New Report Reveals 'Marvel's Eternals' Major Impact on Sign Language
Marvel Studios is nearly a week into its latest theatrical run with Chloé Zhao's cosmic epic Eternals , which is introducing a side of characters and storytelling that's being seen for the very first time in the MCU. Exploring thousands of years of human history on Earth while expanding on a world after the game-changing events of Avengers: Endgame , the film is making a concerted effect to meet lofty expectations as the 30th MCU project since 2008.
Part of this ambition had to do with one of the biggest casts of new characters in MCU history, with each actor bringing their own unique flavor and dynamic to the newly-introduced team of immortals. This also included new representation in the MCU on multiple levels such as the first Pakistani hero in Kumail Nanjiani's Kingo and the first on-screen gay hero in Brian Tyree Henry's Phastos.
Lauren Ridloff also made MCU history by playing the first deaf character in a prominent role , which came through big changes to her comic book character Makkari. This new hero instantly became a fan favorite, and she even sparked some real-world inspiration with the deaf community in the process.
The Independent , based on research from Preply , revealed that there has been a 250% increase in inquiries about learning sign language after the debut of Marvel Studios' Eternals . Lauren Ridloff's Makkari, who is deaf in real life, communicated entirely using ASL in the movie, and searches for her personally have increased by 550% since early November.
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