Lauren Ridloff Is About To Become The MCU’s First Deaf Superhero

“The Walking Dead” alum Lauren Ridloff is headed to the MCU.

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Ridloff was born deaf to hearing parents.

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She first wanted to become a children’s book author.

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However, she quickly became involved in Deaf community and theater.

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She was nominated for a Tony in 2018 for “Children of a Lesser God.”

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She will be playing the character Makkari, who has superhuman speed, in “Eternals.”

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Ridloff teased that she Makkari will bring positive representation to how Deaf people are viewed.

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She added that Deafness is an important part of Makkari’s character traits.

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“Eternals” debuts in theaters on Friday, November 5, 2021.

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