Today at the D23 Expo in California, Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige announced the arrival of three series coming to Disney+: Ms. Marvel, She-Hulk, and Moon Knight.
She-Hulk, Ms. Marvel and Moon Knight are now included in phase four of the MCU, specifically for Disney+, along with The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, WandaVision, Loki, Hawkeye, and What If…?
Ms. Marvel, aka Kamala Khan, is the first Muslim superhero for Disney and Marvel. The Pakistani-American shape-shifter from New Jersey will appear first in the TV show and then be incorporated into the MCU films.
The Hollywood Reporter announced hours before Marvel that British writer Bisha K. Ali is working as writer and showrunner.
Just announced at #D23Expo, MS. MARVEL, an original series from Marvel Studios, only on Disney+ pic.twitter.com/serwRYXsRG
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) August 23, 2019
She-Hulk aka Jennifer Walters is a lawyer who received her powers from a blood transfusion from her cousin Bruce Banner. According to Feige, this series will be close to the source material. Besides that, no other details were mentioned.
Just announced at #D23Expo, SHE-HULK, an original series from Marvel Studios, only on Disney+ pic.twitter.com/fUrYwfGLOQ
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) August 23, 2019
Moon Knight aka Marc Spector, is a boxer and marine turned mercenary who almost lose his life after a fight during an archaeological adventure in Egypt. The moon god Khonshu offers him a second chance at life in exchange of becoming Khonshu’s avatar on Earth. Feige did mention the mental instability problems the character faces.
Just announced at #D23Expo, MOON KNIGHT, an original series from Marvel Studios, only on Disney+ pic.twitter.com/iMHyl7BuAQ
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) August 23, 2019
[Sources]: GameSpot.com: Ms. Marvel Show In The Works For Disney+, She Will Join MCU Movies Too; Disney Announces Marvel She-Hulk Series For Disney Plus; Marvel Is Making A Moon Knight TV Show For Disney+. The Hollywood Reporter: ‘Ms. Marvel’ Series in the Works for Disney+ (Exclusive).