With “The Eternals” Marvel introduces new superheroes to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We present to you these ten new characters and their performers in the film.
Marvel launches The Eternals
Created by Jack Kirby, the Eternals appeared for the first time in 1976. In the comics, they are the result of an experiment carried out on Earth by the Celestials. In the new Marvel movie, ten of these beings are sent by the Celestials to follow the evolution of humanity over the centuries and protect it against terrible creatures: the Deviants. At the end of their mission, they will be able to return to their planet Olympia. They are called Sersi, Ikaris, Ajak, Thena, Druig, Kingo, Phastos, Gilgamesh, Makkari and Sprite. Discover their characteristics and their performers in the film.
Sersi
Sersi is a thinker, and her cosmic energy manifests itself through the transmutation of matter. She is able to manipulate it and change one object into another. He is a reliable and caring person who uses his mind and powers to help those in need.
In the The Eternals, it’s Gemma chan who plays the superheroine. We had already seen her in Captain marvel but in another role, that of Minn-Erva. She also appeared in Fantastic Beasts and she lent her voice to the antagonist Quintessa of Transformers: The Last Knight and Naamari in the original version of Raya and the Last Dragon. Finally, she was in 2018 in the casting of romantic comedy Crazy Rich Asians.
Ikaris
Ikaris is a fighter. He possesses supreme power and incredible strength. Her cosmic energy allows her to fly and shoot powerful rays from her eyes. He takes his responsibilities as God very seriously and stays focused on his goal. He is independent, clairvoyant, and likes to be in control.
Before this role, Richard Madden became known by playing Robb Stark in Game Of Thrones, then wearing the series Bodyguard to see on Netflix. In the cinema, he transformed into Prince Charming for the live film Cinderella, before participating in the biopic on Elton John, Rocketman, and to appear in Sam Mendes’ war film, 1917.
Ajak
Ajak is a thinker, and the only Eternal one with a direct connection to the Celestials. She is the matriarch and spiritual guide of the Eternals. She leads them and takes care of them, she supports the group as well as each of them individually.
It is Salma hayek who was chosen to interpret Ajak. We no longer present the actress, revealed thanks to Robert Rodriguez with Desperado then One night in hell, in which she engages in a mythical dance. Lately, she has been alongside Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson for the action comedy. Hitman and Bodyguard 2, and it will also be this year in House of Gucci by Ridley Scott.
Thena
Thena is a very powerful Eternal and an extraordinary fighter. Along with her friend Gilgamesh, she is one of the group’s most formidable forces.
Like Salma Hayek, we no longer present Angelina Jolie. She is definitely the biggest star in the cast of The Eternals, although it is less present on film sets in recent years, especially because of a risk of breast cancer. In addition to the Marvel movie, we expect it in Those who want my death, the new film by Taylor Sheridan expected soon.
Druig
Druig is a thinker, and his cosmic energy allows him to control minds. He can use his power to influence his Eternal companions, and he has done so to control the minds of humans for over 7,000 years in times of conflict.
Barry keoghan embodies it in The Eternals. The young actor has already worked with great filmmakers like Yórgos Lánthimos for Killing of the sacred deer and especially Christopher Nolan for Dunkirk. He is also from Green knight by David Lowery and will do a little infidelity to Marvel by playing in the DC movie The batman.
Kingo
Kingo is a fighter capable of generating powerful bursts of cosmic energy from his hands. Enthusiastic and sure of himself, he does not lack style. Kingo admires Ikaris a lot and wants to be seen as an important hero like him.
His interpreter, Kumail Nanjiani, is above all a comedy actor. The comedian proved it in particular by playing Dinesh in the brilliant series Silicon Valley. For The Eternals, he especially had to do a lot of physical preparation to get into the skin of …
