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    'Eternals' has the MCU's first deaf superhero. Her deafness is one of her superpowers

    LOS ANGELES — Lauren Ridloff is eager for audiences to meet her groundbreaking "Eternals" character, Makkari. In the comics, Makkari is known primarily for her superhuman speed, which allows her to spin cyclones, run on water and defy gravity. In Marvel Studios' forthcoming adaptation, Makkari is also deaf — a key asset that distinguishes her from her fellow celestial protectors. "Let's just ...
    by Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times Oct 21, 2021 3 minutes

    LOS ANGELES — Lauren Ridloff is eager for audiences to meet her groundbreaking "Eternals" character, Makkari.

    In the comics, Makkari is known primarily for her superhuman speed, which allows her to spin cyclones, run on water and defy gravity. In Marvel Studios' forthcoming adaptation, Makkari is also deaf — a key asset that distinguishes her from her fellow celestial protectors.

    "Let's just say Makkari would not be as fast as she is if it wasn't for her deafness," Ridloff told the Los Angeles Times at Monday's world premiere of "Eternals" in Hollywood. "I can't wait

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