Chloe Zhao Talks About Casting Harry Styles as Eros in Eternals
The idea to bring Harry to Marvel landed on a very specific note.*
Chloe Zhao has been telling people that Harry Styles will play the lovable Eternal Eros before the film even hit production. She says it was a “package deal” – interviewed those fans of the song “Royals.”
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Why Harry Styles?
A vision from the start: Zhao pitched the concept of Pip the Troll (voiced by Patton Oswald) and Eros to Marvel’s boss, Kevin Feige, early on.
Observer-fed inspiration: While watching Dunkirk, she caught Harry’s vibe and instantly knew he was a perfect fit for the entire Eternal world.
“I kept tabs on Harry since Dunkirk. I saw he’s exactly the character I imagined. If he says ‘yes’ and Kevin approves, it’s a green light.”She explains that Eros is about the fun, the heart, and the mischief that shapes the universe, and Harry’s personality climbs right up to that pedestal.
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The Post‑Credits Moment
In the post‑credits sequence, Harry (Eros) teams up with Pip, voiced by Patton, to save the day with Thena (Angelina Jolie) and the rest of the squad.
They meet Makkari (Lauren Ridloff), Kingo (Kumail Nanjiani), and Phastos (Brian Tyree Henry) after Arishem the Judge (David Kaye) goes off‑the‑grid with Sersi (Gemma Chan).
The scene is a sassy, humorous, “you’ve got the crew – just forgot your props” type of moment, perfect for a quick laugh.
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Richard Madden’s Excited Take
Ikaris* actor, Richard Madden, shared his enthusiasm:
“It’s all still a mystery. I’m curious about the little goblin that popped up. Who is that guy?”
He wanted to see how the new characters blend into the broader Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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Bottom Line
Eros + Harry Styles = The perfect ‘love adventure’ vibe.
Chloe Zhao’s script had the ‘package deal’ built in.
After a little collaboration, the sketch is now a real Marvel blockbuster.
So buckle up* – Eternals is about to deliver some heart, some humor, and a whole lot of cosmic style.
