Chloé Zhao, a self-proclaimed fan of the MCU, approached Marvel herself.

She was originally considered for #BlackWidow, according to Kevin Feige, but took herself off the list. Eventually, Zhao and Nate Moore began working together on an #Eternals pitch. https://t.co/pkzLcuWOdU pic.twitter.com/0Xt8p1mTwx

— Variety (@Variety) April 28, 2021