The Direct Podcast: Loki Season 2 Update, Robert Downey Jr. & Star Wars, MCU Scores Draft

By Matt Roembke Posted: January 10, 2021

We've had a full week of news, and we break it all down!

Oscar Isaac has been confirmed to be playing the titular character of the Disney+ Moon Knight series, set to release in 2022. This is not only a huge move for the MCU, but also a great chance for Oscar Isaac to get another shot in the big-budget franchise space.

Robert Downey Jr. has been rumored to be in talks to join the Star Wars universe. What type of character can the MCU legend bring to the Star Wars universe? We talk about what it may look like to get a Tony Stark from a galaxy far, far away.

We also talk about all of the amazing names Disney and Lucas Films continue to attach to future projects.

And finally, we meet up with the guys from the Friends From Work Podcast ! We talk about what it is like to be covering the wild Marvel Cinematic Universe slate in 2021. And then they join us for an epic Direct Draft as we pick our favorite scores and themes from the MCU so far.