Here's How The Cast Of "Eternals" Got Their Big Break Before Joining The MCU

    They all had to start somewhere.

    Michele Bird
    by Michele Bird

    BuzzFeed Contributor

    We're only days away from the release of Eternals, and fans already can't get enough of the all-star cast.

    Eternals cast and director
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    Richard Madden, Angelina Jolie, and Salma Hayek are just a few of the familiar faces that'll be featured when the highly anticipated film hits theaters this weekend.

    Eternals cast
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    If you're curious how the stars got their big breaks before officially joining the MCU, we've got you covered. Take a look at your favorite actors in their first big onscreen roles compared to now.

    Gemma Chan

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    Then: One of Gemma's first major TV roles was Mia/Anita in Humans.

    Now: She plays Sersi in Eternals.

    Richard Madden

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    Then: Richard made a name for himself as Robb Stark in Game of Thrones.

    Now: He plays Ikaris in Eternals.

    Angelina Jolie

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    Then: Angelina's first major movie role was Kate in Hackers.

    Now: She plays Thena in Eternals.

    Salma Hayek

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    Then: Salma made one of her first silver screen appearances as Carolina in Desperado.

    Now: She plays Ajak in Eternals.

    Kit Harington

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    Then: Kit is another GoT alum and got his major start as Jon Snow.

    Now: He plays Dane Whitman in Eternals.

    Kumail Nanjiani

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    Then: Kumail played Pindar Singh in Franklin & Bash.

    Now: He plays Kingo in Eternals.

    Don Lee

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    Then: One of Don's notable major roles was Sang-hwa in Train to Busan.

    Now: He plays Gilgamesh in Eternals.

    Lauren Ridloff

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    Then: One of Lauren's first major film roles was Diane in Sound of Metal.

    Now: She plays Makkari in Eternals.

    Lia McHugh

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    Then: Lia's first recurring TV role was Jessica Nolan in American Woman.

    Now: She plays Sprite in Eternals.

    Brian Tyree Henry

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    Then: Brian landed one of his first recurring TV roles as Alfred "Paper Boy" Miles in Atlanta.

    Now: He plays Phastos in Eternals.

    Barry Keoghan

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    Then: One of Barry's earlier roles was Joe in Mammal.

    Now: He plays Druig in Eternals.

    Who's your favorite character from Eternals? Share your pick with us in the comments!

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