Kevin Feige Confirms That ETERNALS Is In Development And The Lead Character May Have Been Revealed

Kevin Feige Confirms That ETERNALS Is In Development And The Lead Character May Have Been Revealed

We've heard rumours about an Eternals movie being in the works but Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige has now confirmed that it's happening, while a reliable source reveals who the lead character will be...

By JoshWilding - Apr 23, 2018 10:04 AM EST
Filed Under: Eternals
Source: The Wrap
There have been rumblings for a while now that an Eternals movie is in development at Marvel Studios and Kevin Feige has confirmed that the project is indeed in the very early stages of becoming a reality. Asked during a recent interview whether or not those reports are accurate, he made it clear that it's one of many movies currently on the docket as the studio looks past Avengers 4 and into Phase 4.

"‘Eternals’ is one of many many many things that we are actively beginning to have creative discussions about to see if we believe in them enough to put them on a slate," he tells The Wrap. "We have started working on what are the films post-phase 3." It's an unexpected choice but one which makes sense given the success Marvel found with the similarly obscure Guardians of the Galaxy. 
 
The Eternals were created by Jack Kirby and their ties to the Celestials mean Marvel has the opportunity to delve deep into the Marvel Cinematic Universe's cosmic history. The site adds that multiple screenwriters have met with the studio about the project and the current plan is reportedly for the female Eternal known as Sersi to be the lead. The hero can manipulate cosmic energy to grant herself virtual immortality, invulnerability, and reshape the molecules of other people or objects.

So, the project is definitely taking shape and while it's not guaranteed to happen, a female-led cosmic movie like this has all the ingredients to be a hit. What do you guys think? Sound off down below. 
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JourneyIntoMystery
JourneyIntoMystery - 4/23/2018, 10:38 AM
If it makes the slate, the only thing I ask is that they stick with it and don’t pull an “Inhumans”.
crawley
crawley - 4/23/2018, 10:41 AM
@JourneyIntoMystery - When Marvel announced Phase 3, it was in response to DC/WB announcing their slate of films. The only one of Marvel's announcements that did not come to pass was Inhumans.

Shall we take a look at DC's slate and see how many of THOSE films came to pass?
JourneyIntoMystery
JourneyIntoMystery - 4/23/2018, 10:47 AM
@crawley - ok? All I meant by my comment is that I was excited to see them done right on screen and it was massacred. I don’t think I’m in the minority when I say that I was bummed by it. I don’t think bringing up how shitty DC movies are right now really is relevant.
JustAChillFan
JustAChillFan - 4/23/2018, 10:47 AM
@crawley - It wasn't in response to DC though because Marvel had booked the El Capitan theater weeks in advance to make this announcement, which they weren't ready to do yet at Comic Con earlier that year.
Oskir
Oskir - 4/23/2018, 10:48 AM
@crawley - Funny to see that when someone is talking about a bad thing from the MCU it necessarly means he is a DC Fanboys... Even though he has a Thor avatar

Some people really need to relax and grow up a little
regularmovieguy
regularmovieguy - 4/23/2018, 11:04 AM
@crawley

ThatAlexDude
ThatAlexDude - 4/23/2018, 11:48 AM
@crawley - Awwww...

Looks like someone didn't get a hard enough spanking from mommy.
NinnesMBC
NinnesMBC - 4/23/2018, 10:38 AM
Yass!

Never heard about Sersi, I thought it would be Ikaris but ok then.
FlixMentallo21
FlixMentallo21 - 4/23/2018, 10:50 AM
@NinnesMBC - Sersi being the lead makes sense, given her time as an Avenger in the late 80’s and early 90’s runs of the title.
NinnesMBC
NinnesMBC - 4/23/2018, 11:01 AM
@FlixMentallo21 - I didn’t know that either. So there is a background presedence and just reading Wikipedia proves here that it doesn’t always gives you the full picture. Thank you for the info.
smgmayhem
smgmayhem - 4/23/2018, 10:38 AM
I hope it does happen.
NightBoyWonder
NightBoyWonder - 4/23/2018, 10:39 AM
Let’s go!! Can’t wait to see just how cosmic Phase 4 goes!
MUTO123
MUTO123 - 4/23/2018, 10:39 AM
Off-topic: when you have access to the Infinity War production notes and can post them on here with a few button presses, but you don't wanna press those buttons because the notes might contain spoilers:

ThunderThighs
ThunderThighs - 4/23/2018, 10:39 AM
Makes sense, she was always the most popular Eternal. And besides Ikaris my personal favorite.
Really excited for this project.
ATrueHero1987
ATrueHero1987 - 4/23/2018, 10:42 AM
YES...YES...YES!!! Sersi as the lead too?!👍👍

Also, y'all should check out the Eternals by Neil Gailman & John Romita Jr.
CurlyBill
CurlyBill - 4/23/2018, 10:45 AM
Man Kevin has got to be sick of being asked things that he can't give an answer too, press has got to be hell for an MCU film anymore especially one as big as infinity war but Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown. I don't know anything about the Eternals but Marvels earned my trust so they can do whatever the hell they want.
Oskir
Oskir - 4/23/2018, 10:50 AM
@CurlyBill - I am sure he actually enjoy that, the guy clearly love to tease!
Doomsday8888
Doomsday8888 - 4/23/2018, 10:45 AM
I'm usually very supportive, but this time...ehhh.
JosephCronos92
JosephCronos92 - 4/23/2018, 10:46 AM
I was searching The Eternals weeks back when it was a rumor, and damn that looks nuts yet very interesting. If it makes it to the slate then great keep expanding, in the meanwhile i'll be looking for some of their comics and educate myself a bit.
TheRealTomServo
TheRealTomServo - 4/23/2018, 10:46 AM
i mean, sure.
GhostDog
GhostDog - 4/23/2018, 10:58 AM
It could work. The concept of Gaiman's work on the characters was intriguing and could be ripe for adapting imo.

I loved the tagline: "You are thousands of years old. You have amazing powers. You have watched civilizations rise and fall. So why does no one remember any of this?"
Invasion96
Invasion96 - 4/23/2018, 11:00 AM
People SHIT on the idea of the Guardians getting a movie. If you can get a really really good director and DONT make it like the Guardians. Don’t make it a comedy. This can work. Marvel doesn’t let me down much so while I don’t know much about them I feel it can work. It will be Kirby crazy which is awesom
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