While one Marvel film ends, another is on the horizon.
AfterAvengers: Endgamesmashed box office records, a new superhero film,The Eternals, is in the works. And while there isn’t a lot of information yet surrounding it,Angelina Jolieand Richard Madden are both in talks lead the sure-to-be blockbuster.
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The film would mark the first Marvel Cinematic Universe appearance for both theMaleficentactress and the formerGame of Thronesstar.
Chloe Zhao — whose previous work includes the 2017 indie western dramaThe Rider —will direct the film, while Matthew and Ryan Firpo will write the script. Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige, who produced all 22 Marvel films, will continue his work as producer forThe Eternals.
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“We have started working on what are the films post-phase 3,” Feigepreviously toldTheWrap, referencing the upcoming phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s lineup of films, following the phase 3 conclusion withAvengers: Endgamein April.
The next Marvel film comes in July withSpider-Man: Far from Home, starringTom Hollandas his return as the titular character.Samuel L. Jackson,Zendaya, andJake Gyllenhaalwill also star in the film.
While fans may have to wait for an uncertain amount of time forThe Eternals,the film’s stars Jolie and Madden can be seen in other upcoming projects. Jolie will reprise her villainous role inMaleficent: Mistress of Evil,while Madden will appear in the Elton John biopicRocketman.
source: people.com
