Another gender swap! Hayek plays Ajak, who is the leader of the Eternals. In the comics, the character is based in Central America, where he is worshiped as a god by the Aztecs, Incas, and other indigenous populations. While at Comic-Con, The Hummingbird Project actress told the audience that her character is a "strong woman" who has "a lot of mother instincts" even though she's "not supposed to have kids."