moon knight is the next MCU series to come to Disney Plus, but it’s the standalone nature of the project that drew Ethan Hawke.

Speaking with Golden News, Hawke outlined why this origin story stood out to him.

“I love, you know, when you see Iron Man for the first time, or when I see Black Panther for the first time, where I don’t know the origin story, I don’t know all the characters, they really tell me a new legend. . And he was so happy when we first talked about this that he pulled the plug, because it gives us so much more freedom. And as an audience member, that’s what I want, I don’t want to know what’s going to happen.”

On moon knightHawke plays the villainous Arthur Harrow, a cult leader who is obsessed with power and has the ability to open portals through time. However, all may not be as it seems, as Marc Spector/Moon Knight (played by Oscar Isaac) has dissociative identity disorder and he may not be the most reliable narrator. Is Harrow really evil, or is there something more to his motives?

Both movies Hawke referenced were origin movies and were game-changers in their own right. Iron Man was the first foray into the MCU and Black Panther he explored the world of Wakanda and was the first black MCU hero to star in his own movie. Both told stories that introduced people to new legends, and that’s what the actor hopes to capture in moon knight.

The MCU is known for its various cameos, Easter eggs, and teasers for the next big blockbuster in the franchise. Much of the hype surrounding Spider-Man: No Way Home it was for the two previous Spider-Men (Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield) to return, as well as notable villains Doctor Octopus (Alfred Molina), Green Goblin (Willem Dafoe), and Electro (Jamie Foxx).

moon knight it will break new ground in the sense that it will be more mature than previous MCU projects. Marvel president Kevin Feige has said it’s more brutal and pushes the limits than fans expect.

moon knight will be available to stream on Disney Plus starting March 30.