Moon Knight has finally concluded its thrilling six-episode run on Disney+. Fans of the character are unsure of when Oscar Isaac's Marc Spector/Steven Grant will return in the MCU. No official announcements have been made yet by Marvel Studios' head Kevin Feige regarding when or where audiences can expect to see Oscar Isaac's costumed hero Moon Knight return.
While audiences patiently wait for the reappearance of Moon Knight in the MCU, there's plenty of critically acclaimed indie classics and blockbuster actions movies in the back catalogue of leading star Oscar Isaac that fans can consume and digest while they wait they await the return of Marc Spector/Steven Grant. Oscar Isaac has quickly grown into one of Hollywood's most attractive stars in recent years through a number of impressive performances in a variety of unique roles.
Dune (2021)
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Denis Villeneuve's adaptation of Frank Herbert's sci-fi epic became one of the biggest cinematic hits of the pandemic era, grossing over $400 million at the worldwide box-office. Oscar Isaac stars in Dune as Duke Leto I Atreides, leader of House Atreides, and father to Timothée Chalamet's Paul Atreides.
With gorgeous visuals, stunning cinematography, and great performances by the star-studded cast, Dune is a must see for fans of sweeping sci-fi epics. Fans of Oscar Isaac will be satisfied as well, with the actor turning in a commanding performance as the patriarch of the Atreides family.
Annihilation (2018)
Stream on Netflix
Alex Garland's 2018 sci-fi psychological horror one of the best sci-fi directors working in the industry today. Oscar Isaac plays a relatively small role in the movie as Kane, a Green Beret who entered the Shimmer prior to the events of the movie, and husband to Natalie Portman's leading character Lena.
An ambiguous and haunting movie, Annihilation showcases Oscar Isaac's ability to descent into a realm of creepiness that the actor frequently employs in some of his more villainous roles.
Inside Llewyn Davis (2013)
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One of Oscar Isaac's major breakout roles came when the actor starred in leading role of Coen Brothers' comedy musical Inside Llewyn Davis, about the life of fictional folk musician Llewyn Davis struggling to achieve fame in the New York City music scene during the 1960s. Isaac is ed by a stellar ing cast, including Carey Mulligan, Adam Driver, and pop superstar Justin Timberlake.
One of the best Coen Brothers movies of all time, Inside Llewyn Davis shows off the acting prowess of Isaac, as well as his musical ability, seeing as the whole cast sung live instead of lip-syncing during the production of the movie.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)
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Starring in all three of the sequel trilogy Star Wars movies, Oscar Isaac's role as Poe Dameron is full of wasted potential after a promising introduction in J.J. Abrams' Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Isaac's Poe Dameron is introduced as the Han Solo inspired fighter pilot of Resistance, full of swagger and charisma, exemplified in his introductory scene as the beginning of The Force Awakens.
Unfortunately, Oscar Isaac's role in The Rise of Skywalker would be less impressive, characterized by unpopular writing decisions; none of which falls on Isaac who gives the movies everything he has.
The Addams Family (2019)
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One of the more family friendly cinematic offerings from Oscar Isaac comes in the form of the animated children's comedy Stranger Things, round out an impressive voice cast.
Although not a darling for critics, The Addams Family did well enough with its target audience to warrant a sequel Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
Ex Machina (2014)
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Sci-fi director Alex Garland's magnum opus (thus far), Ex Machina stars Oscar Isaac as the eccentric billionaire and technological genius Nathan Bateman who creates Ava, the humanoid A.I. played by the brilliant Alicia Vikander. Domhnall Gleeson also stars in this three-hander that explores the possibility and ethical dilemmas of artificial intelligence technology.
Ex Machina earned a number of Oscar nominations at the 88th Academy Awards, including Best Original Screenplay, but lost out to Spotlight. One of Oscar Isaac's career defining performances to date, Ex Machina is a must see for fans of the actor, and for fans of the sci-fi genre.
Drive (2011)
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Nicolas Winding Refn's stunning 2011 drama Drive, starring Ryan Gosling and Carey Mulligan in the central roles, features Oscar Isaac in a small ing role as Standard Gabriel, the husband to Mulligan's Irene. While Isaac's role is small in the grander scheme of the movie, he adds gravitas to the character.
Drive is most frequently ed for its stunning synth soundtrack and gorgeous cinematography, but the performances of the actors helped make this indie classic what it is today.
Sucker Punch (2011)
Stream on Netflix
Zack Synder's first original feature film, after his huge success in adapting Sucker Punch failed to make waves at the box-office with audiences, nor with the critics when it was released in 2011. Despite boasting an impressive cast, including Oscar Isaac as the villainous moustached head of the mental asylum, and epic visual effects, many criticized the movie for its style over substance approach, and perceived poor representation of its female characters.
Despite the backlash against the movie, there is still much to enjoy in Sucker Punch, particularly for fans of Anime, Video Games, and Oscar Isaac.
Operation Finale (2018)
Rent now on Amazon Prime
Based on real events, Operation Finale stars Oscar Isaac as Peter Malkin, a Polish-Israeli secret agent who was part of the team that captured the high ranking German-Austrian Nazi Adolf Eichmann in Argentina in 1960. Isaac also serves as a producer on this historical drama, which also features Ben Kingsley as the Nazi in hiding Adolf Eichmann.
While it doesn't have the same impact of some of the best historical drama movies of all time, like Roman Polanski's The Pianist, there is still much to enjoy in this historical drama from director Christopher Weitz
The Card Counter (2021)
Rent now on Apple TV+
Directed by legendary filmmaker Paul Schrader, The Card Counter stars Oscar Isaac as an ex-military man turned gambler haunted by his dark past searching for redemption. While not a financial hit upon release, The Card Counter faired better with critics, earning 87% from Rotten Tomatoes.
There's no denying that Oscar Isaac puts in a great performance, in an imperfect movie, as the protagonist William Tell, further cementing Isaac's position as one of Hollywood's most versatile leading men.
