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Kumail Nanjiani Reaffirms Pride in Eternals Role as He Reframes Setbacks

On NPR, he said the 2021 project taught him to prioritize learning over reception.

Overview

  • Nanjiani told NPR’s Wild Card that he is very proud of his work in Eternals and would not change his performance as Kingo.
  • He said he cannot control critics, audience response, or box office results and focuses instead on what he learns from each job.
  • He has previously shared that the negative reaction to the film prompted him to begin therapy, as discussed on Mike Birbiglia’s podcast.
  • He said he signed a six-picture deal with Marvel, yet the planned follow-ups did not happen after the film’s release.
  • He has recently returned to stand-up with a Hulu special titled Night Thoughts.