The "Eternals" Cast Is Quarantining After A Potential Exposure To COVID-19
After a dazzling world premiere in Los Angeles, the cast of Eternals and director Chloé Zhao are pivoting to virtual events following a potential exposure to COVID-19.
Stars Angelina Jolie, Gemma Chan, Salma Hayek, and Lauren Ridloff were set to be honored at Elle's Women in Hollywood event last night, but they were notably absent from the ceremony. Chloé was also to be in attendance to present Angelina with her honor.
"Earlier today we were made aware of a possible exposure to COVID-19, and while all of our talent have tested negative, out of an abundance of caution, we are pivoting to virtual appearances rather than in-person events," a Disney spokesperson said in a statement, per Variety.
On the morning of the Elle event, the majority of the ensemble, Chloé, and Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige appeared in person for a global press conference, while costars Richard Madden and Gemma appeared virtually — though they both tested negative after the possible exposure.
Elle editor-in-chief Nina Garcia addressed the cast's absence during the ceremony, saying that they "were just exposed, so to keep everyone safe, those superheroes are now in super isolation."
The Women in Hollywood event took place at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and also featured honorees Gal Gadot, Jennifer Hudson, Rita Moreno, Jodie Comer, and Halle Berry.
The details of the possible exposure are still unclear, but the cast and director were all present on the red carpet Monday night.
We also don't know if costars Kit Harington, Don Lee, Kumail Nanjiani, Brian Tyree Henry, and Lia McHugh will be quarantining as well. Barry Keoghan, who plays the Eternal Druig, did not attend the premiere.
