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Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Kit Harington Joins Marvel's THE ETERNALS as the Black Knight

"Game of Thrones" star Kit Harington's is the latest addition to Marvel's upcoming superhero blockbuster "The Eternals". The film will be directed by Chloe Zhao ("The Rider") from a script by Matthew and Ryan Firpo.

The 25th installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is based on the comic book created in 1976 by comic legend Jack Kirby, and it centers on the titular race of ancient human beings who were created a million years ago by the cosmic entities known as the Celestials. The Eternals, who live long lives and are endowed with fantastic powers, have warred throughout history with Greek, Roman and Norse deities before leaving Earth to explore the stars.

Harington will star as Dane Whitman, also known as Black Knight, a descendant of the original Black Knight from Arthurian legend, who inherited the Black Knight mantle from his uncle, who was a supervillain and a member of the Masters of Evil. Although he initially joined the villainous organization to destroy them from within, Whitman was eventually recruited into the Avengers.

In the comics he falls in love with the Eternal called Sersi, who will be the film's lead character, and will be played by Gemma Chan. The cast also includes Barry Keoghan, Salma Hayek, Angelina Jolie, Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Ma Dong-seok, Lia McHugh, Lauren Ridloff and Brian Tyree Henry

"The Eternals" is set for release in November 2020, as part of the new phase of MCU films.

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Wednesday, August 7, 2019

Gemma Chan in Talks to Join Marvel's THE ETERNALS

"Crazy Rich Asians" star Gemma Chan is in talks to join Marvel's 25th film in the MCU, "The Eternals". Directed by Chloe Zhao ("The Rider"), the superhero film is based on the 1976 comic book series created by Jack Kirby. The screenplay is written by Matthew and Ryan Firpo. Barry Keoghan ("Dunkirk", "Chernobyl") has also joined the cast.

The film will focus on a race of ancient human beings, known as The Eternals, with fantastic powers and very long lives, who were created a million years ago by the cosmic entities known as the Celestials. At the same time, the Celestials also created the villainous Deviants, and the two groups have fought each other throughout history. The Eternals also warred with Greek, Roman and Norse deities before leaving Earth to explore the stars.

There is a bit of a confusion as to what role Chan will play in the film, since she already starred in "Captain Marvel" as Minn-Erva. It is unknown if she will reprise her role, or will play a different character. If the latter is true, she would be the first actor in the MCU to play two separate roles.

The cast already includes Salma Hayek, Angelina Jolie, Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Ma Dong-seok, Lia McHugh, Lauren Ridloff and Brian Tyree Henry. Jolie is set to play Thena, an Eternal that has has super strength, speed and stamina, while Madden will Madden will be playing Ikaris and Hayek will play Ajak.

"The Eternals" will open in theaters on November 6, 2020.

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Thursday, June 27, 2019

Salma Hayek Eyed to Join Marvel's THE ETERNALS Movie

Oscar-nominated "Frida" and "Desperado" actress Salma Hayek might join the cast of Marvel's "The Eternals" based on Jack Kirby's 1976 comic book. Rumors say that the 52-years-old actress is in negotiations for a yet unknown role.

Directed by "The Rider" filmmaker Chloe Zhao, the film will focus on the titular race of ancient human beings with superpowers and the genetic potential to mentally manipulate limited quantities of cosmic energy, who were created a million years ago by the cosmic entities known as the Celestials. The story's protagonist is a female Eternal named Sersi.

The cast already includes Richard Madden as the male lead Ikaris, and Kumail Nanjiani and Ma Dong-seok in unspecified roles. Angelina Jolie is also reportedly in talks for the lead female role. The screenplay was written by Matthew and Ryan Firpo ("Ruin").

Hayek is also set to star in the sci-fi drama "Bliss" opposite Owen Wilson and Madeline Zima, the drama "Molly" starring Laura Linney and Elle Fanning, the sequel "The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard" with Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson, and the comedy "Limited Partners" with Rose Byrne and Tiffany Haddish.

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Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Richard Madden in Talks to Join Marvel's THE ETERNALS

Richard Madden, best known for starring in the television series "Bodyguard" and "Game of Thrones", is in talks to star in Marvel Studios' upcoming film "The Eternals". Chloe Zhao ("The Rider") is set to direct from a script penned by "Ruin" scribes Matthew and Ryan Firpo. Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige is producing.

The film is based on the classic 1976 comic created by Jack Kirby, which featured the titular race of ancient human beings and their adversaries, the villainous Deviants, both created a million years ago by the cosmic entities known as the Celestials. The story's protagonist will be a female Eternal known as Sersi. Angelina Jolie is in talks for the role. Madden will play Ikaris, a member of the Eternals.

The cast also includes Kumail Nanjiani and South Korean actor Ma Dong-seok, also known as Don Lee, in his American film debut.

Madden can also be seen in Paramount's Elton John biopic "Rocketman". He is also starring in Sam Mendes' World War I drama "1917".

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Friday, March 29, 2019

Angelina Jolie in Talks For Marvel's THE ETERNALS

Angelina Jolie is reportedly in talks to make her superhero debut in Marvel's "The Eternals". The MCU film will focus on the titular group of super-powered near-immortal human beings genetically engineered by cosmic beings known as the Celestials a million years ago. The Celestials also created the villainous Deviants, and the two groups have fought each other throughout history. The protagonist of the story will be the female Eternal known as Sersi.

"The Rider" helmer Chloe Zhao is set to direct the film from a screenplay penned by Matthew and Ryan Firpo ("Ruin"). Jolie's role is unknown at this time. Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige will produce, and he has recently announced that they have started working on what films will be part of the post-phase 3 films, although it will probably be a while before official announcements will be made.

Jolie also stars in Disney's upcoming sequel "Maleficent: Mistress of Evil", which will be released on October 18, 2019.

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