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Moon Knight: Who is he and who can play him?

By Michael Johnson

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 23: President of Marvel Studios Kevin Feige took part today in the Disney+ Showcase at Disney’s D23 EXPO 2019 in Anaheim, Calif. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 23: President of Marvel Studios Kevin Feige took part today in the Disney+ Showcase at Disney’s D23 EXPO 2019 in Anaheim, Calif. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney) /
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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 01: Shia LaBeouf attends the LA Special Screening Of Roadside Attractions’ “The Peanut Butter Falcon” at ArcLight Hollywood on August 01, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 01: Shia LaBeouf attends the LA Special Screening Of Roadside Attractions’ “The Peanut Butter Falcon” at ArcLight Hollywood on August 01, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images) /

3. Shia LaBeouf

This probably wasn’t a name fans were expecting to see on this list, and understandably so. LaBeouf hasn’t done himself any favors to warrant Hollywood fandom. Admittedly, there’s no other actor that invokes divisiveness like Shia LaBeouf. Especially when his name is mentioned in a fancast.

Still, seeing him a superhero film almost seems inevitable. He has the capability to pull off a hero as complex as Moon Knight. He’d bring a different dynamic than some of the other actors on the list since he is younger than most.

LaBeouf is a polarizing individual whose complex nature translates into his work. Some fans may know him from his role in the Transformers series — before the reboot.

Lately, it seems he’s fallen off mainstream Hollywood’s radar, but he continues to make quality films. LaBeouf’s career is littered with examples that prove how elite of an actor he really is. One of the many films include his role in the military-focused film Fury.

American Honey saw critics praise his performance as the partying and troubled Jake. In the sports bio-drama, Borg vs McEnroe, LaBeouf once again received critical praise. He played highly decorated record-holder John Patrick McEnroe.

Having him be part of the MCU would be a treat. Playing someone with the depth of Moon Knight is ideally suited for LaBeouf.

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