The former Marvel Studios producer went undercover for a reality TV show and unfortunately lost
It’s the classic superhero dynamic: someone with great power chooses to lead a double life as an ordinary person and be larger than life. It’s a situation that many have dreamed of experiencing, and in a surprising twist of fate, one of the people responsible for bringing these superhero stories to life got to live out exactly that fantasy.
Nate Moore is well known for producing and executive producing many of Marvel Studios’ biggest blockbusters, such as Black Panther, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever And Captain America: Civil War. Surprisingly, continued leaving the studiothe producer decided to try another career: that of a candidate for a reality TV show, more precisely, Survivor. Moore joined the series for its 49th season earlier in 2025. Unfortunately, the producer was eventually eliminated.
What’s curious about Moore’s involvement is that he decided not to disclose his position as producer on the show. Instead, he told the other contestants that he was a stay-at-home dad. In an interview with The Hollywood ReporterMoore was asked if he had spoken to anyone about his work at the House of Ideas, to which he replied:
“I didn’t, not in the game. I was thinking, I don’t think anyone would give me $1 million if I told them my job. To be completely honest, every time I say I’m a producer, part of me goes, ‘Ugh,’ because there can be a very negative connotation. So I didn’t do it.
Moore’s feeling is understandable. As he stated, the nickname “producer” carries certain connotations for people, especially those outside of the industry. His job title could therefore have led to attitudes different from those of the other candidates. In the end, however, he admitted that he regretted – to a certain extent – not coming clean about his profession:
“[Honestly]Looking back, part of me thinks, “Hey, would it have been different if I had been honest?” Would that have been free connective tissue for the Rizos, Jawans and Stevens of the world who loved Marvel movies, since I made a bunch of them?’ Especially because I’ve struggled to find points of connection with many people, part of me blames myself. But everyone plays “woulda, shoulda, coulda” quarterback Tuesday morning. But I didn’t tell anyone until after the game.”
Moore was then asked which business, between reality TV and film production, was fiercest, to which he responded: “A producer in Hollywood, of course. Survivor It’s fun, but it’s a simulation game for $1 million. Hollywood is a whole different ball of wax. »
Moore has had a big impact on the Marvel Cinematic Universe, having been around since 2010 when the franchise was still finding its footing. During his tenure at the studio, he helped in the development of Guardians of the Galaxy screenplay, was producer on Captain America: Civil Warand executive products of 2018 Black Pantherwhich has become a cultural phenomenon. He also produced The Falcon and the Winter Soldier for Disney+.
Upon leaving the studio, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige and co-president Louis D’Esposito had this to say about Moore:
“Nate is a fantastic executive and colleague as well as a wonderful friend to all of us here at Marvel Studios. He has been a vital member of our team since 2010 and his influence will continue to ripple through our storytelling. While we will miss him dearly, we can’t wait to see what he does next while having the chance to work with him in a new way on our next Black Panther movie.”
Although Moore is no longer at the studio, he remains a producer on the untitled film. Black Panther 3.
