'Kumail Nanjiani Gets Open About Undergoing Therapy Following His Role in a Marvel Movie'
In the world of Marvel movies, the landscape has shifted over the past several years, with post-Infinity Saga films not receiving the same level of acclaim as earlier releases. This trend was evident in the case of Eternals, a film starring Kumail Nanjiani, which despite initial hype, disappointed fans and critics alike.
Nanjiani, who played the Eternal Kingo, had high hopes for the film, believing it would be "really, really well reviewed." However, the reception of Eternals hit him hard, leading him to start therapy. He revealed on the Working It Out podcast that the experience "shattered" him, and he needed professional help to process it. Nanjiani continued seeing a therapist to work through those feelings.
The high expectations for Eternals were not unfounded. Marvel had anticipated the film being a major success on the scale of the X-Men franchise. The disappointing critical and fan response was a blow, despite Nanjiani's pride in the film and his role.
The cast of Eternals, which also included Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek, Richard Madden, Gemma Chan, and Brian Tyree Henry, among others, went on a press tour at the same time as the review embargo was lifted early.
Nanjiani's expectations for Eternals were not met, and the film's performance affected him deeply. He mentioned that he had been sitting at home for about a year and a half, dreaming of the success of Eternals. He had signed on for six movies, a video game, and a theme park ride for the film.
However, it seems unlikely that we'll see Nanjiani or his fellow Eternals again in the near future. The Marvel Cinematic Universe has seen a shift in the quality of their movies over time, and the performance of Eternals might have played a role in this change.
In a more recent development, Nanjiani discussed his work on a stand-up act on the Working It Out podcast. He revealed that the last 15 minutes of his stand-up act revolve around the impact of Eternals' negative reviews.
Nanjiani has come to terms with how the performance of Eternals affected him, and he is moving forward. The Working It Out podcast, hosted by comedian Mike Birbiglia, provided a platform for Nanjiani to share his experiences and emotions, offering a glimpse into the life of a Marvel star navigating the highs and lows of the entertainment industry.
- Despite his initial high hopes for the 'Eternals' movie and his role in it, Kumail Nanjiani was deeply affected when the film received disappointing critical and fan responses, leading him to seek therapy.
- The underperformance of 'Eternals' at the box office and among critics might have played a role in the change Marvel Cinematic Universe has seen in the quality of their movies over time.
