Harry Styles joins the MCU as Eros, brother of Thanos

Harry Styles’ latest news was unexpected, and undoubtedly a treat for fans. He is to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Eros, the brother of Thanos.

Harry Styles’ fans have had their hands full with content for the past few months. The stars’ golden moments just keep coming up. His latest development just came up on the screen, unexpectedly might we add.

We can all agree that MCU’s latest upcoming, ‘The Eternals’ is one of the most anticipated movies at the moment. It seems that the headlines about the same, just don’t seem to end. Reportedly, Harry Styles has joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as a new character, namely ‘Eros’, Thanos’ brother. Thanos was most recently portrayed by Josh Brolin.  When the movie premiered at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, Calif. on Monday, Oct. 18, attendees revealed that Styles pops up as Eros, Thanos’ brother. Eros, also known as the superhero Starfox in the comics, is a member of the Eternals and can psychically control people’s emotions and pleasure centers.

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Eternals, directed by Chloé Zhao, also stars Gemma Chan, Kumail Nanjiani, Salma Hayek, and Angelina Jolie among others. The film is due to hit theaters in the United States on November 5.

Moreover, Matt Donnelly, Variety Senior film writer, took to Twitter and wrote, “Big reveal from #TheEternals premiere — Harry Styles has joined the MCU as Eros, brother of Thanos.”

Variety’s senior editor, Marc Malkin echoed, “When Harry Styles shows up in the MCU. Audience squealed.” Someone responded by asking him not to lie. Malkin added, “Not a lie…”

According to the Los Angeles Times, Harry Styles is to appear in the post-credit scene of the movie, so fans will have to wait to see him until the movie is over.

However, we don’t know when the Grammy winner will appear as the MCU character in a larger capacity, we know that he will appear on the screen in Olivia Wilde’s ‘Don’t Worry Darling’, due out in 2022. The 27-year old One Direction alum, made his acting debut in the war drama, Dunkirk in 2017.