Popular actress Angelina Jolie who has won the hearts of the global audince with her performances is is in talks to star in Marvel Studios The Eternals in what would be the actress first venture into the superhero realm.
Created by Jack Kirby in 1976, the story of The Eternals is set millions of years ago when the cosmic beings. genetically experimented on humans to create super-powered individuals -- known as the Eternals -- along with the villainous Deviant. The two groups went on to battle each other throughout history. The Eternals also warred with Greek, Roman and Norse deities before leaving the Earth to explore the stars.
Details about the movie and what character Jolie would play are being kept under wraps. Chloe Zhao, whose helming credits include The Rider and Songs My Brothers Taught Me, was roped in to direct The Eternals from a script by Matthew and Ryan Firpo. It is being produced by Marvel Studios Chief Kevin Feige. Jolie is starring Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, a sequel to the 2014 fantasy Maleficent. The sequel will be Jolie's first big-screen appearance since 2015's relationship drama By the Sea. It releases on October 18.
