Moon Knight actor Oscar Isaac says he bought worthwhile recommendation from Robert Downey Jr: ‘First Iron Man movie remains an inspiration’

Oscar Isaac debuts within the Marvel Cinematic Universe with a Disney+ TV sequence referred to as Moon Knight, through which he dons the function of the titular Marvel character. Real identify Marc Spector, Moon Knight, the character has dissociative id dysfunction and has hassle distinguishing between actuality and hallucination.

He turns into a vigilante, whereas gaining powers on account of his physique being a conduit of the Egyptian moon god Khonshu.

While Isaac is used to each indie and blockbuster films (the latter due to Star Wars sequel trilogy), Marvel have to be an entire completely different ballgame. In a current interview, he has revealed that to assist him get into this world, he obtained recommendation from none aside from Tony Stark himself. He stated since Robert Downey Jr was already a pal, he bought to study in regards to the course of. He additionally praised the primary Iron Man film.

While talking to Extra TV, he stated, “I did talk to Robert Downey Jr. quite a bit. I talked to him a lot. I mean, he’s a friend already, and so just talking to him about it and just what his sense of it is and how his process has been and he was such a great great person to talk to, obviously about the whole thing. And also for me, the biggest inspiration to this day, is still that first Iron Man movie, it is just so good.”

He additionally stated Downey Jr praised Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige, referred to as him a “genius”.

“I think the thing is he really said that Kevin Feige is a genius and he’s a collaborator, and so don’t be afraid to come in and give your ideas and give your thoughts and to be bold with your choices,” stated Isaac.

Moon Knight has obtained constructive opinions. It holds an 83 per cent ranking on Rotten Tomatoes. The vital consensus reads, “Its entertainment value may wax and wane a bit, but Moon Knight ultimately settles into a mostly enjoyable — and refreshingly weird — spot in the MCU firmament.”