Eternals Star Rejected $296M Emily Blunt Movie Until Another Marvel Star Saved the Day

Eternals Star Rejected $296M Emily Blunt Movie Until Another Marvel Star Saved the Day
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The Hollywood industry, on top of being a machine to produce commercial blockbusters that stick up dollar bills, is also the place where unique stories are brought to life in the form of motion pictures. And in recent years, Emily Blunt, along with her husband John Krasinski, have brought us A Quite Place series, one of the most impactful horror films in the past years.

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Emily Blunt in a still from A Quite Place Part 2
Emily Blunt in a still from A Quite Place Part 2

And with two installments already being made in the series, it’s no question just how much the series is well-received by the audience. But along with this fact, there is also the possibility of another part in the works with a different protagonist. And if not for this star from the MCU, the third part would not have been possible.

Djimon Hounsou Swooped In To Replace Brian Tyree Henry In Emily Blunt’s A Quiet Place Part 2

Djimon Hounsou and Cillian Murphy in a still from A Quiet Place 2
Djimon Hounsou and Cillian Murphy in a still from A Quiet Place Part 2

Hollywood industry is famous for some of the best horror flicks the world has ever seen, and continuing that trend of bringing spine-chilling films is Emily Blunt and John Krasinski with their A Quite Place series. Considered to be one of the best extraterrestrial horror films in the recent past. With so much critical appraisal and commercial success, the film has turned into a successful franchise. And while there is a sequel coming to the second part, it wouldn’t have been possible without the involvement of Djimon Hounsou.

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With the introduction of Hounsou’s Man on the Island character in the second part of the series, people were excited about a new face that will be joining the ranks of the protagonists. But much to everyone’s dismay, his character is supposedly killed off when an alien that was washed ashore on the Island drags him away. Originally, this part was supposed to be played by Eternals star Brian Tyree Henry.

The first choice by the executives was to audition Tyree Henry for the role of Man on the Island, but due to conflicting schedules between this film and his MCU film, he had to pick one, which was Eternals at the end. Therefore, the film was in search of a replacement. Their search finally came to an end when Hounsou, who played the role of Korath in Guardians of The Galaxy as well as Captain Marvel, agreed to join the film for this role.

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What Is A Quiet Place Franchise About?

A still from A Quite Place Part 2
A still from A Quite Place Part 2

While supernatural horror flicks are common these days, what sets A Quite Place series apart is the unique post-apocalyptic extraterrestrial horror element that the franchise brings. In an attempt to save her kids from the clutches of aliens that hunt by following sounds, Evelyn must find a way to escape the nightmare and find a safe haven.

With two parts of the franchise already out, a third installment is in the works as well titled A Quiet Place: Day One which will detail the backstory of Hounsou’s character and his journey thriving in this nightmarish world.

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A Quiet Place: Day One, in cinemas on 8th March 2024.

Source: IMDb

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