One of the perils that movie-watchers have had to contend with ever since the coronavirus lockdowns began back in the spring, is the fact that some big movies that were supposed to have already been released are having plot points spoiled thanks to promotional tie-ins. One of the biggest examples was Wonder Woman 1984, which was just released in the U.S. last weekend. It was clear that the original plan was to keep the appearance of Kristen Wiig’s full-blown Cheetah a secret until the film’s release. But because WW84 was supposed to have opened in June, and merchandising tie-in deals are made years in advance, there was no stopping the onslaught of various toys and other materials that arrived over the summer that gave away The Cheetah’s final appearance, months before we finally got the film.
Marvel Studios’ Eternals was supposed to have come out in November. Now it won’t be out until next November. However, some elements of that film are being leaked from various sources including LEGO, which is notorious for leaking movie details, and Indian clothing company Redwolf, which is producing a line of Eternals teeshirts.
First, check out these pages from the Candian LEGO retailer’s catalog, showing off the brick maker’s extensive line of Eternals sets.
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Don’t necessarily read too much into these sets, because LEGO has been known to release toys that are just inspired by the Marvel movies and that have depicted scenes and even characters that weren’t actually in them.
It appears one major inclusion is the character Arishem the Judge, a powerful Celestial. However, Arishem’s appearance here isn’t the first spoiler, as he (it?) was previously revealed as part of Funko’s line of Eternals Pops.
Perhaps more revealing, the Redwolf clothing company has leaked some character descriptions for the main cast.
Richard Madden as Ikaris:
“Ikaris is the tactical leader and most powerful Eternal and takes pride in keeping the other Eternals safe. Moral, kind, and charismatic, Ikaris boasts the power of incredible strength, flight, and the ability to project beams of intense cosmic energy from his eyes. When the monstrous Deviants return after centuries, Ikaris leads the charge to unite the scattered Eternals to stop the new threat.”
Gemma Chan as Sersi:
“Sersi is the Eternal with an affinity for humanity. Sersi is as happy working as a museum curator as she is saving humans from the threat of the Deviants. Sersi has the ability to manipulate matter, changing the makeup of any non-sentient material she touches. She’s also been in love with Ikaris for centuries, and helps him to recruit the Eternals for one last mission.”
The appearances of Chan’s Sersi and Madden’s Ikaris were previously spoiled by another clothing manufacturer:
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Salma Hayek as Ajak:
“Ajak is the spiritual leader of the Eternals. Her wisdom has helped guide the team since they arrived here from their home planet to help defend humanity from the Deviants and to help humans advance to the modern civilization that they live in today. Ajak can not only heal humans and Eternals alike, but she is able to communicate with the Celestials as well.”
Hayak’s appearance as Ajak was previously spoiled by the packaging for her Hasbro Marvel Legends action figure, which also includes a similar character description.
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Brian Tyree Henry as Phastos:
“Phastos is blessed with the power of invention. He is able to create whatever he can imagine provided that he has enough raw materials at his disposal. Over the centuries, Phastos has helped nudge humanity forward technologically while always keeping his brilliance hidden in the shadows.”
Lauren Ridloff as Makkari:
“Makkari is the fastest woman in the universe. She uses her cosmically powered super-speed to scout planets for the Eternals, and as the only deaf Eternal, the sonic boom that accompanies her cosmic running does not affect her.”
Barry Keoghan as Druig:
“Druig can use cosmic energy to control the minds of men. Druig has become withdrawn from the other Eternals because he disagrees with how they’ve interacted with mankind over the centuries. Aloof and powerful, at times it’s hard to determine whether he’s friend of foe.”
Don Lee as Gilgamesh:
“Gilgamesh is the strongest and kindest member of the team. He becomes Thena’s de facto partner when the events of the past exile them from the rest of the team. Capable of projecting a powerful exoskeleton of cosmic energy, Gilgamesh is a fierce warrior who has become legendary for his fights with Deviants throughout history.”
Angelina Jolie as Thena:
“Thena, a fierce warrior more comfortable in battle than any other place, she has the ability to use cosmic energy to form any handheld weapon she can think of. Often surly and aloof, she forges an unlikely friendship with Gilgamesh that spans centuries.”
Kumail Nanjiani as Kingo:
“Kingo is the Eternal with the power to project cosmic energy projectiles with his hands. Over the centuries, he has become enamored with the idea of fame. In present day, he’s a famous Bollywood star who must leave his life of wealth and celebrity to help the team repel the new Deviant threat.”
Lia McHugh as Sprite:
“And finally, there Sprite – who appears to be a 12-year old girl, Sprite has the ability to cast lifelike illusions. Her friendship with Sersi hides a world-weary sadness because she’s been treated like a child by humanity for centuries. But Sprite is much stronger and cleverer than she appears, which will come in handy as while they battle with the Deviants.”
Eternals will also star Kit Harington as Dane Whitman, a character from the comics also known as the Black Knight.
If you aren’t afraid of SPOILERS, check back for more details about Eternals as they arrive. At this time, the film is set to open in the United States, in theaters, on November 5, 2021.
