Overview

• Nanjiani said on Mike Birbiglia’s podcast that he signed for six Marvel films plus a video game and a theme‑park ride when he joined Eternals.
• He added that none of those plans materialized after the 2021 film drew poor reviews and grossed about $402 million worldwide.
• The actor said the reaction to Eternals affected him so deeply that he sought therapy to recalibrate how he ties self‑worth to audience response.
• Coverage notes these were option contracts that allow Marvel to shelve projects without breaching agreements, and reports point to a shift toward shorter actor deals.
• Marvel has not announced a sequel or a resolution to Eternals’ cliffhanger, and Nanjiani’s only return as Kingo since release was a voice role in What If...?