Marvel’s been praised for creating diversity in terms of characters, however, it will create history by introducing Phastos in 'Eternals'.
Marvel Studios’ highly anticipated ensemble Phase 4 ‘Eternals’ is all set to hit the theatres and introduce the world to the first gay superhero, Phastos. Marvel’s been praised for creating diversity in terms of characters, however, it will create history by introducing Phastos, the character played by American actor Brian Tyree Henry, on November 5. Chloé Zhao-directed film’s new superhero is definitely going to be going down in the history books.
No wonder!! You want to know more and more about Phastos, and this is why we have collected some information about the new superhero. Take a look
1. Did you know he's been around in the Marvel Comics world since the '80s?
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According to Comic Years, Phastos was not part of original comics created by Jack Kirby in the 1970s, but he appeared in the third generation of ‘Eternals’ that was created by Peter B. Gillis and Sal Buscema in 1985. In ‘Eternals Comics’, the superhero was alive during ancient Greek times. He was often mistaken for the famous Greek God Hephaestus (the Olympian god of fire and metalworking). (Picture Credit:esp_marvel/Instagram)
2. No stranger to Marvel World
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Brain Tyree Henry, who is known for portraying Alfred Miles in ‘Atlanta’, was seen in projects like ‘Windows’, Jocker, and ‘If Beale Street Could Talk’. He voiced the father of Miles Morales in the movie ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’, therefore, he is no stranger to the Marvel world. (Picture credit: marvelfansin/Instagram)
3. Blessed with a loving family
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According to the teaser, Phastos has a husband and a son named Jack in the film. (Picture credit :Eternals/Instagram)
4. Phastos has a loving husband, played by Haaz Sleiman
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According to the Out Magazine, Haaz Sleiman, who is a ‘Breaking Fast’ star and GLAAD Media Award winner, will play opposite Henry as Phastos' hubby.
As per magazine, Haaz Sleiman stated, "I feel lucky, and I’m grateful. And…I don’t want to sound arrogant, but I feel like Marvel, they were very smart to cast me in it because I got to humanize the hell out of it. I got to humanize an LGBTQ+ family and show how beautiful they are.” (Picture credit: Hazz Sleiman/Instagram)
5. Will They Kiss?
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According to Out Magazine, Henry (Phastos) and Sleiman (Phastos’ husband) are going to be sharing an on-screen kiss in the movie. Considering the long history of Marvel Studios, it will be ground-breaking.
6. Wasn’t an original member of the 'Eternals'
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Even though Phastos was present in the pages of ‘Marvel Comics’, but he wasn’t the original hero. However, Phastos, played by Brian Tyree Henry in the MCU, is going to be one of the first ‘Eternals’ introduced to the people. The movie also features Gemma Chan as Sersi, Richard Madden as Ikaris, Kit Harrington as Black Knight, Salma Hayek as Ajak, bisexual icon Angelina Jolie as Thena, Ma Dong-seok as Gilgamesh, Lauren Ridloff as Makkari, Lia McHugh as Sprite, Barry Keoghan as Druig, and Kumail Nanjiani as Kingo. (Picture credit: dano_cosmic)
7. Brains of the 'Eternals' operation
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According to ScreenRant, Phastos, who helps protect the universe from the Deviants, is an expert with technology. He can make weapons, is an important part of the ‘Eternals’ team. (Picture credit: esp_marvel/Instagram)
