'Moon Knight' director slams 'Wonder Woman 1984' over Egypt scenes: 'It was a disgrace'

'Wonder Woman 1984' is one of the films that Hollywood has portrayed Egypt inauthentically, says director Mohamed Diab. Photo: Handout

Marvel's upcoming series Moon Knight features four of six episodes directed by Mohamed Diab, the Egyptian screenwriter and filmmaker best known for his feature directorial debut Cairo 678 and his 2021 Venice world premiere Amira.

The Marvel series incorporates elements of Ancient Egyptian mythology in telling the story of Marc Spector (Oscar Isaac), a mercenary who becomes the conduit of the Egyptian moon god Khonshu.