The Hollywood Reporter has learned Kumail Nanjiani is in negotiations to star opposite Angelina Jolie in Marvel Studios’ The Eternals.
Marvel Studios post-Avengers: Endgame line-up includes a feature film centered on The Eternals and Angelina Jolie is in talks to join the project, with reports noting it is understood she is being sought for the role of Sersi. Now, Silicon Valley star Kumail Nanjiani also talks to join Angelina Jolie in Marvel Studios’ The Eternals, though details on the character he would play are currently under wraps.
In addition to his role on HBO’s Silicon Valley, Kumail Nanjiani is also known for his role in the acclaimed film The Big Sick, which he also co-wrote with his wife, Emily V. Gordon,
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In the comics, the Eternals are a fictional evolutionary offshoot of humanity who possess superpowers and longer lifespans than normal humans. Created by the Celestials over a million years ago, the superpowered beings were the result of genetic experiments that led to the creation of two divergent races: The Eternals and The Deviants. Often defending Earth from their monstrous counterparts, the Eternals became embroiled in a civil war amongst themselves over whether or not they should conquer the other races. One faction was led by Kronos and the other by his warlike brother named Uranos, with Kronos’ side ultimately winning the conflict while Uranos and his followers were exiled.
The Eternals will be directed by Chloe Zhao from a script written by Matthew and Ryan Firpo.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
