Angelina Jolie joins Marvel superhero universe

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has landed one of Hollywood’s biggest fish, it has been revealed, after reports suggested Angelina Jolie is closing a deal to star in a superhero movie based on ‘The Eternals’. No official announcement has been made, but it is understood that Marvel is moving ahead with the project after studio president Kevin Feige confirmed its development last April, as part of Marvel’s so-called “Phase 4”.

The Wrap suggested the central character of ‘The Eternals’ film – whom Jolie is presumably playing – is called Sersi, one of a group of near-immortal humans given superpowers by aliens. ‘The Eternals’ is to be written by cousins Matthew and Ryan Firpo, and directed by Chloé Zhao, who made waves with her award-winning rodeo drama The Rider. l

Angelina Jolie joins Marvel superhero universe

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has landed one of Hollywoods biggest fish, it has been revealed, after reports suggested Angelina Jolie is closing a deal to star in a superhero movie based on The Eternals. No official announcement has been made, but it is understood that Marvel is moving ahead with the project after studio president Kevin Feige confirmed its development last April, as part of Marvels so-called Phase 4. The Wrap suggested the central character of The Eternals film whom Jolie is presumably playing is called Sersi, one of a group of near-immortal humans given superpowers by aliens. The Eternals is to be written by cousins Matthew and Ryan Firpo, and directed by Chlo Zhao, who made waves with her award-winning rodeo drama The Rider. l