Kit Harington Drops Jaw-Dropping Bombshell in Eternals' Post-Credits Scene!
Kit Harington's character adds to the intrigue of The Eternals' post-credits scene, leaving fans guessing about Dane's future
Kit Harington has added further confusion to the already perplexing post-credits scene in Eternals by shedding light on his future as the new MCU character Black Knight. As the two-year anniversary of Chloé Zhao's Marvel Cinematic Universe film approaches, little has unfolded from the potential storylines it introduced. This includes the hint that Dane Whitman would play a role in Eric Brooks' origin story.
During his recent appearance at the Superhero Comic-Con, Harington revealed that he was not intended to appear in the upcoming Blade film. Watch the clip on Twitter via Kit Harington Updates.
Regarding the Eternals post-credits scene, Mahershala Ali's Blade can be heard while Dane Whitman uncovers the Ebony Blade from its box. Although this scene appears to be setting up future developments, it is not actually intended to do so. In light of this, it is clarified that there may have been confusion about Blade's involvement in the Blade movie, but he was never intended to be part of it and will not be.
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: Currently, my knowledge is limited regarding this matter. Presently, I am hopeful that he becomes acclimated to the role. I believe there are captivating aspects pertaining to his mental well-being, particularly his struggles with addiction, which would be intriguing to explore. Consequently, I hope that the character of the Black Knight is utilized, with Dane Whitman portraying this role. However, I'm unable to provide any concrete details at this juncture. Nevertheless, the intention is to eventually develop his character.
Post-credits scenes have become an essential part of MCU's storytelling since Iron Man. The only exception is Avengers: Endgame, which intentionally forgoes a traditional stinger to signify the culmination of an era. However, with the start of the Multiverse Saga, these scenes make a return, serving as introductory sequences for upcoming characters in the franchise. The post-credits scene for the Eternals is no different, featuring Ali's first portrayal as Blade.
However, the concept of incorporating the Black Knight into the Blade film now seems like a narrative dead-end. While it's possible that Harington is simply unwilling to reveal any potentially spoiler-filled details, it appears that he genuinely does not know what lies ahead for his character. If this scene is not a setup for Blade, then it raises questions about its purpose. There may have been plans for a standalone Black Knight film or series on Disney+ at the time of filming. It is important to note that Marvel Studios has not officially announced anything regarding this matter.
Regardless of what the future holds for the Black Knight, Harington's remarks bring to light a major issue in the MCU Multiverse Saga. Due to the rapid expansion of the franchise, many narrative threads have been introduced without any resolution. This is evident in the post-credits scenes of several Phase 4 films, such as the introduction of Clea in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and the arrival of Hercules in Thor: Love and Thunder.
Source: Superhero Comic-Con (via Kit Harington Updates)
