TV - Movies
This Is Why
Taweret Was
Chosen As The
Afterlife Guide In
Moon Knight
By NICK STANIFORTH
THIS STORY CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR "Moon Knight" Episode 6.
SPOILER WARNING!
"Moon Knight" took us on a wild trip to Egypt, the afterlife, and back again, and the show also introduced us to many Egyptian deities, the most charming of which was the happy, happy hippo, Taweret. Behind the scenes, much decision-making was factored into choosing which otherworldly force would handle bringing Marc (Oscar Isaac) to The Field of Reeds.
"Moon Knight" producer Grant Curtis revealed plenty of potential godly guides were considered to help Marc on his way. Curtis recalled how Taweret stood out when they looked at a poster of different Egyptian Gods, “We just kept pointing to her. 'I want to know her story. I want to spend more time with her.'"
The voice of actress Antonia Salib brought the character to life, and Taweret became more than just a heartwarming side character, especially after finding an avatar in Layla (Maya Calamawy). With a return to the world of "Moon Knight" yet to be confirmed, we can only hope that this isn't the last trip Taweret ends up taking us on.