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id="article-body" class="row" section="article-body" data-component="trackCWV"><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Moon Knight star Oscar Isaac reflects on his different roles in the new series.<br><br>Disney<br><br><br><br><br><br>is certainly getting value for its money from Oscar Isaac. New superhero show Moon Knight mixes Marvel's trademark cocktail of action and humor with spooky horror and intriguing Egyptian mythology, and Isaac embodies that mix of styles by playing multiple roles as a normal guy who discovers he's secretly a superhero -- whether he wants to be or not.<br>Also starring Ethan Hawke and May Calamawy, Moon Knight streams on  March 30. Speaking about the show to journalists at an online press conference Monday, Isaac described how he drew inspiration for his character's non-superhero personality from British comedy icons Peter Sellers (star of Dr. Strangelove, Casino Royale, Being There and the Pink Panther films) and Karl Pilkington. Yes, really.<br><br>Isaac plays Steven Grant, a meek museum employee who discovers that sometimes he can be a whole other person. By night, he turns into a badass international mercenary -- and if that wasn't enough, this split personality appears to take orders from an ancient Egyptian god of the moon. <br><br>Isaac describes the show as "a real opportunity to do something completely different, particularly in the MCU, to use Egyptian iconography and the superhero genre language to really focus on this internal struggle."<br><br>Part of the appeal of the role for the  and  star was to put a slightly different spin on Marvel's trademark quippy humor from wiseacres like Tony Stark and Peter Parker. "There was a chance to do a different type of comedy," said Isaac of his bumbling character, "with somebody that doesn't know they're being funny.<br><br>The show is set in London, and when Isaac asked why, he was apparently told Marvel had too many characters living in New York. Isaac wanted to follow that thought even though it meant departing from the comics: "What if we make him English?" Isaac suggested. "What if Peter Sellers was approached with a Marvel project?"<br><br>To perfect a timid British accent, the actor began with UK comedy shows like  and , as well as comedian  and curmudgeon  (sidekick to Ricky Gervais in various TV and podcast projects). He also listened to the accents of the Jewish community of North London.<br><br>The hapless English-accented Steven provides the humor, but the action kicks off when tough guy Marc Spector takes over the character's body. The brooding Spector is more what you'd expect from a violent superhero. In fact, Isaac said he "leaned into the stereotype of the tortured, dark vigilante guy ... [except] with this little Englishman living inside."<br><br>Steven Grant (Oscar Isaac) faces Marc Spector (Oscar Isaac) in Moon Knight.<br><br>Disney Plus<br><br>The two aspects of this oddball hero interact with each other on screen in various ways, which means Isaac plays two very different characters who talk to each other in mirrors and other reflections. If you have any kind of inquiries concerning where and ways to use , you can call us at our own web site. To act out those split personality scenes, Isaac needed a stand-in: so they hired his brother, journalist . "I didn't anticipate how technically demanding that was going to be," Isaac remembers, "having to show up and decide which character I was going to play first and and then try to block that out, give my brother notes, do the scene and then switch characters."<br><br>Because each scene was so meticulously choreographed, Isaac missed one of the most fun things about acting: sparking off the other performer to create unexpected moments. Still, at least his brother did the accents too.  <br><br>Isaac's English accent provides the series with lots of comic highlights, but the show's Egyptian mythology and heritage gives it a weightier foundation. Director and executive producer  made the powerful films Cairo 678 and Eshtebak (Clash) in in his home country of Egypt, and even though Moon Knight is a fantasy adventure he sees it as an intimate story.<br><br>"And the other aspect that really attracted me was the Egyptian part of it, the Egyptology," Diab said in the press conference. "As an Egyptian, we always see us depicted, or the Middle East depicted, in a way that is called Orientalism, when you see us as exotic and dehumanized. Just showing us as normal human beings and seeing even Egypt as Egypt [was appealing], because 90% of the time, Egypt [in movies] is not Egypt. Imagine Paris and you see Big Ben in the background. ... It's funny, but it hurts."<br>
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Stay tuned for the creepy twist.<br><br>Tiger Resort, owned by Japan's Universal Entertainment Corp , said Okada Manila's growth was driven by a recovery plan developed by previous officials, and influenced by the pent-up demand for leisure activities.<br><br>Later in the week a raft of economic data - including consumer prices, retail sales and factory output - should provide a glimpse of the extent to which inflation has peaked and the economy has cooled down as the Federal Reserve moves closer to next week's policy meeting, which is expected to culminate in the second straight 75 basis point interest rate hike.<br><br>k yet. Macau will enter "static management" for a week starting July 11 and residents must stay home, with rulebreakers liable to be jailed for up to two years, top city official Andre Cheong said at a press c<br><br>"We´re hoping for a slowdown, which would put the Federal Reserve in a softer stance, but on the other hand, there are lots of reasons to believe inflation could stay high and the Fed will remain aggressive."<br><br>Michelob Ultra goes bowling Instead of the Super Bowl, this Michelob Ultra ad heads to Superior Bowl, a bowling alley where plenty of stars, including Peyton Manning, Steve Buscemi and Serena Williams, are getting their bowl on.<br><br>The show is set in London, and when Isaac asked why, he was apparently told Marvel had too many characters living in New York. Isaac wanted to follow that thought even though it meant departing from the comics: "What if we make him English?" Isaac suggested. "What if Peter Sellers was approached with a Marvel project?"<br><br>Colin Jost and Scarlett Johansson for Amazon Alexa Married stars Colin Jost and Scarlett Johansson try to get their Amazon Alexa set up for the Super Bowl and discover along the way that it's a good thing Alexa devices aren't psychic.<br><br>Avocados from Mexico: Andy Richter as Caesar Avocados from Mexico always offers up witty ads. In this one, ancient Romans tailgate for a Super Bowl of sorts, with Andy Richter as Caesar, dreaming of the day when he's best known for his salad.<br><br>Filipino associates of Japanese tycoon Kazuo Okada seized the $3.3 billion casino, which is owned by Tiger Resort, Leisure & Entertainment, ousting its previous management with the help of private security guards and local police.<br><br>NEW YORK, July 11 (Reuters) - U.S.<br>stocks lost ground on Monday as a lack of catalysts left market participants warily embarking on a week back-end loaded with crucial economic data and the unofficial beginning to second-quarter earnings season.<br><br>gence. Last month Macau closed most of its businesses, ranging from bars to cinemas, as it adheres to China's zero-Covid strategy which seeks to stamp out the virus through lockdowns, strict border controls and mas<br><br>ation. The only city in China where casino gambling is permitted, Macau has seen its vital tourism revenues wiped out by some of the world's harshest measures to tackle the virus -- including tough border controls,  In case you beloved this short article in addition to you wish to obtain details concerning [http://bingbongtables.at/__media__/js/netsoltrademark.php?d=www.jiliko.com Casino online Philippines] i implore you to pay a visit to our web page. weeks-long quarantines and targeted <br><br>"And the other aspect that really attracted me was the Egyptian part of it, the Egyptology," Diab said in the press conference. "As an Egyptian, we always see us depicted, or the Middle East depicted, in a way that is called Orientalism, when you see us as exotic and dehumanized. Just showing us as normal human beings and seeing even Egypt as Egypt [was appealing], because 90% of the time, Egypt [in movies] is not Egypt. Imagine Paris and you see Big Ben in the background. ... It's funny, but it hurts."<br><br>Guy Fieri for Bud Light Seltzer Hard Soda Food show host Guy Fieri plays off his "Mayor of Flavortown" nickname with an ad in which his minions steal some Bud Light Seltzer Hard Soda and bring it back to an actual place called Flavortown.<br><br>rence. Some public services and businesses such as supermarkets and pharmacies can stay open, but casinos -- which in normal times accounted for around 80 percent of government revenue -- will need to close th<br><br>Ewan McGregor for Expedia It's gotta be hard to sell a travel-booking site during a pandemic, when travel is discouraged. Actor Ewan McGregor talks about what travel's meant to him, and how travel experiences are better than material possessions.<br><br>Market leading growth stocks pulled all three major U.S.<br>stock indexes into negative territory, with risk-off sentiment exacerbated by Macao's first casino shutdown in over two years to curb the spread of COVID-19.<br><br>Because each scene was so meticulously choreographed, Isaac missed one of the most fun things about acting: sparking off the other performer to create unexpected moments. Still, at least his brother did the accents too.  

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In the lawsuit, which The Star wants either dismissed or stayed, Kim Huyen Tran Nguyen has accused the casino of banning her and withdrawing her membership for no reason and making misleading statements to the police.

Lay's goes to Seth Rogen's wedding Lay's potato chips commercial features Seth Rogen and Paul Rudd playing themselves, prepping for Rogen's wedding and reminiscing about golden memories. Stay tuned for the creepy twist.

Tiger Resort, owned by Japan's Universal Entertainment Corp , said Okada Manila's growth was driven by a recovery plan developed by previous officials, and influenced by the pent-up demand for leisure activities.

Later in the week a raft of economic data - including consumer prices, retail sales and factory output - should provide a glimpse of the extent to which inflation has peaked and the economy has cooled down as the Federal Reserve moves closer to next week's policy meeting, which is expected to culminate in the second straight 75 basis point interest rate hike.

k yet. Macau will enter "static management" for a week starting July 11 and residents must stay home, with rulebreakers liable to be jailed for up to two years, top city official Andre Cheong said at a press c

"We´re hoping for a slowdown, which would put the Federal Reserve in a softer stance, but on the other hand, there are lots of reasons to believe inflation could stay high and the Fed will remain aggressive."

Michelob Ultra goes bowling Instead of the Super Bowl, this Michelob Ultra ad heads to Superior Bowl, a bowling alley where plenty of stars, including Peyton Manning, Steve Buscemi and Serena Williams, are getting their bowl on.

The show is set in London, and when Isaac asked why, he was apparently told Marvel had too many characters living in New York. Isaac wanted to follow that thought even though it meant departing from the comics: "What if we make him English?" Isaac suggested. "What if Peter Sellers was approached with a Marvel project?"

Colin Jost and Scarlett Johansson for Amazon Alexa Married stars Colin Jost and Scarlett Johansson try to get their Amazon Alexa set up for the Super Bowl and discover along the way that it's a good thing Alexa devices aren't psychic.

Avocados from Mexico: Andy Richter as Caesar Avocados from Mexico always offers up witty ads. In this one, ancient Romans tailgate for a Super Bowl of sorts, with Andy Richter as Caesar, dreaming of the day when he's best known for his salad.

Filipino associates of Japanese tycoon Kazuo Okada seized the $3.3 billion casino, which is owned by Tiger Resort, Leisure & Entertainment, ousting its previous management with the help of private security guards and local police.

NEW YORK, July 11 (Reuters) - U.S.
stocks lost ground on Monday as a lack of catalysts left market participants warily embarking on a week back-end loaded with crucial economic data and the unofficial beginning to second-quarter earnings season.

gence. Last month Macau closed most of its businesses, ranging from bars to cinemas, as it adheres to China's zero-Covid strategy which seeks to stamp out the virus through lockdowns, strict border controls and mas

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"And the other aspect that really attracted me was the Egyptian part of it, the Egyptology," Diab said in the press conference. "As an Egyptian, we always see us depicted, or the Middle East depicted, in a way that is called Orientalism, when you see us as exotic and dehumanized. Just showing us as normal human beings and seeing even Egypt as Egypt [was appealing], because 90% of the time, Egypt [in movies] is not Egypt. Imagine Paris and you see Big Ben in the background. ... It's funny, but it hurts."

Guy Fieri for Bud Light Seltzer Hard Soda Food show host Guy Fieri plays off his "Mayor of Flavortown" nickname with an ad in which his minions steal some Bud Light Seltzer Hard Soda and bring it back to an actual place called Flavortown.

rence. Some public services and businesses such as supermarkets and pharmacies can stay open, but casinos -- which in normal times accounted for around 80 percent of government revenue -- will need to close th

Ewan McGregor for Expedia It's gotta be hard to sell a travel-booking site during a pandemic, when travel is discouraged. Actor Ewan McGregor talks about what travel's meant to him, and how travel experiences are better than material possessions.

Market leading growth stocks pulled all three major U.S.
stock indexes into negative territory, with risk-off sentiment exacerbated by Macao's first casino shutdown in over two years to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Because each scene was so meticulously choreographed, Isaac missed one of the most fun things about acting: sparking off the other performer to create unexpected moments. Still, at least his brother did the accents too.