, according to an unconfirmed report from We Got This Covered
The report reveals that LaBeouf is still being considered by Marvel Studios, though he’s reportedly not one of their top choices anymore.
There is no indication yet who the studio’s top choice to portray Moon Knight, or if the character is even confirmed for the X-Men reboot.
Moon Knight debuted in the Marvel Comics in Werewolf By Night #32 which was published in August 1975.
Considered: The report reveals that LaBeouf is still being considered by Marvel Studios, though he’s reportedly not one of their top choices anymore
The character was created by Doug Moench and Don Perlin, who has often drawn comparisons to DC’s Batman.
Both characters are eccentric billionaires who use their wealth to fund their crime-fighting activities and pay for their high-tech equipment.
Unlike Batman, though, Moon Knight has actual super-human abilities, drawing his power from the strength of the moon such as super strength and endurance.
Moon Knight: The character was created by Doug Moench and Don Perlin, who has often drawn comparisons to DC’s Batman
The character, born Marc Spector, also created several different alternate identities, such as his billionaire persona Steven Grant and a lowly cab driver Jake Lockley, which keeps him tied into the streets and crime elements he’s fighting.
He has been a member of several different superhero groups such as the Avengers, Secret Avengers, West Coast Avengers, Marvel Knights and Heroes For Hire.
There is no indication how many of these multiple identities will be featured in this X-Men movie reboot project.
Groups: He has been a member of several different superhero groups such as the Avengers, Secret Avengers, West Coast Avengers, Marvel Knights and Heroes For Hire
LaBeouf is coming off David Ayer’s The Tax Collector, which was released last week, and two movies from last year, Honey Boy and The Peanut Butter Falcon.
He also has Pieces of a Woman that is currently in post-production, where he stars alongside Sarah Snook and Vanessa Kirby.
The actor is also attached to star in Don’t Worry, Darling from director Olivia Wilde, who also stars with Florence Pugh, Chris Pine and Dakota Johnson.
New movies: LaBeouf is coming off David Ayer’s The Tax Collector, which was released last week, and two movies from last year, Honey Boy and The Peanut Butter Falcon
Post-production: He also has Pieces of a Woman that is currently in post-production, where he stars alongside Sarah Snook and Vanessa Kirby