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Marvel shelves Harry Styles' film based on his Eternals role

The singer played the role of Eros/ Starfox

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Singer Harry Styles had made a cameo appearance towards the end of Eternals film (2021) and played the role of Eros/ Starfox. While plans were on that he would play the role in the spin-off titled Eros and Pip, reports suggest that the project has been shelved.

"Marvel bosses were openly talking about Harry in a lead role but that talk has cooled. The whole business and Marvel franchise is being rethought. The focus is on creating the biggest projects with the biggest revenues. Harry's character is a fun and beloved role but it is not realistically the number one choice to get the Marvel franchise bouncing back,” a source was quoted as saying to Sunday Mirror.

It is to be noted that earlier Marvel Studios producer Nate Moore had hinted that Harry’s character could develop into a fully-blown film. Speaking to Deadline Crew Call podcast, he had said, “We certainly didn't cast Harry for a tag. I mean, again - And a character (that) maybe I have too much affection for, 'cause he's had some problematic runs in publishing. But there are more stories to be told with the character."

Harry Styles appeared as Eros, Thanos' brother during the mid credits scene in Eternals. The film was directed by Chloe Zhao. Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Lia McHugh, Brian Tyree Henry, Lauren Ridloff are also part of the cast.

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