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Ma Dong-seok is a South Korean-born actor, who came into prominence with his role in the acclaimed movieTrain to Busan(2016). Born as Lee Dong-seok, the actor who is known for his action films, made his Hollywood debut withEternals(2021). His latest movie isThe Roundup: Punishment, the fourth movie in the series, which was recently released in South Korea, and will be in theaters in the USA from May 3.
Being a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, he played one of the Eternals, Gilgamesh, in the 2021 feature. Don Lee, as he is known in the American industry, also got to work with some of the most prolific actors in the industry in the MCU movie. But there was one actor he was absolutely elated to work with.
The Bond Between Gilgamesh and Thena Translated Beyond The Screen
Don Lee played the strongest Eternal, Gilgamesh oppositeAngelina Jolie‘s Thena. Both these characters are warriors who develop a close bond over the years they have been on earth and are extremely loyal to each other. But it was not just the characters who had a close bond, but the actors playing them also ended up becoming really close friends over time.
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Lee, in an interview with Entertainment Weekly said:
“It felt like we were old friend, who finally got to work together. We were looking out for each other, always, so we became a real family in the movie.”
In response, Jolie returned the sentiment, saying how ahe was a big fan of Lee as both actors have a love for doing action movies in their career. And their characters are also very similar in the way thay they are both warriors and soldiers who would do anything to protect each other.
“We do have a history of different films, but also action… Their center is like two soldiers, who are unbelievably loyal to each other, and look after each other, and a deep respect and friendship.”
She further added that they were both just happy to hang out with each other while working and that is what made it fun.
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“The first time we met, it was as if we had known each other forever.”
But will this chemistry persist in the long run if Marvel does end up greenlight Eternals 2?
Ma Dong-seok Might Never Get To Work Angelina Jolie Again
Not to say it is completely impossible for Ma Dong-seok and Angelina Jolie to work together again, but their MCU journey might have come to an end, and not because the studio is hesitant to greenlight a sequel to the 2021 movie. At the end ofEternals, we see the character of Gilgamesh dying, while savingThena, the character played by Jolie.
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Gilgamesh and Thena’s close bond is showcased in their story. As Jolie once said,“They would die for each other,”it came true by the of the 2021 Chloe Zhao directorial. Although, it might not be a surprise if the Eternal is bought back to life is some way, Marvel does have a way with these things. It would be amazing to see these two actors, who hold such deep admiration for each other, work together once more.
Eternals, available on Disney+.
Swagata Das
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Swagata works as a Senior Features Editor at FandomWire. Having previously worked as a Content Writer, her passion for everything pop culture became her true calling as she now works with a global team of writers to brainstorm unique, groundbreaking ideas. Having done her Masters in English Literature, Swagata is a self-professed K-Pop addict with an affinity to work her charms on unsuspecting friends to induct them into the fandom cult.
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