'Werewolf By Night' Is Here! Cast, Trailer, How to Watch Marvel Studios' Spooky Special and More
??Just in time for Halloween, Marvel Studios is releasing Werewolf by Night on Disney+. The TV special, premiering on Friday, Oct. 7, is the first of its kind for the studio. It's also Marvel's first attempt to bring some of its horror-themed characters to the popular Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) under Disney's umbrella.
Marvel fans may have had a taste of the brand's horror elements in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, but this is full-fledged spooky stuff. Here's how to watch Werewolf by Night, the Werewolf by Night cast and more details about the show and character Jack Russell (adorable, right?) so you feel prepared for the next full moon.
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How can I watch Werewolf by Night?
Werewolf by Night is available to stream on Disney+ as of Oct. 7, 2022. It is part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and will likely be grouped with Marvel's shows and movies. This marks the Marvel Cinematic Universe's first TV special.
When is the Werewolf by Night release date?
Werewolf by Night premiered on Disney+ on Oct. 7, 2022, at 3 a.m. EST.
Who is in the Werewolf by Night cast?
The Werewolf by Night cast includes:
Gael García Bernal as Jack Russell
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Gael García Bernal stars as Jack Russell, the titular Werewolf by Night. In the MCU, Russell maintains his human intelligence when he transforms into a wolf man (and at times a full-blown wolf).
Laura Donnelly as Elsa Bloodstone
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Elsa Bloodstone is essentially the Buffy the Vampire Slayer of the Marvel Comics Universe. She comes from a family of monster hunters, but in the MCU's Werewolf by Night, she dislikes her family's line of work.
Elsa Bloodstone's father, monster hunter Ulysses Bloodstone, is featured in the special in a zombie-like state.
Eugenie Bondurant as Linda
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Eugenie Bondurant has made a name for herself in horror in recent years. In addition to playing Linda in Werewolf by Night, she also appears as Miss Carol in Anne Rice's Interview With the Vampire on AMC and was in The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It in 2021.
Kirk R. Thatcher as Jovan
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Kirk R. Thatcher plays Jovan in Werewolf by Night. He's an experienced actor with more than 36 screen credits, including a cameo in Spider-Man: Homecoming. He's also a producer and writer on projects including Star Trek IV and the beloved series Dinosaurs.
Harriet Samson Harris as Verusa
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Harriet Samson Harris stars as Ulysses Bloodstone's widow, Verusa. In Werewolf by Night, she leads a group of clandestine monster hunters.
Leonardo Nam as Simon
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Leonardo Nam plays Simon. You may recognize him as Lutz from Westworld, Aubrey from MacGyver, Matthew Kim/Melting Point in The Flash, Michael Lau in Betas, or Dave from Maggie.
Daniel J. Watts in an undisclosed role
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Daniel J. Watts has an undisclosed role in Werewolf by Night. He's previously appeared in The Last O.G. as Felony, The Deuce as Chauncey, Blindspot as Freddy, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel as Henry.
Al Hamacher as Billy Swan
Billy Swan is played by Al Hamacher in Werewolf by Night. Little is known about the role or the character, and he hasn't yet been seen in the trailer (at least that most of us can tell!). Hamacher has previously appeared as Gerald in Cobra Kai.
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Is there a Werewolf by Night trailer?
A trailer for Werewolf by Night was released on Sept. 10, 2022. In it, viewers can see that Marvel pays a huge homage to classic monster movies. The trailer reveals that Verusa planned a monster hunt knowing that someone among the group of hunters is a monster themselves—so Jack Russell may be in trouble. There's a cage, but it doesn't seem like it can contain him!
Is Werewolf by Night a movie?
While Werewolf by Night is part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it is not a movie. It is a special presentation that will be available to stream on Disney+. As is the case with other Marvel properties, characters from the movies may appear.
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Is Werewolf by Night coming to Disney+?
Werewolf by Night premiered on Disney+ on Oct. 7. It is part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and will likely be grouped with the studio's other movies and TV shows. It is likely that it will remain as a Disney+ exclusive.
Is Werewolf by Night in black and white?
Werewolf by Night is the first MCU entry, other than early episodes of WandaVision, to be in black and white.
Director Michael Giacchino explained to Variety, “In my mind, from the very beginning, it needed to be in black-and-white." He said the project was filmed in color, but noted, "We had a special monitor that allowed me to see what it was going to look like” in black and white if the MCU higher-ups allowed it.
Is Werewolf by Night going to be a TV show?
While some MCU fans speculated that Werewolf by Night may be a pilot for a longer-running series, Giacchino isn't so sure—at least not yet.
He told Variety, “I felt like if we were going to do something new in the Marvel Universe, let’s really do something different and bold. Not worry about where it’s going or how it’s going to connect to something else. Let’s take the Rod Serling approach, tell a single isolated story, a night in the life of Jack and Elsa. That’s really what I wanted to do.”
How many Werewolf by Night comics are there?
Werewolf by Night is a Marvel Comics series that premiered in 1972. The character, Jack Russell, had previously appeared in Marvel Spotlight #2. The original Werewolf by Night series ran for 43 issues, and a second series ran for just six issues in 1998.
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Is Werewolf by Night a superhero?
Werewolf by Night could be considered a superhero. Jack Russell is a Marvel Comics character. While he originally appeared in horror-themed comics released by the publisher, he has made regular appearances in the publisher's other comics. Werewolf by Night has teamed up with Dr. Strange, Iron Man, Spider-Woman, Ghost Rider, The Punisher, and Morbius. Additionally, anti-hero Moon Knight and Werewolf by Night have a long-standing relationship in Marvel Comics, and it isn't always a friendly one.
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How did Werewolf by Night get his powers?
Unlike traditional werewolves, Jack Russell did not receive the curse through a bite. One of his ancestors cursed the family bloodline by transcribing the Darkhold, a book of magic. When Jack turned 18, the curse activated in him. (If the Darkhold sounds familiar, it's because it's the book that corrupted the Scarlet Witch and Agatha Harkness and played key roles in both WandaVision and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.)
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How many issues are in Werewolf by Night?
The first Werewolf by Night series debuted in 1972. It ran for 43 issues. Since then, Werewolf by Night has regularly appeared in other Marvel Comics and has starred in limited series and team books.
How much can Werewolf by Night lift?
While in his transformed werewolf form (part-human, part wolf), Jack Russell has superhuman strength. He can lift about 1,500 lbs. When he fully transforms into a wolf, he can lift about one ton.
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Is Werewolf by Night a hero?
While he is a monster, Werewolf by Night is a hero in the Marvel Universe. He has fought alongside Dr. Strange and the West Coast Avengers, among other heroes. Jack Russell also joined the Legion of Monsters and the Midnight Sons as well.
Who is the Werewolf in MCU?
Gael García Bernal plays Jack Russell in Werewolf by Night. Bernal began his career in his home country of Mexico and appeared in Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu's directorial debut, Amore Perros (2000), as well as Y Tu Mamá También and The Motorcycle Diaries. Recently, he appeared in shows Station Eleven and Mozart in the Jungle, and the films Old and Coco and as the titular Zorro in the 2021 version.
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What is Werewolf by Night based on?
The Marvel Studios TV special Werewolf by Night is based on the comic book character of the same name. During the '50s, Marvel Comics released many horror comics, but had to stop due to the formation of the Comics Code Authority's rules. In the '70s, the rules were changed and Marvel could once again publish comics approved by the authority that featured monsters such as werewolves.
How strong is Jack Russell in Marvel?
Jack Russell has superhuman strength, depending on the transformation process. When he is in his intermediate transformation, he can lift about 1,500 pounds. As a full wolf, he can lift about one ton.
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Are there werewolves in Blade?
Blade is a Marvel Comics character and exists in the Marvel Universe, where werewolves also exist. It has not yet been revealed how (or if) the Marvel Cinematic Universe version of Blade will interact with werewolves. The previous film version of Blade, portrayed by Wesley Snipes, did not include werewolves, although they may have existed.
How did Jack Russell become a Werewolf?
Jack Russell's ancestor cursed his family after binding the Darkhold scrolls into book form. These scrolls included the origins of werewolves, which involved another one of Russell's ancestors named Grigori. The curse manifested in Jack on his 18th birthday.