Eternals director Chloé Zhao explains why Kingo didn't return for the final battle, saying he 'confirmed the beliefs, but he refused to hurt people for it.'
Eternals director Chloé Zhao explains why Kumail Nanjiani's Kingo didn't return for the final battle. Marvel Studios churned out a lot of content this year, including its first millennia-spanning epic. Eternals rolled out in theaters in early November and introduced audiences to the titular cosmic group. Each blessed with incredible powers, the Eternals were sent to Earth thousands of years ago to protect humanity from the evil Deviants.
Eternals' final battle pits team member against team member as one faction led by Sersi works to prevent the destruction of Earth while another comprised of Ikaris and Sprite commits to their initial mission. All living members of the Eternals are present for the battle, save for vain Bollywood star Kingo. Despite largely siding with Ikaris in his beliefs, Kingo doesn't wish to battle his family and disappears from Eternals' third act.
We talked a lot about – what does it mean to be heroic? I feel we're entering a revisionist period for this genre. I feel the desire from the studios and from the audience. There's something about celebrating feminine strength, both in men and women in this film, that was very important for us. I think Sersi [Chan] is the bravest of all, because no matter how much someone wronged her, she's able to forgive them, to show them love instead of punch them in the face.
Previously, Eternals producer Nate Moore explained Kingo stayed out of the battle because it wouldn't have felt true to the character and his beliefs, which falls in line with Zhao's own thoughts. Kingo is someone who appreciates his family and would never harm them, but he hasn't been swayed by humanity enough to defy his orders and save it. His capacity for heroism isn't that large.
Audiences were a bit mystified by the decision to leave Kingo out of the final battle, but it's clear there was real thought put into it. With 10 characters to explore, there has to be varying levels of heroism in each one in order to make each personality distinct. That means that while some will stand up and fight, like Sersi, others will take a step back, like Kingo.
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