Whereas Kevin Feige and Marvel Studios have slowed down the tempo of bringing new MCU TV reveals to followers with Disney+ subscriptions, there are nonetheless loads of high-profile initiatives which might be already confirmed for our future enjoyment. Some of the thrilling superhero initiatives from any studio is the primary live-action sequence dedicated to Marvel Man, with Watchmen breakout Yahya Abdul-Mateen II having been forged within the lead position of Simon Williams. It now appears like issues are shaping up behind the scenes forward of the deliberate filming begin, with one other big forged report indicating that Worry the Strolling Useless and Justified vet Demetrius Grosse has joined the present within the position that appears destined to grow to be the MCU’s Grim Reaper.
Following up on rumors that began popping up on-line earlier in March 2023, TVLine is reporting that Grosse is formally signed as much as tackle the position of Eric Williams, who’s not solely the brother of Yahya Abdul-Matteen II’s Simon, however can also be a key Marvel character in his personal proper. And that comedian e-book historical past is essentially what followers should go on at this level, since Marvel and Disney+ are preserving Marvel Man particulars near the vest, with neither entity formally confirming the casting information, to be anticipated.
With out something extra to go on, it’s unclear if Marvel Man will certainly ship an arc for Eric Williams that sees him taking over the Grim Reaper mantle, however I can’t think about the Powers That Be will need to shake up the canon an excessive amount of on this case. The whip good engineer was first launched to Marvel readers in 1964, and was the uncared for son of the Williams clan, being persistently shunned by his mother and father in favor of the extra beloved Simon.
His preliminary flip to villainy because the Grim Reaper was comparatively grounded, with a crime-centric mindset and tangible weapons crafted by the Tinkerer, equivalent to his signature scythe and its number of makes use of. It was later within the Marvel character’s existence when Grim Reaper was granted a extra mystical and supernatural energy set, with the power to boost the lifeless, teleport, and trigger hallucinations in others, to call just a few.
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Coincidentally sufficient (or not), Demetrius Grosse is definitely considerably expert in utilizing blades with longer handles, as one among his Worry the Strolling Useless characters utilized a bigass battle axe as his weapon of selection. Which doesn’t essentially imply that the TV iteration of his character will get a multi-functional scythe in Marvel Man, however it appears foolish to think about the present casting an actor with such an intimidating presence with out the purpose of constructing him an intimidating villain in some unspecified time in the future, even when he might not begin out that means.
As a result of for all of the Marvel tales and arcs that pit Grim Reaper in opposition to the Avengers and different heroes, there are additionally sure plots the place Eric Williams serves a extra protagonistic position, although normally as a method of taking out different villains versus teaming up with the nice man purely for virtuous causes. As such, I’d count on the Disney+ sequence to arrange the brothers’ relationship in such a means that it’s as impactful as attainable when Eric turns to his darker urges. That mentioned, your complete first season is perhaps arrange in order that the Grim Reaper persona is launched as a bridge to Season 2. There are many methods to deal with it, and the artistic workforce is little doubt working arduous on sorting these particulars out.
Talking of, the pinnacle author was beforehand revealed to be Andrew Visitor, of Brooklyn 9-9 and Neighborhood fame, with Shang-Chi director Destin Daniel Cretton serving as co-developer. (It’s presumed Cretton will even helm a number of episodes, however that element hasn’t been cemented simply but.) Followers can even sit up for one other returning Shang-Chi vet, as Ben Kingsley was beforehand confirmed to be reprising his MCU position for the brand new present.
Marvel Man is anticipated to start filming this spring, with a launch date but to be revealed, although it doubtless will not find yourself debuting as a part of the 2023 TV season.
