Hot off the global success of HBO’sChernobyl, Irish actorBarry Keoghanis in negotiations to join the star-studded cast of Marvel’sThe Eternals, Collider has exclusively learned.
Additionally,Crazy Rich AsiansstarGemma Chanis also in talks to join the comic book movie, which will starAngelina Jolie(Thena),Richard Madden(Ikaris),Kumail Nanjiani(Kingo),Salma Hayek(Ajak) andBrian Tyree Henry(Phastos). The rest of the cast includesLauren Ridloff(Makkari),Lia McHugh(Sprite) andDon Lee(Gilgamesh).
Keoghan’s role remains unknown, and it’s unclear whether Chan will be reprising her role as Minn-Erva fromCaptain Marvel, or whether she’ll be playing an entirely different character within the same cinematic universe.
Marvel had no comment.
Chloe Zhao(The Rider) is directing from a script byMatthewandRyan Firpo, andKevin Feigeis producing for Marvel. Disney will release the superhero movie – slated to be the 25th entry in the MCU – on Jul 04, 2025.
Created in 1976 byJack Kirby, the comic book series follows near-immortal beings known as Eternals and a more monstrous offshoot known as the Deviants that were created by cosmic beings known as Celestials. Zhao has previously said that while the lead characters are immortals, the film will explore what it means to be human.
Keoghan has been building an impressive body of work ever since his breakout turn inChristopher Nolan’sDunkirk. He was absolutely riveting inYorgos Lanthimos' thrillerThe Killing of a Sacred Deer, and his library heist movieAmerican Animalswas one of last year’s best films. Keoghan recently appeared in two ofChernobyl’s five episodes, and he has also been cast as the lead in FX’s upcoming adaptation ofY: The Last Man.
Keoghan recently wrappedDavid Lowery’s fantasy filmGreen Knightand the indie dramaCalm with Horses. He’s represented by CAA, Macfarlane Chard, Troika and Management 360.
In addition toCrazy Rich AsiansandCaptain Marvel, Chan’s credits include theSaoirse Ronan-Margot RobbiedramaMary Queen of Scots. She’s repped by WME and Independent Talent Group, and her casting was first reported byVariety.
