Angelina Jolie says she took a 'leap of faith' joining Eternals cast because Marvel NEVER let actors see the script and reveals she's been asked to direct a film in the Cinematic Universe

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She stars as Thena - leader of the Earth-based Eternals - in the latest Marvel movie.

Yet Angelina Jolie has now revealed she took a 'leap of faith' by joining the Cinematic Universe because she wasn't allowed to read the film's script before signing up for the film, which premiere in London on Wednesday evening.

Speaking on Thursday's Lorraine alongside her co-star Lauren Ridloff, Angelina, 46, revealed that actors are never allowed to read the script of a Marvel film before agreeing to be cast in the part - likely due to the top secret nature of the franchise. 

Jumped in! Angelina Jolie has now revealed she took a 'leap of faith' by joining the Cinematic Universe because she wasn't allowed to read the film's script before signing up

She told host Lorraine Kelly: 'It was a great deal of fun but I did it because The Eternal family would be diverse and inclusive. When you accept a marvel movie you don't see the script so you have to take a leap of faith.

'We look and feel different than a superhero group but my character struggles with mental health. We are the most human. We represent the world we live in, we're a global family.'

After starring in the film - which follows a race of immortal beings with superhuman powers who have secretly lived on Earth for thousands of years - Angelina also revealed she has been asked to direct a Marvel project.

Thena: Speaking on Thursday's Lorraine alongside her co-star Lauren Ridloff, Angelina, 46, revealed that actors are never allowed to read the script of a Marvel film

'I was asked if I would consider directing a Marvel movie and I said yes but I don't know if I'd be very good at it. It brings a smile to my face though.'

The mother of six went on to discuss how she doesn't think the entertainment business should be considered 'real life'  

She said: 'I grew up around this business and I don't think it is real life. It shouldn't be taken too seriously. A lot of families are having conversations about sustainability so we like to upcycle and recycle what we already have.'

She told host Lorraine Kelly: 'It was a great deal of fun but I did it because The Eternal family would be diverse and inclusive'

Character: She stars as Thena - leader of the Earth-based Eternals - in the latest Marvel movie

Meanwhile, Lauren, 43, spoke about how it was long 'overdue' to have a team of superheros who are more relatable as people. 

She said: 'I was so thrilled to have this opportunity to play Makari. It was so overdue and timely to make superheroes seem more like people and that brings the idea of what a superhero is. With pride I can play Makari.'

Lauren, who is deaf, said that filming didn't come without its hurdles as she couldn't hear the directors instructions - however Angelina offered her a solution. 

Chat: Meanwhile, Lauren, 43, spoke about how it was long 'overdue' to have a team of superheros who are more relatable as people

She said: 'I knew that there would be a lot of problem solving and opportunities on set and sometimes I didn't know when to turn because I couldn't hear the director shout, 'Action.' 

'Angelina said to use a laser pen and now I incorporate this into my other work.'

Lauren, who has two sons who are also deaf, went on to say that she is glad they will now have a relatable superhero growing up. 

She said: 'My boys were a tough audience so they weren't impressed at first until I brought home lego figures. 

Inspiration: Lauren, who has two sons who are also deaf, went on to say that she is glad they will now have a relatable superhero growing up

'Theyre both deaf so im so glad they're going to have a deaf superhero growing up.'

Eternals is a 2021 Marvel film based on the fictional race of humanoids of the same name which appears in the American comic books.

The film sees the Eternals, an immortal alien race, come out of hiding for thousands of years to protect Earth from their evil counterparts, the Deviants.

The movie, which premiered in Los Angeles earlier this month, also stars Gemma Chan as the character Sersi. 

The cast includes MCU's first openly gay superhero (Brian Tyree Henry as Phastos) who shares the franchise's first onscreen same-sex kiss with Haaz Sleiman, who plays his husband.