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However, the disappointing critical and commercial performance of Eternals deeply affected the actor, who has shared that this experience shattered his self-esteem and led him to seek therapy.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Focused on your mental health<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During his appearance on the Working It podcast with fellow comedian Mike Birbiglia, Nanjiani reflected on the implications of being part of such an anticipated project as Eternals. Despite the high expectations surrounding its release, <strong>the film did not meet box office projections and received mixed reviews, resulting in a strong emotional impact for the actor<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nanjiani, who was widely praised for his performance and his ability to incorporate subtle humor into his character, expressed his surprise and disappointment at the reception of the film. <strong>The pressure of being a pioneer in a project with significant narrative aspirations and a diverse cast of characters took a toll on his mental well-being.<\/strong> <em>My friends, who are very successful actors, don\u2019t understand why this affected me so much<\/em>, he commented, highlighting the intensity of his commitment to the role.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Marvel Studios\u2019 Eternals | Official Teaser\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0WVDKZJkGlY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although Eternals did not achieve the expected success, <strong>Nanjiani has moved on, recognizing the importance of taking care of his mental health<\/strong>. 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