• This image released by Disney+ shows Oscar Isaac in a scene from "Moon Knight," premiering March 30. (Disney+ via AP)
    This image released by Disney+ shows Oscar Isaac in a scene from "Moon Knight," premiering March 30. (Disney+ via AP)
  • The series was directed by Mohamed Diab, the first Arab to direct a Marvel Studios production. Photo: Marvel Studios
    The series was directed by Mohamed Diab, the first Arab to direct a Marvel Studios production. Photo: Marvel Studios
  • Oscar Isaac as the Moon Knight during a fight scene. Photo: Disney+ via AP
    Oscar Isaac as the Moon Knight during a fight scene. Photo: Disney+ via AP
  • 'Moon Knight' is available to watch on Disney+ in the UAE. Photo: Disney+ via AP
    'Moon Knight' is available to watch on Disney+ in the UAE. Photo: Disney+ via AP
  • Oscar Isaac as Marc Spector and Khonshu, voiced by F Murray Abraham. Photo: Marvel Studios
    Oscar Isaac as Marc Spector and Khonshu, voiced by F Murray Abraham. Photo: Marvel Studios

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Oscar Isaac appears to confirm ‘Moon Knight’ season two in a TikTok video

Director Mohamed Diab shared footage showing himself and the American actor in Cairo

Maan Jalal
Maan Jalal

August 07, 2022

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Fans of the Emmy-nominated Marvel show Moon Knight do not have to worry about the future of the show.

While no official announcement has been released by Disney+ or Marvel Studios regarding a second season, it seems that the star of the show Oscar Isaac has far from subtly confirmed it.

A TikTok video posted on executive producer and director Mohamed Diab’s daughter’s account, with the caption “since y’all have been asking”, has gone viral. While sailing across a body of water, Diab’s daughter asks both Diab and Isaac who is present if there will be another season of Moon Knight.

“Why else would we be in Cairo?” Isaac responds.

Diab also posted the video on his Twitter account with the caption “Moon Knight season 2?”

The video has been viewed more than four million times, with comments from fans of the show excited by the slightly scripted but informal announcement.

While it may not be official, the acting and directing duo are in Cairo, which has led fans to believe that the second season of Moon Knight will be set in Egypt.

That fans are eager for any sign of a second season is understandable. Not only did season one end with a cliffhanger, but Moon Knight has also been marketed as a limited series that would not be returning for another season.

Moon Knight stars Golden Globe winner Isaac in his superhero live-action debut as Steven Grant/Marc Spector. It also features May Calamawy as Layla, Ethan Hawke as Arthur Harrow and F Murray Abraham as the voice of Khonshu.

Created by Jeremy Slater for Disney+, Moon Knight tells the story of two characters, Marc Spector and Steven Grant, in the same body. The two alter egos played by Isaac, are the result of dissociative identity disorder (DID).

The story takes a turn when Spector and Grant also discover that they have the powers of an Egyptian moon god. Grant and Spector must learn how to control these super powers, while also solving the mysteries of ancient Egyptian gods — all from the same body.

Critics and Marvel fans alike have praised Moon Knight for its engaging storytelling, performances from a stellar cast, its sensitive portrayal of DID — and for depicting Cairo and Egyptians in an authentic light.

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    Iman Vellani as Ms Marvel, left, and Matt Lintz as Bruno. All photos: Marvel Studios
  • Iman Vellani plays Ms Marvel/Kamala Khan in 'Ms Marvel'.
    Iman Vellani plays Ms Marvel/Kamala Khan in 'Ms Marvel'.
  • The series came out on June 8.
    The series came out on June 8.
  • The release of the series coincided with the official launch of Disney+ in the Middle East.
    The release of the series coincided with the official launch of Disney+ in the Middle East.
  • Marvel fans in the Middle East can watch the show on Disney+.
    Marvel fans in the Middle East can watch the show on Disney+.
  • Rish Shah as Kamran, left, and Iman Vellani as Ms Marvel.
    Rish Shah as Kamran, left, and Iman Vellani as Ms Marvel.
  • Kamala Khan, left, is the first Muslim superhero.
    Kamala Khan, left, is the first Muslim superhero.
  • From left: Yasmeen Fletcher as Nakia; Matthew Lintz as Bruno; and Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan.
    From left: Yasmeen Fletcher as Nakia; Matthew Lintz as Bruno; and Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan.
  • Kamala Khan, aged 16, first appeared in an August 2013 edition of 'Captain Marvel', and landed her own comic book series in February 2014.
    Kamala Khan, aged 16, first appeared in an August 2013 edition of 'Captain Marvel', and landed her own comic book series in February 2014.
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  • She was in part created by comic book artist Sana Amanat, who has said the character was sparked by her own experiences as a Pakistani-American Muslim.
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  • From left: Mohan Kapur as Yusuf, Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan, Saagar Shaikh as Aamir and Nimra Bucha as Najma.
    From left: Mohan Kapur as Yusuf, Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan, Saagar Shaikh as Aamir and Nimra Bucha as Najma.
  • It’s a big responsibility for the Pakistani-Canadian actress, 19, and one that is eagerly anticipated.
    It’s a big responsibility for the Pakistani-Canadian actress, 19, and one that is eagerly anticipated.
  • While Khan’s religion is an important part of her character, it doesn’t define her.
    While Khan’s religion is an important part of her character, it doesn’t define her.
  • Kamala represents so much about fan culture what it is to be a Marvel fan, says Vellani.
    Kamala represents so much about fan culture what it is to be a Marvel fan, says Vellani.
  • Kamala Khan is also a student, a sister, a confused teenage girl and a huge Marvel fan.
    Kamala Khan is also a student, a sister, a confused teenage girl and a huge Marvel fan.
Email sent to Uber team from chief executive Dara Khosrowshahi

From: Dara

To: Team@

Date: March 25, 2019 at 11:45pm PT

Subj: Accelerating in the Middle East

Five years ago, Uber launched in the Middle East. It was the start of an incredible journey, with millions of riders and drivers finding new ways to move and work in a dynamic region that’s become so important to Uber. Now Pakistan is one of our fastest-growing markets in the world, women are driving with Uber across Saudi Arabia, and we chose Cairo to launch our first Uber Bus product late last year.

Today we are taking the next step in this journey—well, it’s more like a leap, and a big one: in a few minutes, we’ll announce that we’ve agreed to acquire Careem. Importantly, we intend to operate Careem independently, under the leadership of co-founder and current CEO Mudassir Sheikha. I’ve gotten to know both co-founders, Mudassir and Magnus Olsson, and what they have built is truly extraordinary. They are first-class entrepreneurs who share our platform vision and, like us, have launched a wide range of products—from digital payments to food delivery—to serve consumers.

I expect many of you will ask how we arrived at this structure, meaning allowing Careem to maintain an independent brand and operate separately. After careful consideration, we decided that this framework has the advantage of letting us build new products and try new ideas across not one, but two, strong brands, with strong operators within each. Over time, by integrating parts of our networks, we can operate more efficiently, achieve even lower wait times, expand new products like high-capacity vehicles and payments, and quicken the already remarkable pace of innovation in the region.

This acquisition is subject to regulatory approval in various countries, which we don’t expect before Q1 2020. Until then, nothing changes. And since both companies will continue to largely operate separately after the acquisition, very little will change in either teams’ day-to-day operations post-close. Today’s news is a testament to the incredible business our team has worked so hard to build.

It’s a great day for the Middle East, for the region’s thriving tech sector, for Careem, and for Uber.

Uber on,

Dara

Updated: August 07, 2022, 4:32 PM
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