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  • ‘Moon Knight’ Shot in the Same Deserts as ‘Lawrence of Arabia’

    ‘Moon Knight’ Shot in the Same Deserts as ‘Lawrence of Arabia’

    Moon Knight will be Marvel Studios’ first venture into Egyptian mythology with the introduction of its titular hero and Khonshu. While the studio has been known for using CG in the past to recreate mystical realms like in Shang-Chi, the production of the Disney+ series was able to travel the world such as shooting in locations such as Hungary and even the desert. In the latest press release, Ethan Hawke shared his enthusiasm for getting to shoot on location but also have a chance to be in the same desert where they filmed a cinematic classic.

    There’s one that jumps to mind: getting to be on the deserts in Jordan and literally being on location where they shot “Lawrence of Arabia”.

    Ethan Hawke

    The actor also talked about working with green screens, which he highlights that it was “kind of fun acting” with them, especially with his background in theater acting.

    I enjoyed all that, pretending something was there, pretending you’re on top of a pyramid, but then when you’re really in the desert, it’s so beautiful […]. I felt some kind of connection to the cinema history of the desert. And the people there in Jordan treated us so well, and it elevated our collective imagination, I think, and it broadened the scope of the show. 

    It must’ve been quite the experience to shoot on location where a classic film was once produced must be a crazy feeling. The best part is hearing that Hawke enjoyed his time working on this big-budget project and hopefully his character might have a bigger future after the Disney+ series wraps its six episodes. We’ll see if the seires might even make some callbacks to that film in the process.

  • REVIEW: ‘Moon Knight’ Is Everything The Marvel Netflix Shows Should Have Been

    REVIEW: ‘Moon Knight’ Is Everything The Marvel Netflix Shows Should Have Been

    There exists a version of Moon Knight in the streaming multiverse that sees a live-action version of the character anchored by the realism that served as the mantra for the Marvel Netflix shows. In this variant Moon Knight series, the story takes place in just a few alleyways, rooftops, and office buildings. Oscar Isaac’s Marc Spector is a rich guy who wears a makeshift vigilante costume that occasionally has psychologically dissociative episodes. The show then spends an inordinate amount of time reckoning whether these episodes are a manifestation of something more fantastical or maybe just a case of dissociative identity disorder, only for it to be ambiguously revealed in the final episode, alongside a costume.

    With Marvel Studios’ Moon Knight, the series not only exhibits a full understanding of the character’s rich and complex history but also unabashedly glorifies its weirdness in spectacular ways. And central to this understanding is the overall vision for the show, wherein series writer Jeremy Slater takes the comic’s superhero idiosyncrasies and synthesizes them with the globetrotting adventures of pulp forefathers. The character, relatively known to be tethered to the cityscapes and underworld of the Marvel Universe as Daredevil would, sees himself traverse the globe in a sweeping adventure of might, magic, and vengeance by virtue of Neil Gaiman’s American Gods.

    To bolster the series’ pulpy adventure sensibilities, directors Mohamed Diab, Justin Benson, Aaron Moorhead come together to craft the most gorgeous looking images this side of a post-Chloe Zhao era of Marvel Studios. Scenic panoramas of Jordan stand in for Cairo and are captured beautifully. It’s through these sweeping shots that the scope and scale of the show are inspired, immediately surpassing the purported global scope of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier. Elaborate and ornate sets of ancient Egyptian caves and tombs invoke a true sense of adventure and wonder, showing Marvel Studios’ commitment to immersing audiences in this unseen corner in the MCU.

    It’s taken Marvel Studios more than a decade to get to an era of Celestials, dragons, infinite multiverses, time-traveling, and now, divine pantheons. Slater and his team introduce the idea of Egyptian gods walking among mortals through their avatars, a concept so distanced from the alienification of Asgardians in 2011 that the early Thor films feel like embarrassments, and even take it a step further by pitting them against each other in a war to preserve their peace. When Arthur Harrow, an avatar for the imprisoned god Ammit, threatens to unleash his god’s ruthless judgment on the world, the moon god Khonshu strikes one final deal with his avatar, the mercenary Marc Spector, to stop Harrow. Unfortunately for Steven Grant, the hapless gift shop clerk living inside Marc Spector’s head, he knows nothing of this yet is inevitably drawn into this grand adventure against his will.

    Such a sweeping premise would not work without an entry point to ease audiences in and Slater makes perfect use of Marc Spector’s alter-ego, Steven Grant, to do this. Slater writes Grant as his own being, autonomous and independent of Spector, which in turn allows Oscar Isaac to treat him as a completely separate character. Much has been said and laughed about Isaac’s British accent in the early trailers and while it’s undeniably funny, it surprisingly manages to be sweet and endearing. Isaac gives Grant such a feeble presence that when the character is forcibly drawn to big superhero action moments, it’s highly entertaining. And when Grant is given his own agency as Mr. Knight as the season goes on, it pays off like a delight.

    As Khonshu’s primary avatar and the baseline persona of the character, Marc Spector is ironically sidelined in the four episodes sent to press, with only one episode heavily featuring him as the active persona. And in the handful of times Spector comes to light, it’s played mostly straight by Isaac. Spector is the persona most tied to the mythology of the narrative and has little to do but brood and scowl. For Isaac, Spector might be where he gets to do the least so it never matches the watchability of him playing Steven Grant. Even when Spector suits up as Moon Knight, it’ll be the arresting look of the costume or the comic flair of the fights that will leave audiences breathless, not Isaac. Nonetheless, key moments in the script that allow Isaac as Spector to go broad and bounce back between voices make it a worthwhile performance. Because of it, Moon Knight ultimately accomplishes the one thing its comics haven’t: making you care about the character’s personalities.

    Marc Spector’s alternate personalities make up the lack of ensemble but so do Ethan Hawke and May Calamawy. As Arthur Harrow, Hawke’s words beam with constant pain, darkness, and disenchantment. His past is enigmatic; a puzzle waiting to be deciphered and Hawke subdues heavy emotion to maintain the illusion. The text of the narrative does little to obscure the malice in Harrow’s actions yet Hawke’s performance makes you feel indifferent to them. Playing the leader of an ancient doomsday cult, Hawke rightfully channels the terrifying charm that makes real-world cults so alluring. Harrow displays warmth and compassion to his followers while also exhibiting a wealth of understanding about the world as he as experienced it. His convictions are fueled by his vindications which makes his endgame unwavering and righteous. A step is never lost as Hawke performs all these nuances.

    Calamawy’s Layla El-Faouly, an excellent reimagining of Moon Knight staple Marlene Alraune, serves as the foil for both Spector and Grant. While Spector is brooding and guarded, El-Faouly is brazen. While Grant is helpless, El-Faouly is efficient. Much of El-Faouly’s characterization is connected to her professional and romantic history with Spector. A renegade in her own right, the character boasts connections to the underworld that help Spector fulfill his deal with Khonshu. Calamawy has the thankless job of cushioning the whiplash from Isaac’s eccentric performances, something she does in stride.

    Grace is the word best used to describe Moon Knight’s fight sequences. The scenes lack the intricacy of the Bourne-era of action that modern action films/shows have tried to emulate nor are they concerned in recreating the viscera of Daredevil fights. Rather, Moon Knight displays an affinity for tapping into the iconography of the comic splash page; compositions of Moon Knight freefalling from a building as he throws a crescent blade at a chasing monster and Moon Knight backflipping in slow-motion as he takes several goons out take precedence over shaky-cam action. The lack of intense action may irk fans wanting more choreographed complexities, but the stylized fight scenes successfully establish the character’s pause-worthy screen presence.

    With a show as ambitious as Moon Knight, it takes a while for the pieces to fall together. The first episode functions like a glorified version of the trailer as it understandably trudges through the essentials that introduce Steven Grant’s mysterious predicament. The second episode, on the other hand, is quick to realize the full scope of the series. In just under an hour, the episode manages to bridge the gap between the street-level vantage point of the heightened, larger-than-life scope of comic books before dovetailing into a pulpy adventure. As the story continues, the tone of the series nimbly shifts from transgressive character study to unsettling thriller to slapstick superhero comedy to awe-inspiring adventure. The disparate reversals between Mr. Knight and Moon Knight are playfully realized. Much like the character, Moon Knight is a prism of clashing personalities that have no business being together but cooperate harmoniously.

    The streets of Marvel have come a long way from sluggish hallway fights, skirmishes with goons in parking lots, and blatant attempts to obscure anything remotely heightened. These days, the MCU has never been prouder of its weirdness and with Marvel Studios’ Moon Knight, the future of street-level characters has never been brighter and more ambitious. Moon Knight is an indelible benchmark in Marvel Studios’ playbook.

  • Ethan Hawke on How Arthur Harrow Balances Out Oscar Isaac’s Moon Knight

    Ethan Hawke on How Arthur Harrow Balances Out Oscar Isaac’s Moon Knight

    Marvel Studios’ upcoming Disney+ series will introduce us to a very different type of hero. Moon Knight will introduce us to Steven Grant, who realizes that he may have multiple personalities locked within his head in addition to a deity haunting him every day. Of course, if you have a hero that is struggling with his own mental illness, it does twist the usual hero-villain dynamic from other stories. That new take was what pulled Ethan Hawke to tackle the role of a villain in the series, especially with how the story embraces the mental illness to “create an unreliable narrator.”

    I mean, there [are] countless stories of mentally ill villains, and we have a mentally ill hero.  And that’s fascinating because we’ve now inverted the whole process.  And so now as the antagonist, I can’t be crazy because the hero’s crazy. So, I have to kind of find a sane lunatic or a sane malevolent force. And that was an interesting riddle for me to figure out how to be dynamic with what Oscar was doing.  And Mohamed was really embracing his mental illness as a way to create an unreliable narrator. 

    Ethan Hawke

    He also goes on to tease that once “the prism of reality” breaks down, we’ll very likely face quite a different kind of story than what we at first expected, especially when even his own character is trapped in his own beliefs.

    Once you’ve broken the prism of reality, everything that the audience is seeing is from a skewed point of view. And that’s really interesting for the villain because am I even being seen as I am? And it’s also, I think, that was our riddle, and we came up with somebody who was trying to save the world. And in his mind, he’s Saint Harrow, you know?  I mean, he thinks he’s gonna be part of the great solution.

    Ethan Hawke

    We’re only a week away from the first episode releasing on Disney+, which will finally give us a clearer look at how unreliable Steven is, especially if we see him fight his other personalities for control. Oscar Isaac also was pulled in as this project “was a real opportunity to do something completely different” not only for a comic book adaptation but also within the MCU. So, we’ll see if the series will force our hands to rewatch it to get the full picture once all six episodes premiere starting March 30th.

  • ‘Black Panther’s Ryan Coogler Also Working on Disney+’s ‘Ironheart’

    ‘Black Panther’s Ryan Coogler Also Working on Disney+’s ‘Ironheart’

    There are quite a few Disney+ series on our horizon, and among them is the newcomer Ironheart. It surprised many that the young hero was going to get her own series. During the Disney’s Investors Day in 2019, Dominique Thorne was already cast in the role and we would later found out we’ll meet her for the first time in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. So, it immediately built up a curious connection between the franchises, but it turns out there is one more connection.

    During the Oscars, ExtraTV got a chance to interview Anthony Ramos, who just recently was announced as a new addition to the upcoming series with a potential larger role moving forward in the MCU. While talking about his upcoming Disney+ premiere, he also revealed that Ryan Coogler, the director of the Black Panther films, is involved with the project.

    Yeah that’s what we hope for. I feel blessed. It’s an amazing project. Incredible people, Chinaka Hodge and Ryan Coogler, and just like a dope squad, Dominique Thorne and I feel blessed and grateful.

    Anthony Ramos

    It’s quite a curious reveal. While he is busy working on the upcoming Wakanda-focused Disney+ series as part of his new deal with the studio. Well, it looks like that he’s also adding his talent to the project to keep it consistent going from her first introduction into her solo adventure. We don’t know how she might play into that film, and how it might inspire her to also build her own Iron Man armor..

    Source: Extra TV via The Direct

  • CW’s ‘Gotham Knights’ Finds its Stephanie Brown

    CW’s ‘Gotham Knights’ Finds its Stephanie Brown

    It looks like the cats for Gotham Knights is continuing to grow, as The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that the CW series has found its Stephanie Brown. All American‘s Anna Lore has joined the production of an already stacked cast that consists of Morgan Olivia, Navia Robinson, Fallon Smythe and many more. They even recently added Mischa Collins, another CW veteran, as the Harvey Dent. Her casting also confirms our piece from February that she would join the production.

    The series will explore a Gotham that just went through the murder of Bruce Wayne, as his adopted son must form an alliance with his rogue’s gallery’s kids. Lore‘s Brown is teased as sarcastic but very smart. There’s no word if she’ll embrace her alter ego of Spoiler, as she was the daughter of Cluemaster in the comics. The character has appeared in CW’s Batwoman played by Morgan Kohan. Mae Whitman also voiced the character in the animated series Young Justice.

    It’ll be interesting to see who else might get cast for the series, as there are still some open spots to potentially get filled. Gotham Knights is also getting a video game adaptation but with a very different set of characters and storyline, as the only connection is the murder of Batman. It’s also not the only time the character was taken out of comission in some form or another in a CW series, as Batwoman did a similar storyline to keep him out of Gotham. Here’s hoping that Wayne gets one chance to live in one of these series.

    Source: The Hollywood Reporter

  • ‘One Piece’: How Netflix’s East Blue Saga Could Differ From the Manga

    ‘One Piece’: How Netflix’s East Blue Saga Could Differ From the Manga

    We’ve still got quite some time ahead of us until the live-action adaptation of One Piece hits Netflix. The team has been hard at work bringing the manga to life, as we even saw some set photos find their way online. We’ve gotten glimpses at ships being worked on and even a first look at their take on the Marines’ design. They offered our first look at some of the tweaks and changes that will result from the new medium. Of course, it opens the question what else might change and I thought I’d give it a shot to theorize what aspects of the original East Blue Saga that might get adapted from the original manga.

    Nami’s Anime-Inspired Introduction

    Just like how the live-action Cowboy Bebop introduced Faye Valentine in its first episode, we can probably expect the same with Emily Rudd‘s Nami. Alvida’s ship was one of the first to be spotted on set, and she was the first to share a photo from the set. Plus, her character arc is at the core of the East Blue Saga, as Arlong technically acts as the “big bad” before they set out to the Grand Line. Her early introduction alongside a potential set-up for the later part of the season would work to also establish a few plot points that you usually see introduced in the pilot episode

    Ironically, this wouldn’t the first time that Nami gets an earlier introduction, as it happened in the anime. While in the manga we first meet her in Orange Town, the first animated adaptation took a different approach. We meet her earlier in the story, as she’s looting one of Alvida’s ships. There’s even a chance that we’ll see her lurking in the background in Shells Town, as Luffy makes his way to recruit Zoro and face Captain Morgan. Taking inspiration from the anime would work to switch up the opening of the manga, which was still finding its footing at the time with each island acting like a self-contained story.

    Morgan’s Expanded Role

    Speaking of Captain Morgen, I do believe he’ll likely have a bigger role in the live-action adaptation. Not only did we get a glimpse of Garp’s ship, where he was arrested and then fled from, but it’s not uncommon for adaptations to combine characters. Morgan has ties to Kuro and was one of the reasons the former pirate captain was able to pull of his scheme. Yet, he doesn’t really factor into the story after that, but there is one potential role expansion he could get. We later meet a Marine captain named Nezumi during the Arlong Park Arc. It was a new character that pretty much also solidified the corruption within the Marines.

    Even after fleeing, Morgan could still be in his uniform with some corrupted soldiers that stuck by his side. Perhaps he tries to find refuge at Arlong Park, where the Fishman uses the opportunity to make use of the fleeing Marine. As Nami wasn’t directly involved with his arc, she might have no idea who he is. So, him arriving and taking her treasure away, forcing her to start over, would fit within story and add an extra layer of connectivity between the East Blue. Plus, we won’t need an additional character introduction while also further fleshing out what was once a one-sided villain.

    Garp’s Increased Role

    Garp’s ship being built is a potential tease that we’ll get Coby and Helmeppo’s training arc sprinkled throughout the series. It’s unclear how much time it’ll take up, but there’s a potential to include them as a showcase of the aftermath that the Straw Hats leave in their wake. We get a few more moments with characters otherwise would’ve left behind and see how this pirate crew influences the world around them. Lieutenant “Double Ironfist” Fullbody could even be part of his Marine group that ended up going ahead to the Baratie, which might even work as a little reference early on if Garp shows up in the pilot episode.

    We also learn in the manga that he wants Luffy to join the Marines. So, it wouldn’t be too surprising for him to arrive in Windmill Village hoping to recruit him before he goes his pirate ways only to be too late. It isn’t until later that we find out that’s the only reason he’s in the East Blue to begin with, as everyone is confused why he’s so focused on a small-time pirate. Plus, his inclusion is a great move to also show the two-sides of the Marines. We want to root for Coby joining the group, but mostly meet very corrupted captains throughout the East Blue. In a way, he a perfect counter balance that there is more to this group, especially to set up Smoker’s apperance in Loguetown.

    Less Islands, More Ships

    This change is something I thought off during our recordings of Den Den Murphy, which you can listen to the latest episode by clicking here. We’re seeing a lot of big ships being built and it would seem strange to do so if they are only set dressing. Just like in the anime, I do believe that Alivda’s storyline will be directly on her ship rather than a random island. It works well for the story and adds a nice flair to the series, as it’s odd how little we spend on boats given it’s a pirate story. Yet, I do believe it’s not the only time and would even argue they’d cut one of the bigger islands in addition to the one Gaimon is stuck on, and move it to a ship.

    I went back-and-forth on this a lot, but my theory would be that we might skip Straw Hats’ time in Orange Town. Not the storyline, but them taking on Buggy on the island. The only important landmark is the pet store protected by Chouchou. The Buggy pirates could have already destroyed it in the series, and the little dog is trying to retrieve the only thing that remains of his owner. As such, he chased the the circus-inspired crew to their ship where the story takes place. Recent set photos by the South African President revealed a circus tent, which was part of Buggy’s ship named Big Top. It would work as a creative backdrop and mix the story up as we mostly traveled from one town to another in the original.

    More Foreshadowing

    As you’ll likely notice, most of my theories on the changes are based on building more connectivity. The East Blue Saga is the most “independent” storyline as each arc doesn’t necessarily built into the next. Seeing them interweave some minor plot points that build or or connect to later makes a lot of sense to grab viewer’s attention across its first season. Morgan referencing his capture of Kuro before we realize what truly happened, people discussing Don Krieg being the first in a long-time to attempt the Grand Line, and so much more could be sprinkled throughout to add some foreshadowing.

    Yet, I’d also go one step further and say that I do think they might add elements from later storylines that are hinted at before they even enter the Grand Line. References to Sanji’s real backstory and the Germa 66 would make sense as a small indication, even if it’s just him reading the comic “Sora, Warrior of the Sea.” Zoro being confronted by a member of Baroque Works makes sense, as it is referenced in the manga but never got to see it happen. Even just thinking about the infamous execution of “Gold” Roger opens up so many possibilities.

    With still some time until we even get a trailer for the adaptation, it’s fun to speculate and theorize how they might adapt Eichiiro Oda‘s famous manga. There’s a whole community that has built around this series and if you’re interested you can check out the Discord by clicking here to share your thoughts on the project.

  • First Reviews are Mixed on ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’

    First Reviews are Mixed on ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’

    The long-awaited sequel to the surprise hit of 2019, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 aims to introduce the non-gaming world to Knuckles and the return of Jim Carrey‘s Dr. Robotnik. It’s predecessor was a surprise hit as it managed to pull in some decent numbers before the pandemic truly hit. As such, a sequel announcement was inevitable and the studio has so much trust in the project that they even announced a third entry alongside a Knuckles-focused spinoff ahead of its release. Now, the first reviews have arrived and they seem a bit mixed on the film. Here are some of the reviews:

    Overstuffed with frantic action and framed by Sonic’s wisecracking commentary, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 will appeal to family audiences seeking holiday distractions even if it doesn’t break new ground elaborating the franchise’s sprawling universe of intersecting characters and plotlines.

    Justin Lowe – The Hollywood Reporter

    Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is a more confident movie than its predecessor, delivering the same blend of frenetic family fun and nostalgic beats for the long-time fans. Ironically for a movie about a speedy hedgehog, the issue this time around is that it all goes on a bit too long.

    Ian Sandwell – Digital Spy

    There were also some reviews that had some issues with the film:

    An hour and a half would’ve been a perfectly fine run time, whereas at two hours and change, “Sonic 2” wears out its welcome well before it turns into yet another phone-it-in franchise entry — the kind where storms gather, a column of fluorescent light shoots up to the sky and everything becomes apocalyptic.

    Peter Debruge – Variety

    Curse or no curse, a franchise is burgeoning, and so in every respect Sonic The Hedgehog 2 is really just more of the same. Steered by largely the same creative team as before, this is simply more fairly generic and forgettable family fodder: a Saturday-morning cartoon with a Hollywood budget, targeted primarily at an audience of eight-year-olds.

    John Nugent – Empire

    Source: Rotten Tomatoes

  • Ryan Reynolds Teases the Return of a Fan Favorite Character for ‘Deadpool 3’

    Ryan Reynolds Teases the Return of a Fan Favorite Character for ‘Deadpool 3’

    After a lengthy absence from the news cycle, Deadpool 3 has made its way back into the spotlight again recently. The film, which will be co-produced by star Ryan Reynold’s own production company, will see Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, who wrote the first two films, team up with new director Shawn Levy to bring the Merc With a Mouth to the MCU.

    Of course, with Deadpool 3 being the first time a Fox-owned IP makes the jump to the MCU from the pre-existing continuity, fans have been eager to learn what other characters, if any, would also make the jump. While it’s not Josh Brolin’s Cable or Zazie Beetz’s Domino, Reynolds may have just given fans an answer to their question.

    It’s certainly no confirmation, but Reynolds’ reply to Leslie Uggams, who play Deadpool’s roomie and bestie, Blind Al, in the first two installments COULD be an indication that the actress will return for the third go around. Uggams is great in the role, playing it straight opposite Reynolds’ over the top humor, and would be a welcome addition to the film as the characters jump into the MCU.

    With a director on board and the script, originally written by Wendy and Lizzie Molyneux, heading to Reese and Wernick for a once-over, Deadpool 3 could be looking at going into production in the first quarter of 2023, putting it on track for a 2024 release.

  • RUMOR: Kevin Bacon May Appear in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ or Its Holiday Special

    RUMOR: Kevin Bacon May Appear in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ or Its Holiday Special

    Here’s an interesting rumor, as a Redditor by the name of u/CassandraOracle has shared some insight into the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 productions. They were filming near her some days ago and she shared some of her observations. It seems they were working on an action scene which involved Beverly Hills police cars. Yet, what stands out is that it seems word was going around that Kevin Bacon was involved with the scene.

    The addition of Kevin Bacon would be a perfect way to round out the third entry of the trilogy, as Star-Lord has an ongoing obsession with the film Footloose. What is highlighted is that the police cars may be from the past, as a retro design was on set with a hint at it potentially being the early 2000s. Drax’s stunt double was sighted on set, but unsure if he actively had a role of some kind in the scene. So, either we have some time travel shenanigans or someone is toying with Peter Quill’s mind. There’s always a chance that this is also something involving the Disney+ Holiday Special that is being developed around the same time.

    We had the famous David Hasselhoff cameo during the second entry of the franchise, when Ego briefly transformed into him to tease Peter’s role models. So, the addition of Kevin Bacon seems to likely lean towards that direction rather than him playing a character. Yet, it would be a fun twist that the actor is some kind of space warrior in his spare time adding to his theory that the actor is some kind of hero.

    Source: Reddit

  • ‘Stargirl’ Season 3 Adds Tim Gabriel as Obsidian

    ‘Stargirl’ Season 3 Adds Tim Gabriel as Obsidian

    Stargirl is a show all about legacy, with the next generation of heroes following the defeat of the original Justice Society of America. Last season Stargirl saw the introduction of Ysa Penarejo as Jennie-Lynn Hayden, better known as Jade and the daughter of Alan Scott. We didn’t get a ton of Jennie, as she struggled to control her abilities and split the town in the pursuit of finding her long-lost twin brother Todd. 

    Jennie is getting closer to uncovering the truth as Entertainment Weekly is reporting that actor Tim Gabriel has been cast as Todd Rice, Jennie’s brother, and the hero Obsidian. Todd is a member of the LGBTQ+ community and has the ability to manipulate shadows that he’s yet to be able to control. Todd found his way to mysterious folks at the Helix Institute after living on the streets.

     At the very end of Stargirl Season 2, we were introduced to Mr. Bones, the man behind the shadows at the Helix Institute, voiced by none other than Keith David, he seemed quite determined to give Blue Valley a visit. We previously theorized that Stargirl season 3 could introduce the supervillain team Helix, led by Mr. Bones.

    Gabriel is known for his work in S.W.A.T. and Why Women Kill, as well as the upcoming horror film The Death That Awaits. The upcoming third season of Stargirl has yet to set a return date but Entertainment Weekly states that we can expect the series to return sometime this Summer.

    SOURCE: Entertainment Weekly