Marvel's Secret Invasion has opened the dossier on its all-star cast, and it includes returning MCU actors Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, and Cobie Smulders.
Despite these high-profile names, Secret Invasion is expected to have a small cast rather than a massive ensemble a la Avengers: Endgame. Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige previously hinted that the series would be a much more intimate story than its comic book inspiration, with episodes mostly revolving around Fury and Talos' investigations into a cosmic conspiracy.
The original Secret Invasion comic was published in 2008 and dealt with a vast conspiracy involving Skrull double agents using their shape-shifting powers to impersonate various heroes and villains and pave the way for the Skrull Empire to take over the planet, so it's possible that the cast of the live-action series will have their work cut out for them.
Keep reading for a rundown of who's appearing in Marvel's Secret Invasion — and don't forget to bookmark the page, as we'll be updating this article with all-new casting announcements.
Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury
Samuel L. Jackson will lead the cast of Marvel's Secret Invasion, playing an eye-patchless Nick Fury. He will investigate a sect of Skrulls who have infiltrated the highest levels of authority in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Jackson previously made a cameo as Nick Fury on Agents of SHIELD so this isn't the first time that he has reprised his role for the small screen.
Ben Mendelsohn as Talos
Ben Mendelsohn will be returning to slip into the skin of Skrull leader Talos whose previous appearances include outings in Captain Marvel and Spider-Man: Far From Home. He was last seen in Far From Home's end credits tag scene, which revealed that Fury was actually in a space station with other Skrulls the entire time while Talos was doubling as him.
Kingsley Ben-Adir
Alongside Jackson and Mendelsohn, Kingsley Ben-Adir has reportedly joined the cast of Secret Invasion. Sources have suggested that he will be playing one of the lead villains on the show, coming off the back of his role as Malcolm X in Regina King's critically-acclaimed directorial debut One Night in Miami, which earned three nominations at last year's Oscars.
Olivia Colman
Oscar-winner Olivia Colman is also said to be joining Jackson in the Nick Fury-focused Disney+ series. The British star is known for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II in The Crown as well as winning an Academy Award in 2018 for Best Actress in The Favourite, however, the identity of the character she'll be playing in Secret Invasion is being kept under wraps for now.
Emilia Clarke
Last year, Game of Thrones veteran Emilia Clarke was reported to be in final negotiations to join the cast of Secret Invasion. She later confirmed in an interview with Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show that she would be starring in the upcoming Disney+ series, marking her first appearance in the MCU, though it's unknown at this time who she will be playing.
Killian Scott
In addition, Deadline reported that Killian Scott had joined the ranks of Marvel's Secret Invasion in yet another role shrouded in mystery. The Irish actor is no stranger to the small screen, having starred in the likes of Ripper Street, portraying Assistant Commissioner Augustus Dove, and Damnation, replacing Aden Young, who left due to creative differences.
Christopher McDonald
According to Deadline, Christopher McDonald has also signed on the dotted line to appear in the series as a reported "newly created" character, with the potential to "cross over to the larger MCU" by appearing in movies and other Disney+ limited series. McDonald's past TV credits include Family Law, Boardwalk Empire, and the HBO Max comedy series Hacks.
Cobie Smulders as Maria Hill
Cobie Smulders is set to return to the MCU to reprise her role as Maria Hill, the former Deputy Director of SHIELD. Smulders has played Hill across a number of different MCU projects to date. Having initially made her debut in The Avengers, the actress has also starred as Hill in several other films, including Spider-Man: Far From Home, Avengers: Age of Ultron, and more.
Keep checking back here for all the latest casting updates for Marvel's Secret Invasion.
Adele Ankers-Range is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow her on Twitter.
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Despite these high-profile names, Secret Invasion is expected to have a small cast rather than a massive ensemble a la Avengers: Endgame. Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige previously hinted that the series would be a much more intimate story than its comic book inspiration, with episodes mostly revolving around Fury and Talos' investigations into a cosmic conspiracy.
The original Secret Invasion comic was published in 2008 and dealt with a vast conspiracy involving Skrull double agents using their shape-shifting powers to impersonate various heroes and villains and pave the way for the Skrull Empire to take over the planet, so it's possible that the cast of the live-action series will have their work cut out for them.
Keep reading for a rundown of who's appearing in Marvel's Secret Invasion — and don't forget to bookmark the page, as we'll be updating this article with all-new casting announcements.
Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury
Samuel L. Jackson will lead the cast of Marvel's Secret Invasion, playing an eye-patchless Nick Fury. He will investigate a sect of Skrulls who have infiltrated the highest levels of authority in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Jackson previously made a cameo as Nick Fury on Agents of SHIELD so this isn't the first time that he has reprised his role for the small screen.
Ben Mendelsohn as Talos
Ben Mendelsohn will be returning to slip into the skin of Skrull leader Talos whose previous appearances include outings in Captain Marvel and Spider-Man: Far From Home. He was last seen in Far From Home's end credits tag scene, which revealed that Fury was actually in a space station with other Skrulls the entire time while Talos was doubling as him.
Kingsley Ben-Adir
Alongside Jackson and Mendelsohn, Kingsley Ben-Adir has reportedly joined the cast of Secret Invasion. Sources have suggested that he will be playing one of the lead villains on the show, coming off the back of his role as Malcolm X in Regina King's critically-acclaimed directorial debut One Night in Miami, which earned three nominations at last year's Oscars.
Olivia Colman
Oscar-winner Olivia Colman is also said to be joining Jackson in the Nick Fury-focused Disney+ series. The British star is known for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II in The Crown as well as winning an Academy Award in 2018 for Best Actress in The Favourite, however, the identity of the character she'll be playing in Secret Invasion is being kept under wraps for now.
Emilia Clarke
Last year, Game of Thrones veteran Emilia Clarke was reported to be in final negotiations to join the cast of Secret Invasion. She later confirmed in an interview with Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show that she would be starring in the upcoming Disney+ series, marking her first appearance in the MCU, though it's unknown at this time who she will be playing.
Killian Scott
In addition, Deadline reported that Killian Scott had joined the ranks of Marvel's Secret Invasion in yet another role shrouded in mystery. The Irish actor is no stranger to the small screen, having starred in the likes of Ripper Street, portraying Assistant Commissioner Augustus Dove, and Damnation, replacing Aden Young, who left due to creative differences.
Christopher McDonald
According to Deadline, Christopher McDonald has also signed on the dotted line to appear in the series as a reported "newly created" character, with the potential to "cross over to the larger MCU" by appearing in movies and other Disney+ limited series. McDonald's past TV credits include Family Law, Boardwalk Empire, and the HBO Max comedy series Hacks.
Cobie Smulders as Maria Hill
Cobie Smulders is set to return to the MCU to reprise her role as Maria Hill, the former Deputy Director of SHIELD. Smulders has played Hill across a number of different MCU projects to date. Having initially made her debut in The Avengers, the actress has also starred as Hill in several other films, including Spider-Man: Far From Home, Avengers: Age of Ultron, and more.
Keep checking back here for all the latest casting updates for Marvel's Secret Invasion.
Adele Ankers-Range is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow her on Twitter.
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