‘Eternals’: Dan Stevens Teases Mystery Role In Marvel Studios Film

Even before fans saw one second of footage from the upcoming “Eternals” film from Marvel Studios, people were excited by two things: 1) the opportunity to see Oscar-winning filmmaker Chloe Zhao direct a superhero film and 2) the incredible A-list cast that includes folks like Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek, Kumail Nanjiani, Brian Tyree Henry, Richard Madden, Kit Harington, and many more. Well, we still don’t know how the Chloe Zhao element is going to work out, but can you believe that “Eternals” might even have a bigger, more exciting cast than you first realized? It appears Dan Stevens is supposed to be a secret member of the cast, and that’s an exciting prospect, to say the least.

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While Marvel Studios and Dan Stevens himself has yet to fully confirm the news, the actor was recently asked by Collider if he has a role in “Eternals.” The answer? “Kro comment,” cheekily replied Stevens, making a “no comment” pun.

So, what does “Kro comment” mean? Well, I’m going to cut to a spoiler warning to really get into it, but suffice to say, it’s a very big hint not only that Stevens is in the film, but also that he might have a fairly large role that is likely a big reveal that Marvel Studios would like to remain hidden.

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**Potential Spoilers, based only on nerdy speculation, about Dan Stevens’ involvement with “Eternals”**

For Marvel Comics nerds like me, Kro is a name that has always been associated with “Eternals,” dating back to the character’s first real appearance in the ‘70s. In the comics, Kro is the sometimes leader of the Deviants (the bad guys that are confirmed to show up in the “Eternals” film). And what makes Kro’s potential involvement in the film interesting are: 1) He’s an immortal shapeshifter, which means Stevens could potentially play the role and be hidden from footage because of the gimmicky power and 2) in the comics, Kro is the husband to Thena (played by Angelina Jolie in the film), a member of the Eternals, who also is the father to her two children.

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The second bit is where my tin-foil speculation cap gets put on, and pieces begin to fall into place. Marvel Studios has a long history of having “it was him all along!” reveals for its bad guys in films. Jude Law in “Captain Marvel” and Jake Gyllenhaal in “Spider-Man: Far From Home” are just two recent examples. And what better “it was him all along!” reveal than to have Dan Stevens show up as Angelina Jolie’s husband in the film, but then to reveal himself as a shapeshifting bad guy that has infiltrated the heart of the Eternals and will destroy them? It writes itself, people!

Obviously, it must be reiterated that this is all pure speculation on my part, but it sure does fit the Marvel Studios fold. Regardless, it does seem as if Dan Stevens plays a significant role in “Eternals” and it’s a role that Marvel Studios would love to keep secret. “Eternals” arrives in theaters on November 5.