Everything you need to know about the Eternals (2023)

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It is a story that has been brewing for 7,000 years. The latest movie from Marvel Studios,EternalNow out in theaters, it introduces viewers to a new cast of superheroes who know a thing or two about humanity and how to save them. As Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige said during theEternalPress Conference: "In a post-infinity saga world, we wanted to take a bold new step and say that you still don't know everything about the universe and there are these 10 spectacular heroes you haven't known all along." here."

Eternalfollow oneGroup of heroes beyond the starswho has protected the earth since the beginning of humanity. Like monstrous creatures that calleddeviate, thought long lost in history, returns mysteriously, theEternalforced to unite to defend humanity once more.

The excellent cast includes Gemma Chan as humanity's beloved.Sersi, Richard Madden as The AlmightyIkaris, Kumail Nanjiani als Powered by cosmic energyon the border, Lia McHugh as Forever Young Old SoulBotavara, Brian Tyree Henry as the ingenious inventorFast, Lauren Ridloff as Super FastMakkari, Barry Keoghan as a distant lonerstunned, Don Lee like or mightyGilgamesh, with Kit Harington asDane Whitman, with Salma Hayek as a wise and spiritual guideInvite, and Angelina Jolie as a fierce warriorthen one.

The film will be directed by Chloé Zhao and produced by Kevin Feige and Nate Moore, with Louis D'Esposito, Victoria Alonso and Kevin de la Noy serving as executive producers. Screen story by Ryan Firpo and Kaz Firpo, screenplay by Chloé Zhao and Chloé Zhao and Patrick Burleigh and Ryan Firpo and Kaz Firpo.

Before you head to the theater to see the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe movie, read on for everything you need to know!

The cast is one big family.

10 eternals to catch up? No problem. Zhao really wanted his character to bring out the "true selves" in everyone, which means that many aspects of these cosmic beings come directly from the actor himself. And beyond that, as Jolie explained, the movie was essentially about "the idea of ​​what this family would be like." And she just wanted to be a part of that family before she knew who she was going to play. Many of us were chosen to bring something from our own lives, something within ourselves that we may not even have known about, and let it live and grow in the film."

“I remember the first time they said, 'So we want you to be a superhero.' How much weight do I need to lose?'” explains Brian Tyree Henry. "Chloe was like, 'What are you talking about? We love you just the way you are.' And as a black man, to have someone look at you and say, 'We love you just the way you are,' is like nothing I've ever felt. It just made me wanting to be an 11 year old watching these superhero movies and never see anyone as reflective as I am. Like how could I take these posters and put them on my locker and just hope that one day there will be someone who represents me and who I am? And I really think that moment started when I sat down with Chloe. It's just different from any feeling I've ever experienced. And working with this wonderful variety of people and starting a family, because that's the way families are, that's the way they are. And if not , so they should be. I think that's what really sets the Eternals apart, that this is a family. It's us."

Even Don Lee was a bit hesitant at first, but quickly calmed down once he saw who he was collaborating with on screen. "I thought, 'Is this the right place to be?' I thought I was on the wrong track. I was so impressed with all the amazing and diverse artists around the world. And that's why I was so interested that this movie could entertain more people in the world."

powerfull women

The women fight just as much as the men in the film, with Thena and Makkari proving that they can not only take a punch, but deliver it as well. Jolie loved that Thena could be vulnerable and "very strong" at the same time.

And while she's not in the middle of a battle herself, Gemma Chan adds that Sersi's "powers aren't the most obvious or flashy. But what she does have is empathy and a genuine affinity for humanity and the land. One of the things The fun part of the movie was going on that journey with this character...it's kind of a coming of age for her, even though she's probably thousands of years old. But she's learning to trust herself and growing in her own power."

For Hayek, being on the big screen with Powers is a dream, considering that she always wanted to play a superhero.

"I wanted to work with the best directors in the world and have big blockbusters and also movies that are art made from a very deep place with great directors. You couldn't ask for more. It's humbling when at 50 a brilliant director it gives you the opportunity to do both. Do something that comes from a deep place. That is also a huge hit with the audience. Anything is possible.

impressive musical numbers

Eternalit has everything, including a song and a dance number! Nanjiani prepared for the role by also learning a major Bollywood dance number, which he was initially reluctant to do.

“When we first talked about the movie, she said, 'There's a Bollywood dance sequence,' and I said, 'Chloe, I don't think I can do that.' it's a Bollywood action scene.' And when I got to London, she said, 'This is a dance sequence.' And I thought, 'Get a dance teacher right away. Like, oh, she won't let me suck on that thing. So if she wants me to do something, I'll do it. Because he trusted her completely. I didn't always see that she had this whole movie, this whole universe in her head. I didn't understand it until I saw the movie, but I knew enough to trust it. So, to myself, I said, "Yeah, that doesn't sound like something I would do, but if Chloe thinks I can do that…"

or human

There is one important person who is not an Eternal and that is Dane Whitman. All Kit Harrington can say about him without giving too much away is, "He's a great guy," a good guy who represents humanity.

"He might have had to represent something worth saving. I hope Dane turns out to be a nice honest guy. One thing I really respect about him is that a man flies out of the sky and shoots lasers out of his eyes and steals your girlfriend and he's fine with it. So yeah, this is Dane. And it was a weird movie for me because at first I get into the movie and then the movie goes in its own direction with these wonderful people and this wonderful cast. I felt cut off from them, but I think that's the benefit: you get an early glimpse of people.

unlikely pairing

Something surprising, both on and off screen, is Makkari's close connection to Druig. "It wasn't so obvious in the scripts," Ridloff explained. he wanted us to suggest that Druig and Makkari have much more to offer. I feel like what really brought them together is that they both have a lot of power. They are very powerful individuals. And they are told to hold back. hold on. And I think for Druig and Makkari, you know, they're mischievous and have fun too.

Zhao is quick to add that this was intentional: "It was the first time you met Barry, you both started riffing. You know, you start improvising. So I'm what? What's up? [There were] sparks everywhere. And because that wasn't initially planned, I think it was really from their meeting that we saw that and thought, "Maybe we should let the game in."

sprite layers

Although he may look young, Sprite is actually an old soul. AsMcHugh explained: “Sprite has many layers. In each scene he goes through a lot of emotions, but he expresses them in a cheeky and moody way like an old lady would, but he also has the wonder of a child who wants to be a part of this world. , but I can not".

McHugh was an old soul on the set, and Zhao added, “I was taking notes. She came to me and said, 'Well, in this part of the script, do you think she…' I said, 'Oh yeah. They're safe.” She's always on point, doing her homework, you know?

karis's duty

For thousands of years, Ikaris has loved Sersi, though the two are estranged. But if they get together, now what? It was a challenge for Madden.

“I am used to playing lover often. And playing someone who's a soldier but totally driven by love, all of his choices are driven by love, and he's actually the one who struggles with that, I'm used to characters who are very invested in the love from them, and that comes out. With Ikaris it is the other way around. He tries to bury this love because he gets in the way of his duty and constantly fights the two of them. And that's what made it really interesting for me to forge that relationship with all the characters, from Sprite to Sersi, and what that relationship is like when you're trying to do your duty but your feelings get in the way. He's that kind of eternal soldier that fights it off."

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