{
  "id": 6834920,
  "title": "Pom Klementieff on being an empath like Mantis: 'I feel things really strongly'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/pom-klementieff-on-being-an-empath-like-mantis-i-feel-things-really",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T01:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/pom-klementieff-on-being-an-empath-like-mantis-i-feel-things-really-strongly-1.500671651"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pom Klementieff, who has portrayed Marvel's empath Mantis in five films, shared her thoughts on the character during a panel in Abu Dhabi on September 11th. The French actress, sitting alongside Simu Liu, revealed that Mantis' powers would be a blessing and a curse in real life, as she already feels things very strongly herself. Klementieff explained that the real challenge of being an empath is feeling too much and struggling to hide her emotions. Both Klementieff and Liu admitted that the news they received about joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe was life-changing. While Liu received his call while in his underwear, Klementieff was in Los Angeles at the time. The pair also discussed how Shang-Chi and Mantis would potentially interact in a crossover, joking that they could take over the universe together. Liu mentioned that he would take Mantis to San Francisco if they ever met there, and Klementieff agreed, suggesting they go to a Giants game or perhaps attend a Giants game.",
  "summary": "Abu Dhabi: Pom Klementieff has played Marvel's resident empath across five films, and in Abu Dhabi on Friday, she told fans that the character's defining trait is not far from her own. The French actress shared the Main Stage at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi with Simu Liu for the Beyond the Multiverse panel on 11 September, the opening day of Middle East Film and Comic Con (MEFCC) 2026. Over the…",
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    "Pom Klementieff portrays empath Mantis in five Marvel films",
    "Mantis' powers would be blessing and curse in real life for Klementieff",
    "Klementieff and Simu Liu both consider Marvel call life-changing"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}