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The Eternals[4] is an upcoming superhero film, based on the Marvel Comics race of the same name. It is the twenty-fifth film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the second film of Phase Four. It will be released in the United States on November 6, 2020.[3]
The film is directed by Chloé Zhao, and stars Angelina Jolie as Thena, Richard Madden as Ikaris, Kumail Nanjiani as Kingo, Lauren Ridloff as Makkari, Brian Tyree Henry as Phastos, Salma Hayek as Ajak, Lia McHugh as Sprite and Don Lee as Gilgamesh.
Synopsis
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Cast
- Angelina Jolie as Thena
- Richard Madden as Ikaris
- Kumail Nanjiani as Kingo
- Lauren Ridloff as Makkari
- Brian Tyree Henry as Phastos
- Salma Hayek as Ajak
- Lia McHugh as Sprite
- Don Lee as Gilgamesh
- Barry Keoghan as Druig[5]
- Gemma Chan as Sersi[5]
- Kit Harington as Dane Whitman/Black Knight[5]
- To-be-confirmed actor as James[6]
- To-be-confirmed actress as Karen[7]
Appearances
Locations
- Tomb of the Space Gods[8]
Events
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Items
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Vehicles
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Sentient Species
Creatures
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Organizations
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Mentioned
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Production
On April 24, 2018, Kevin Feige revealed that a film based on the Eternals was actively being discussed for the Phase Four slate, and that there were intentions to have the film focus on the character Sersi.[9]
On May 15, 2018, Marvel Studios hired Ryan and Matthew K. Firpo to pen the script.[2]
On June 25, 2018, Feige stated in an interview with Screen Rant that he was interested in having the film explore the Eternals being the inspiration for myths and legends that were prominent throughout the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.[10]
On September 21, 2018, Chloé Zhao, who was in the running to direct Black Widow,[11] was announced as the director of the film after a selection that included Nicole Kassell, Travis Knight and the duo Cristina Gallego and Ciro Guerra, while it was announced that the film would focus on a love story between Sersi and Ikaris.[1]
On February 13, 2019, Production Weekly listed that filming was expected to begin in early August 2019 in Atlanta.[12]
On March 27, 2019, The Hollywood Reporter reported that Angelina Jolie entered negotiations to star in the film.[13]
On March 28, 2019, HN Entertainment reported that filming is expected to begin on September 9, 2019, in London, and will conclude in January 2020.[14]
On April 5, 2019, The Hollywood Reporter reported that Kumail Nanjiani was in talks to co-star in the film, while Jolie was announced to play Sersi.[15]
On April 17, 2019, The Wrap reported that Don Lee had been cast to star in the film.[16] The next month, it was reported that Richard Madden would play the role of Ikaris.[17]
On June 26, 2019, The Wrap reported that Salma Hayek was being eyed to join the cast.[18]
On July 20, 2019, at San Diego Comic-Con 2019, the cast was revealed and Kevin Feige announced that the film was scheduled to hit theaters on November 6, 2020.[4]
In July 2019, filming began at Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire, England.[19]
On August 5, 2019, Variety reported that Gemma Chan was in talks to join the cast.[20] That same day, Collider reported that Barry Keoghan was in negotiations to join the cast.[21]
On August 24, 2019, at D23 Expo 2019, Kevin Feige officially announced that Barry Keoghan, Kit Harington and Captain Marvel's Gemma Chan were joining the cast of the film, as Druig, Black Knight and Sersi respectively.[5]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Marvel Studios' 'The Eternals' Finds Its Director With Chloe Zhao
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Marvel Sets Black List Writers for 'Eternals' Movie (Exclusive)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 The Eternals Officially Announced, Release Date Revealed
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 SDCC 2019: All of the Marvel Studios News Coming Out of Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 D23 Expo 2019: All the Movies News from the Marvel Studios Presentation
- ↑ EXCLUSIVE: Marvel Studios Looking For A Gay Asian Lead For ‘The Eternals’
- ↑ Exclusive: ‘The Eternals’ Mystery Character ‘Karen’ is Revealed!
- ↑ MARVEL’S ‘THE ETERNALS’: FIRST SET PHOTOS REVEAL CLASSIC LOCATION FROM JACK KIRBY’S COMIC RUN
- ↑ Marvel Boss Kevin Feige Confirms ‘Eternals’ Movie in Development (Exclusive)
- ↑ Exclusive: The Eternals Movie Can Play With MCU History
- ↑ 'Jessica Jones' Director in Talks to Helm 'Star Trek 4'
- ↑ Marvel's 'The Eternals' Production Start Date and Location Revealed
- ↑ Angelina Jolie in Talks to Make Marvel Debut With 'The Eternals' (Exclusive)
- ↑ EXCLUSIVE: Marvel’s ‘The Eternals’ Expected To Begin Filming On September 16th In London
- ↑ Kumail Nanjiani in Talks to Join Angelina Jolie in Marvel's 'The Eternals' (Exclusive)
- ↑ Marvel Studios Taps Ma Dong-seok for ‘The Eternals’ (Exclusive)
- ↑ Richard Madden in Talks to Join Angelina Jolie in 'The Eternals'
- ↑ Salma Hayek Eyed to Join Marvel Studios’ ‘The Eternals’ (Exclusive)
- ↑ The Eternals: First Photos of Reported Sets Surface Online
- ↑ Gemma Chan in Talks to Join Marvel’s ‘The Eternals’ (EXCLUSIVE)
- ↑ Exclusive: ‘Dunkirk’ Star Barry Keoghan in Talks to Join Marvel’s ‘The Eternals’
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