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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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NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 13: Actor Josh Harnett (L) and guest enjoy the match between Rafael Nadal of Spain and Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina on day fourteen of the 2009 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 13, 2009 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)
NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 13: Actor Josh Harnett (L) and guest enjoy the match between Rafael Nadal of Spain and Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina on day fourteen of the 2009 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 13, 2009 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images) /

2. Josh Harnett

Josh Harnett is an amazing talent. There was a time when he was considered the next big thing. That was back in the early 2000s after roles in movies like The Virgin Suicide, Black Hawk Down, Sin City, and 30 Days of Night — to name a few.

Harnett saw his star fall from grace after he disappeared from the bright lights of Hollywood. After taking time off, Harnett returned as Ethan Chandler in Penny Dreadful reminding audiences why they missed him.

In 2018, Harnett starred in the critically acclaimed film Oh Lucy!, for which he received praise for his work as John. One could only hope this was a slow rise back into the limelight. After infamously turning down Batman, Harnett could make his way into a comic book movie via Moon Knight.

Aside from his acting ability, the 6’3″ Harnett is physically imposing, playing a heavyweight boxer is plausible. Playing an unstable, tortured character with multiple personalities is a role tailor-made for Harnett.

Like Keanu Reeves, his Moon Knight would be an older version of the hero. Although he still has youthful features to portray a younger version of the hero. This could be the role that puts Harnett back on the mainstream circuit.

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