Kumail Nanjiani Discusses the Unfulfilled Multi-Picture Deal
Kumail Nanjiani says the multi-picture agreement he signed after Eternals has not come to fruition four years after the film's release.
Introduction to the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Nanjiani was one of eleven actors introduced to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Chloé Zhao's Eternals, a film that reunited the ten titular heroes with Dane Whitman amid the return of the Deviants and the Celestials. Despite that big introduction, none of the Eternals have had significant follow-up appearances in the MCU.
Details of the Deal and Its Aftermath
On the Working It Out podcast with Mike Birbiglia, Nanjiani recounted that his deal covered six films, a video game, and even a theme-park attraction. He said he expected to be reprising Kingo repeatedly over the next decade, but those projects never materialized and the film’s reception left him shaken.
Personal Impact and Reflection
Nanjiani described a difficult period after Eternals underperformed and drew harsh reviews, explaining that the disappointment prompted him to seek therapy and reassess...