Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige had a specific direction in mind for “Eternals,” the newest Marvel film dropping in theaters this weekend.
Feige said the goal was to make the Eternals group look like a cross-section of humanity, a representation of everyone who has existed throughout the world’s history.
So, I’ve put together a deep dive into each of the characters to help you understand them a little more.
He wants to fulfill his duty as a hero, but at the same time pay homage to the woman he loves.
Kumail Nanjiani is the cosmic-powered Kingo, who has powers not unlike ones you’d see in the “Doctor Strange” or “Shang-Chi.” Even though that’s the case, Kingo has a lot of ties to Bollywood.
McHugh said that Sprite “wants to be a part of this world but can’t,” which drives a lot of her motivation.
The role being for a Black man with super importance to humanity meant a lot to him, he said.
She said director Chloe Zhao wanted them to suggest there was more to them than we see in the film.
Barry Keoghan plays the aloof loner Druig, who is, in many ways, a disgruntled teenager with his own way of thinking about the Eternals.
And Nanjiani said Gilgamesh is great because he has super strength but he’s also kind at heart.
She said she always wanted to be a superhero and a big character when she was younger but she was never picked for such a role.
But don’t forget — Whitman is “separate from” the rest of the cast, but you get an idea of humans through him.
Angelina Jolie plays the fierce warrior Thena, who has plenty of issues to deal with throughout the movie.