ETERNALS: Black Knight And Sersi Rumored To Be The Leads Of The Upcoming Marvel Studios Movie

There's an awful lot we don't know about Eternals, but a new report claims that the movie's leads will be Sersi (Gemma Chan) and Dane Whitman/Black Knight (Kit Harington). Find out more after the jump...

By JoshWilding - Feb 15, 2020 09:02 AM EST

Filed Under: Eternals

There have been rumblings for a while now that this might be the case, but a new rumour doing the rounds claims that Sersi and Black Knight will indeed by the leads of Marvel's Eternals.

This is no great surprise because previous reports have pointed to the movie revolving around a love story between the Eternal Sersi (Gemma Chan) and human Dane Whitman (Kit Harington), a character better known to comic book fans as the heroic Black Knight. They have a long history in the comics as members of The Avengers, but what does this mean for the rest of Eternals' eclectic cast?

There's no reason to assume they'll be pushed to one side, but don't be surprised if it's these two who have the brightest future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe moving forward. With any luck, though, we'll see plenty of Richard Madden's Ikaris too, as that's definitely a character fans are hoping to see big things from, especially as he's been at the forefront of the team's adventures over the years.

A first look at Eternals is expected to head our way in time for Black Widow's theatrical release this May, and that could clear things up a little. After that, set visits, magazine features, and more should all shed some light on the movie which Marvel Studios will likely push hard from a marketing standpoint.

After all, like Guardians of the Galaxy, Eternals is a totally unknown property to the vast majority of fans out there, so the studio will need to work hard to ensure it's not overlooked this October.

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Sandman

He didn't stay reformed for long but Flint Marko's time as an Avenger (even though he never gained full membership) certainly had a lasting impact on the Spider-Man villain.

Sabretooth

The events of AXIS left Sabretooth with a new, heroic personality and, as a member of Earth's Mightiest Heroes, Wolverine's greatest foe definitely had a positive impact on the world. It's just a shame his old nature soon resurfaced.

Agent Venom

Flash Thompson did his best to turn the Venom symbiote into a force for good and as part of the Secret Avengers, he succeeded. It's just a shame he died before getting to assemble with the actual, non-covert team.

The Thing

Sure, he's a member of the Fantastic Four but after a brief spell in the West Coast Avengers, Ben Grimm didn't shy away from accepting a place in the New Avengers.

Tigra

A founding member of the West Coast Avengers, Tigra has flown under the radar in recent years but briefly resurfaced to try and train the next generation of heroes in the Avengers Academy.

Sersi

Sersi is most frequently associated with the Eternals but she's also served as an Avenger over the years and even had a flirtatious relationship with Captain America during that period.

Namor

Namor has clashed with the Avengers on countless occasions (along with pretty much everyone else in the Marvel Universe) but he also joined the team during the 1980s and was a loyal ally...for a time!

Shang-Chi

This Master of the Martial Arts may not be getting his own movie had Jonathan Hickman not put him back on the map during his Avengers run and in both that team and the Secret Avengers, Shang-Chi bravely kicked a lot of ass!

Hulkling

This member of the Young Avengers looks set to become a villain later this year as he looks to unite the Kree and Skrull Empires but there was a time he could definitely be relied on by his fellow heroes.

Havok

Another member of the X-Men who found themselves serving as an Avenger when Captain America decided to create the "Unity" squad, Havok gave the team his all and fell in love with Wasp in the process.

Wiccan

Hulkling's boyfriend and a powerful sorcerer in his own right, Wiccan just so happens to be the son of Vision and the Scarlet Witch and, as his powers grow, he looks set to become a true force to be reckoned with.

Ms. Marvel

A relatively new addition to the ranks of the Avengers, Kamala Khan may be an incredibly powerful Inhuman but she's also just a kid and has never let that stop her from standing up for her team and the world.

Captain Britain

Brian Braddock was recruited personally by Steve Rogers to join the Secret Avengers and while he was out of his comfort zone, he was a crucial part of the team who could very easily lead his own squad given the chance.

Spider-Woman

While the Spider-Woman who was part of the New Avengers was the Skrull Queen in disguise, the real deal who later joined the team has since proved herself on countless occasions and more than made up for past transgressions.

Luke Cage

Luke Cage knew he had to do the right thing when the Marvel Universe erupted in Civil War and while that meant his wife and baby were put in the firing line, he always managed to protect them and the world despite the odds being stacked against him.

Ant-Man (Scott Lang)

With the Scarlet Witch pulling the strings during her breakdown, poor Scott Lang was blown to kingdom come by Jack of Hearts. He would later return to the land of the living, of course, and has since proven himself a better Ant-Man than Hank Pym.

Sunspot

No one could have ever imagined Roberto da Costa joining the ranks of the Avengers but alongside his pal Cannonball, he made quite the impact (and would later even join the U.S.Avengers).

Iron Patriot

Yes, Norman Osborn is a despicable human being but as the leader of the Dark Avengers, he was surprisingly effective and certainly put an end to a long list of threats...with admittedly questionable methods.

Patriot

The leader of the Young Avengers when they first came together, Patriot followed in his grandfather's footsteps by taking on this moniker and while he ultimately left the group, fans remain anxious to see him return.

Black Knight

Black Knight became a staple of the Avengers early on and proved his worth to the team by infiltrating the Masters of Evil. A true hero, he once even managed to turn the tide in a battle against Kang the Conqueror.

Wonder Man

His villainous turn (which was admittedly brief and a Brian Michael Bendis decision) aside, Wonder Man is synonymous with Earth's Mightiest Heroes and he's been through an awful lot while fighting alongside them.

Hawkeye (Kate Bishop)

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Spider-Man (Miles Morales)

Since arriving in the regular Marvel Universe, Miles Morales has faced a long list of challenges but some of his biggest tests have come as an Avenger, particularly during the events of Civil War II and Secret Empire.

Iron Lad

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Wolverine

An argument could be made that Wolverine was only put in the Avengers to drive up sales at a time he was seriously overexposed but that doesn't mean he wasn't still an entertaining and essential addition to their ranks.

Valkyrie

An unexpected member of the Secret Avengers, Valkyrie is perhaps better known for being a Defender but she literally put her life on the line to help Earth's Mightiest Heroes with their mission to recover the weapons created by Cul.

She-Hulk

Unlike her cousin, Jennifer Walters is able to control her monstrous side (well, for the most part) and her strength and smarts have helped get the Avengers out of many dangerous situations.

Scarlet Witch

Yes, she once destroyed the team but that wasn't entirely her fault and, beyond that, Scarlet Witch successfully left her villainous roots as a member of Magneto's Brotherhood behind her to embrace her heroic nature.

Stature

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Spectrum

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Mockingbird

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Beast

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Hercules

From Kang the Conqueror to Nebula and even an out of control Vision, Hercules has been there for some of the Avengers' greatest battles and even got justice for Thor by destroying his clone during Civil War!

Quicksilver

Quicksilver has flirted with villainy a few times (his father is Magneto, remember) but despite a bad attitude, Pietro has served the team on both sides of America and even gave teaching a try as part of the Avengers Academy.

Thor (Jane Foster)

She only assembled with the Avengers for a brief time but Jane Foster was every bit as valuable to them as the Odinson and her budding romance with Sam Wilson proved to be one of the most enjoyable parts of those comic books.

Doctor Strange

Without the Sorcerer Supreme, the New Avengers would have been well and truly screwed after Civil War as he hid them in his Sanctum and later went on to join a more public version of the team once they were no longer on the run.

Hulk

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Falcon

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Spider-Man (Peter Parker)

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Ant-Man (Hank Pym)

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Black Widow

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Captain Marvel

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Vision

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Black Panther

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Wasp

Janet Van Dyne was a founding member of the Avengers and she's remained loyal to the team ever since; that's despite the odds being stacked against her on too many occasions to count and it's hard to imagine them without her.

Iron Man

We still haven't entirely forgiven him for what happened during Civil War and his selfishness and arrogance have hurt the Avengers too many times for him to place any higher than this despite what a great hero he is at heart.

Hawkeye (Clint Barton)

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Captain America

Steve Rogers has fought valiantly alongside the Avengers ever since they pulled him out of the ice but, like Tony Stark, his personal feelings have too often gotten in the way to earn him the top spot. Cap is definitely someone worth having on your side, though.

Thor

Yes, the God of Thunder does indeed earn the #1 position as he's been there through thick and thin ever since deciding to help found the team all those years ago and, even unworthy, he'll never fail to answer the call of "Avengers Assemble!"

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TheUnworthyThor - 2/15/2020, 9:33 AM

Better not shortchange my guy.

bkmeijer2 - 2/15/2020, 9:36 AM

''but don't be surprised if it's these two who have the brightest future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe moving forward''

I'm actually kinda hoping Black Knight moves on from the Eternals property (maybe getting replaced by Hercules) to an Excalibur or Captain Britain property

TheRose - 2/15/2020, 1:19 PM

@MalseMarcel - I am with you on that. Bring on the Arthurian nonsense!

Ultimately, I think these two work well as leads because of their anchor to the Avengers franchise. If another Avengers film happens, we have two viable members already.

I just want a Wasp led team so bad!
Wasp/Ant-Man/Cersei/Black Knight/Captain Marvel (Rambeau, from Wandavision) for West Coast Avengers. Throw Black Panther as a supporting teammate with his Embassy in Oakland.

GhostDog - 2/15/2020, 9:37 AM

Where is this even coming from?

tmp3 - 2/15/2020, 9:40 AM

@BlackBeltJones -
>Source: MCU Cosmic
Yuuuup, it's BS.

bobevanz - 2/15/2020, 9:41 AM

That thumbnail looks like Rey Mysterio lol

MrCamw1 - 2/15/2020, 10:29 AM

@bobevanz - I was thinking of one of those Lucha Undergeound people

WakandaTech - 2/15/2020, 9:42 AM

Biggest CBM of 2020

Can’t wait to see

Celestials in all there power and glory
Angelina Jolie as Thena
Black Knight

MCUKnight11 - 2/15/2020, 9:46 AM

Wonder if the Hercules rumor still has any truth to it? I honestly think we could still see him in one of the time periods visited.

GodHercules20 - 2/15/2020, 11:52 AM

@MCUKnight11 - Hercules rumour is fake. Phastos is the gay lead.

Feralwookiee - 2/15/2020, 1:57 PM

@GodHercules20 - Yeah. That's pretty much confirmed. https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/marvel-gay-superhero-eternals-102545562.html

Kumkani - 2/15/2020, 9:54 AM

Didn't we already know this?

JustAChillFan - 2/15/2020, 10:23 AM

@Necropolitan - I was about to say that, I thought everyone knew this???

inkniron - 2/15/2020, 9:57 AM

I mean, I'm gonna watch it but I'm not the least bit psyched about this one for some reason.

ExSOLDIER - 2/15/2020, 10:00 AM

Seriously, [frick] Kit Harrington. He has a redhead goddess at home, in GoT he tapped Emilia Clarke and now he will tap Gemma Chan in Eternals...

Dude is lucky.

tvor03 - 2/15/2020, 2:37 PM

@ExSOLDIER - if by tap you mean pretend to kiss, then yeah, lucky him.

WakandanQueen - 2/15/2020, 10:19 AM

Wasn't it already confirmed that Sersi is the main character?

tmp3 - 2/15/2020, 10:21 AM

@WakandanQueen - Maybe it's a "slow news day"

Jayman627 - 2/15/2020, 10:23 AM

Hmm not sure, I could see the love story between Black Knight and Sersi being an important part of the story! But I’m still going with Ikaris being the overall main protagonists.

YonnyLayna - 2/15/2020, 11:08 AM

Beside the Deviants and Celestials what else the secuels could be about?

rabid - 2/15/2020, 11:14 AM

@YonnyLayna - The cosmic origins of the human race. And any of the superheroes from throughout all of human history. Could even roll the Stone Age Avengers or the origin of Asgardians out of this series.

rabid - 2/15/2020, 11:16 AM

Black Knight is more interesting than any of the Eternals. But they could learn a fantabulous lesson from Harley and the Birds of Prey about this.

SerKurtWagner - 2/15/2020, 11:52 AM

Is this a surprise to anyone? They’re the two highest profile characters in the film and they’re a romantic pairing. As soon as they were both confirmed, I thought it was pretty clear they were the leads. That said, I really hope they don’t shortchange the others, because the ensemble remains a jaw-dropping assembly of talent.

GodHercules20 - 2/15/2020, 11:58 AM

MCU cosmic

String - 2/15/2020, 12:19 PM

I generally don't like articles like this. Mainly because it gives a false perception to fans Dane Whitman & Sersi are the ONLY characters being given a focus in this franchise, while others, like Ikaris, will be window-dressing. I don't believe that is the case. Sersi & Dane probably have the central story, their relationship. And that relationship is how Marvel Studios plans on introducing The Eternals to fans. Relationship stories are common as a plot device for large ensembles. It makes the film more accessible to an audience unfamiliar with the source material. At some point, I believe ALL the Eternals will get their share of screen time. For example, you don't get an actor of Angelina Jolie's caliber to play a central Eternal and not use her in some way in your film.

As a franchise, you need a hook, and all I see with the Dane & Sersi love story is a hook. Once you've reeled in the audience then you can go in deeper with other characters. It's a smart way to bring in ALL fans into the world of the Eternals.

RegularPoochie - 2/15/2020, 1:52 PM

Skateanddestroy88 - 2/15/2020, 3:32 PM

I'm sure it will be solid. Hopefully Marvel doesn't get to preachy with their wokeness.

Looks like some interesting characters though for sure

kirbyfan - 2/15/2020, 5:01 PM

I though Feige said this movie would be filled with JACK KIRBY?? THIS IS NOT THE ETERNALS! This is just a movie called the Eternals! Every report gives information that has ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO DO OR RELATED TO JACK KIRBY'S CREATION!
IKARIS should be THE LEAD and the BLACK KNIGHT isn't even in Kirby's books! On top of that add the ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING PC INSANITY OF A GAY CHARACTER, and this movie ISN'T THE ETERNALS AT ALL!
DISRESPECTFUL TO KIRBY'S LEGACY IS WHAT IT IS! MARVEL SHOULD BE ASHAMED!