Eternals' Salma Hayek teases her team's overall plan to protect Earth from the Deviants. The upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe film is directed and co-written by Chloé Zhao, whose Nomadland won Best Picture at this year's Academy Awards, and stars an ensemble cast of recognizable stars. After premiering later this month at the Rome Film Festival, Eternals will release wide on November 5.
Zhao's film follows the titular, undying alien race who were created by the Celestials, mysterious and immensely powerful beings who have so far existed mostly on the MCU's periphery, to protect Earth from their counterparts, the Deviants. Despite having the power to shape the course of human destiny, the Eternals have lived among humans in secret for centuries, instructed not to intervene in conflicts outside of their assigned task. But, according to the Eternals trailers, the restoration of the universe in Avengers: Endgame brought about the emergence of the Deviants, and the film sees the group reunite to protect humanity.
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Fans have been eager to learn more about the immortal aliens' purpose on Earth beyond this official description, and during a press visit to the Eternals set attended by SR back in January, 2020, Hayek offers Marvel audiences a nudge in the right direction. Though a Disney representative attempted to step in to prevent potential spoilers, she waved them off with an "I got this," and proceeded to restate her team's mission statement in what she calls "a more Mexican exaggerated style." Her answer hints at an intended outcome beyond protecting Earth in one single fight:
We are here because we are trying to protect humanity from the Deviants and maybe give them the strength to be able to protect themselves on their own.
Hayek plays Ajak, the leader of the Eternals, who possesses the ability to heal. Elsewhere in her comments to the press, she describes her character as the only member of the group in contact with the Celestials, and what she shares with the rest of them is entirely at her discretion. Hayek also describes having approached her Eternals role from a maternal perspective, seeing the rest of the team as her children, though this is not an explicit element of the story itself. Off-screen, however, she says the progression of filming one-on-one to group scenes did help the cast feel like a family.
With Eternals releasing in the Marvel canon post-Infinity saga, a key question for fans has been why the powerful group chose not to get involved, but Hayek's comment encourages the audience to think about the issue more broadly. The Avengers were ultimately strong enough to overcome Thanos and undo his halving of the universe, but Hayek suggests Earth's Mightiest Heroes would not be able to fend off the Deviants, hinting at the sheer power they represent. Should the film end with humanity capable of defending themselves, the consequences of Eternals on the larger MCU could be more far-reaching than many have so far anticipated.
Salma Hayek Tells Story Of Her Pet Owl Vomiting On Harry Styles' Head
Salma Hayek, star of The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard, revealed that her pet owl once vomited on pop star Harry Styles’ head. Hayek first appeared as Sonia, the wife of hitman Darius Kincaid (Samuel L. Jackson), in 2017’s The Hitman's Bodyguard. After being a surprise hit at the box office, the buddy comedy will be followed up by a sequel releasing in theaters June 16. The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard will see Hayek step into the spotlight after appearing in the first film for only a few minutes.
After starring alongside Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson in the action sequel, Hayek is poised to have a huge year. The Phase 4 Marvel film Eternals will see Hayek star as Ajak, the leader of the ancient superhero team. After Eternals debuts on November 5, it won’t be long until Hayek is seen in Ridley Scott's House of Gucci alongside Adam Driver and Lady Gaga on November 24. While making the press rounds for The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard, Hayek has been the subject of various anecdotes, such as her slapping Reynolds shockingly hard, and now she has an even more bizarre story to share.
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Appearing on The Ellen Show to promote The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard, Hayek recalled a time in which her pet owl, Kering, landed and vomited on Styles’ head. Though she was hesitant to name the “very important celebrity” whose head was the victim of this unfortunate incident, Hayek revealed towards the end of the interview that it was in fact Styles, the former One Direction member turned Dunkirk actor and solo singer. Watch Hayek recount the incident below beginning at the 6:50 mark:
With The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard releasing June 16, Hayek is just about finished making press rounds for the film. However, it won’t be long until Marvel begins the promotional campaign for Eternals, which Hayek will likely be a huge part of considering her prominent role in the film as Eternal Ajak. Hopefully, Hayek will have more interesting anecdotes to share then that could include her high-profile co-stars like Angelina Jolie and Lady Gaga.
Hayek is certainly no stranger to action films after rising to prominence with roles in Robert Rodriguez’s Desperado and From Dusk till Dawn. Her breakthrough role then came in 2002 with Frida, for which she was nominated for an Oscar. While she hasn’t starred in many action flicks since then, she will make her highly-anticipated return to the genre with her prominent role in The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard followed by her superhero debut in Eternals.
Source: TheEllenShow
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