Marvel teased a Midnight Suns project during the SDCC 2021 weekend alongside the two ensemble projects, Avengers 5 and Avengers: Secret Wars. Nothing was made official about the team-up film which could feature all the occult heroes in the MCU. It was rumored that Michael Giacchino, the director of the Disney+ special Werewolf by Night, would helm this project. However, fans are now demanding that Kevin Feige bring in Fede Álvarez for the project.
Álvarez is a hot name right now after the glimpses of his upcoming film Alien: Romulus managed to give viewers the chills at CinemaCon 2024. Fans also call for the studio to give him full creative control over an R-rated Midnight Suns project.
Fans Want Alien: Romulus Director To Helm Rumored Midnight Suns Movie
According to Variety, viewers were terrified by the bone-cracking and chest-bursting violence during a sneak peek into the upcoming Alien: Romulus. Directed by Fede Álvarez, the film still managed to instill the fear that Ridley Scott’s 1979 film did to the audiences of that generation. Ever since CinemaCon, fans have been convinced that Álvarez could create wonders with an R-rated project.
Álvarez also found his way into the radar of Marvel fans. These fans have the perfect project for the director to go full-crazy with his R-rated violence. Fans suggested that Kevin Feige hired him to direct the rumored Midnight Suns project featuring all of Marvel’s supernatural heroes. Marvel scooper @MyTimeToShineH recently revealed that the studio is interested in Álvarez too (via @MarvelNewsFilms).
The Uruguayan filmmaker is also famous for his other English language projects like Evil Dead and Don’t Breathe. One fan wanted Marvel Studio to make the Midnight Suns film R-rated and give Álvarez complete creative freedom. Another fan shared that the film would be “nuts” with Álvarez at the helm. One fan shared that both Michael Giacchino and Álvarez were great directors for the project.
One fan shared his optimism that if Alien: Romulus turned out to be a massive hit, Feige would surely hire him into the MCU. Another fan sided more with the original rumors of Giacchino directing the film. Some of the fan reactions read:
RUMOR
Marvel Studios is interested in Fede Álvarez to direct ‘MIDNIGHT SUNS’
Fede Alvarez and Michael Giacchino are two of many directors that are apparently an option for Marvel
Fede Alvarez directed the upcoming ‘ALIEN: ROMULUS’ pic.twitter.com/WgxpvRsdeL
— MarvelFilmNews (@MarvelNewsFilms) May 5, 2024
That would be fucking amazing, GIVE IT AN R RATING AND LET HIM GO NUTS!
— Leroy Patterson (@HumanTackboard) May 5, 2024
If this happens, I'm going nuts.
Also, I don't think it's impossible. 👀 https://t.co/wXPson1tCB
— The Other Hawkeye (@AvengingCoffee) May 5, 2024
They’re cooking so far with the directors they want to helm the project 🔥
— Bart (Deadpool & Wolverine Era) (@Bart2389) May 5, 2024
If Alien Romulus does good I can definitely see Kevin Feige wanting to bring him into the MCU.
— Colby_R (@Colfern326) May 5, 2024
Its too perfect. I kinda like giacchino more visually. That man got SAUCE.
— !🇵🇸! (@newdayspiderman) May 5, 2024
Fede Álvarez’s upcoming film in the Alien franchise will feature Cailee Spaeny of Priscilla and Civil War fame in the lead. The young cast also includes Upgraded fame Archie Renaux and Superman fame Isabela Merced. The film is scheduled to be released in theaters on August 16, 2024.
What Do We Know About Midnight Suns Project From Marvel Studios?
The Midnight Suns (or Midnight Sons) project was first teased at SDCC 2021 (via Reddit). Industry insider Daniel Richtman stated that a Midnight Suns project is in early development at Marvel Studios in February. He also suggested the studio was looking for Michael Giacchino as the director after his brilliant work with the critically acclaimed special Werewolf by Night.
The comic version of Midnight Sons predominantly featured Ghostriders Danny Ketch and Johnny Blaze, Blade, and Morbius among other characters. The MCU version could feature Doctor Strange, Moon Knight, Werewolf by Night, Blade, Agatha Harkness, Black Knight from Eternals, and Man-Thing. The film could also introduce the Ghost Rider character, who’s a pretty important part of the team.
Midnight Suns became more popular after the tactical role-playing game of the same name was released in 2022 by Firaxis Games. The game also featured Marvel’s supernatural team as central players while other properties like the Avengers, X-Men, and Runaways also appeared in the gameplay.
