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Kumail Nanjiani Reaffirms Pride in Eternals Role as Hulu Special Confronts Backlash

In an NPR interview, he says the experience changed how he works, with success defined by what he learns.

Overview

  • On NPR’s Wild Card, Nanjiani said he is “very proud” of his performance in Eternals and would not change his portrayal of Kingo.
  • He emphasized separating his personal experience from outcomes like reviews and box office, focusing instead on lessons he can control.
  • An official clip from his Hulu special Night Thoughts shows him directly addressing mockery of his physical transformation for the film.
  • He has previously said the negative reception led him to seek therapy after plans for multiple MCU projects failed to materialize.
  • Eternals grossed about $402 million worldwide and remains one of the MCU’s more divisive entries, with no sequel currently announced.