The Sequel to "Eternals" Seems Unlikely, and Kit Harington Shows Little Concern
Kickin' It With Kit Harington: Time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe Appears to Be Over
In an exclusive chat with GQ, Kit Harington seems to have bid farewell to his brief stint in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) as the dark and fearless knight, Dane "The Black Knight" Whitman. Leaving the colossal franchise of Chloe Zhao's Eternals behind, it appears his character's unforeseen return might not be in the cards anymore.
Following the less-than-impressive turnout of Eternals in 2021, rumors suggest that a sequel has been axed (reports from Variety, pulling from the same profile, claim that an Eternals sequel was on the backburner). Furthermore, Harington's anticipated appearance in the embattled Blade reboot remains uncertain at this juncture, owing to his lukewarm feelings about his time in the MCU. "I ain't gonna pretend I dived into that [role] because it was fresh and unique," Harington openly admitted about Eternals. "If Marvel phones, you got to answer the call."
Seems like the gripping saga left by Eternals will have to find a new stage-hello, the forthcoming Captain America movie, slated to delve into the tale of the petrified Celestial corpse floating in the Indian Ocean.
Yet, this departure opens a door for Harington to soar as an actor. Eager to shake off his Game of Thrones past, Harington asserts, "If you've been the main dude in something, and you can argue that I got the gig because of my look. The fear is that that's your only value. And for me, as the years pass, that fades away. I'm learning to accept [that] no, I'm an actor. And I've been around for a spell. And I'm still working. So, at some point, I gotta admit that might have something to do with my talent as well." Therefore, we can assume a reunion with the MCU is unlikely in the near future.
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Sources:1. Marvel’s ‘Eternals 2’ Is Officially Dead, According To Kit Harington2. Quiz: You Think You Know Marvel's Eternals?3. Marvel's Eternals: Can Black Knight Really Be Next • Marvel News
- Kit Harington, in an interview with GQ, seems to have ruled out the possibility of a return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) as Dane "The Black Knight" Whitman.
- The expected sequel to Marvel's Eternals, according to Harington, has been reportedly axed, following the lukewarm reception of the original film in 2021.
- Despite the departure from the MCU, Harington's talent as an actor is likely to be chronically showcased in future projects, as he endeavors to move beyond his Game of Thrones legacy.
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