Exploring the Supernatural Side of the MCU: Laura Donnelly's Excitement for the Midnight Sons Project
A Marvel star has expressed her desire for the MCU to bring the Midnight Sons to life. Laura Donnelly, known for her role as Elsa Bloodstone in Werewolf by Night, shared her excitement for the potential supernatural team-up in the franchise. Following Oscar Isaac's confirmation of talks about a Midnight Sons project, Donnelly expressed her enthusiasm for exploring the monster horror universe within the MCU.
Isaac revealed discussions about the Midnight Sons project during an interview on the Happy, Sad, Confused podcast. He emphasized the importance of treating the material seriously, particularly in Moon Knight's portrayal of DID. Donnelly echoed the sentiments of many MCU fans who are eager to see the supernatural side of the franchise expanded, expressing her interest in seeing Elsa and Werewolf by Night join a larger team.
The MCU already includes characters from the Midnight Sons in Marvel Comics, such as Doctor Strange, Wong, Moon Knight, Elsa Bloodstone, Werewolf by Night, Iron Fist, Man-Thing, and Doctor Voodoo. The development of Blade further adds to the potential roster of team members. Ryan Gosling has been suggested as a fan-favorite choice for Ghost Rider, with Isaac endorsing the casting as a "no-brainer." Gosling confirmed discussions about the role but noted that it is a complex situation.
Laura Donnelly's enthusiasm for the Midnight Sons and her desire to see Elsa and Werewolf by Night join a larger team reflect the excitement surrounding the potential expansion of the supernatural corner of the MCU. With a diverse range of characters already established within the franchise, the possibility of a Midnight Sons project offers a new and intriguing direction for Marvel Studios to explore.