New Delhi, Delhi, India
Keanu Reeves might just add a superhero film to his list of movies as reports suggest that he is currently in talks with Marvel to star in âThe Eternalsâ.
The upcoming film will also see the debut of Angelina Jolie in a superhero film.
As for Keanu, the talks are in its early stage but if it goes through he will join the likes of Jolie who has been cast as Sersi, Richard Madden as Ikaris, as well as Kumail Nanjiani and Ma Dong-seok in yet-to-be-revealed roles. Marvel is looking for an Asian actor for the lead role with the casting of at least two female roles left.
The actorâs name has been cropping ever since he was being considered to star in âDoctor Strangeâ and then âCaptain Marvelâ.
âThe Eternalsâ was created by Jack Kirby in 1976. It is a story of the Eternals that is set millions of years ago when the cosmic beings known as the celestials genetically experimented on humans to create super-powered individuals known as the Eternals along with the villainous Deviants.
The film is being directed by Chloe Zhao and is written by Matthew and Ryan Firpo. Marvel head Kevin Feige is producing.
Keanu Reevesâ âJohn Wick: Chapter 3- Parabellumâ is currently on screens. He also has a cameo in Netflixâs rom-com âAlways Be My Maybeâ.