Kit Harington Addresses His Black Knight Role's Future in MCU

Summary

Kit Harington’s return as Black Knight in the MCU remains uncertain, with no ongoing discussions or plans confirmed.
Despite a promising debut in
Eternals
, Whitman’s character has been absent from subsequent Marvel projects.
Harington’s strong fan base and potential for future team-ups hint at the possibility of a standalone Black Knight series or Avengers role.

Kit Harington‘s tenure as Black Knight in the Marvel Cinematic Universe remains uncertain, casting a shadow on his potential return to the franchise. Recently, the actor shared his current status regarding the MCU.

In a recent interview with Screen Rant while promoting his new film, Blood for Dust, the actor confirmed that there are no ongoing discussions or plans for Whitman’s return. He expressed his personal hope that Marvel will reprise his role in the future. Harington said:

“I hope that they do something with that character. I think that character is fascinating and brilliant. And I love his trajectory in the comics. I love the idea of a good guy being turned bad by his superpower. I think that’s brilliant. I’m not sure whether we’ve had a protagonist that’s like that, so I think it’s a really strong idea. I’d love them to [revisit him].”

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I don’t know, though. The honest answer is nothing’s in the works at the moment.
If they decide to use the character in something, or as a solo thing, I’d be very excited by it. But I don’t think it’s planned at the moment.”

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Despite making a promising debut in the MCU with Eternals, Harington’s character, Dane Whitman, has been conspicuously absent from any subsequent projects within the sprawling superhero universe. Since his debut in Eternals, fans have been eagerly anticipating Whitman’s next steps within the MCU’s expansive narrative.

The Uncertain Path of Kit Harington’s Black Knight in Marvel’s Universe

One of the most intriguing moments in Eternals came during a post-credits scene that not only hinted at Whitman’s future but also introduced another layer to the evolving Marvel storyline. In this scene, Whitman is seen considering a significant legacy, the Ebony Blade—a mystical artifact from Marvel Comics. Just as he reaches out to grasp the sword, a new voice enters the fray, belonging to Mahershala Ali’s character, Blade, who questions Whitman’s readiness. This interaction led many to speculate about a potential collaboration between Blade and Black Knight.

In a recent appearance at a convention, Harington clarified some of the swirling rumors. Despite the suggestive setup in Eternals, he revealed that there were never any concrete plans for Whitman to appear in the upcoming Blade movie. The dynamic nature of Marvel’s production processes means many initial ideas evolve significantly over time, and as Harington confirmed, Dane Whitman was not included in the latest plans for Blade.

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Yet, the possibilities for Harington’s character in the MCU are far from exhausted. While a sequel to Eternals seems tentative at best, other avenues could potentially explore Whitman’s transformation into Black Knight. Harington’s strong fan base, bolstered by his iconic role as Jon Snow in Game of Thrones, positions him well to lead a standalone Black Knight series on Disney+. Moreover, the brief interaction between Blade and Whitman could hint at future team-ups, perhaps in a project like Midnight Suns, which has been the subject of rumors for some time.

In the comics, Black Knight has been a member of the Avengers, and with Marvel always looking ahead to its next blockbuster phases, Whitman could very well join the ranks of the Avengers in upcoming films.