Director Ali Selim, responsible for the upcoming Disney+ miniseries Secret Invasion, has dismissed the possibility of major cameos from prominent figures in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) throughout the show.
Warning: The following contains spoilers from Secret Invasion Season 1, now streaming on Disney+.
For fans eagerly anticipating potential crossover appearances in Secret Invasion, Selim's remarks are likely to dampen their hopes. In an interview with TVLine, the director addressed persistent speculation about the involvement of other MCU characters in the action-packed miniseries. According to Selim, viewers should not anticipate additional cameos during the show's six-episode run. "I believe that this series focuses less on MCU characters and more on unveiling the truth behind this story," he explained. "In a sense, it is part of the MCU, but it also stands as its own separate entity."
While focusing on the central character of Nick Fury, played by Samuel L. Jackson, Secret Invasion has welcomed familiar faces from the MCU, including Don Cheadle as James "Rhodey" Rhodes and Martin Freeman, who made a cameo as a Skrull disguised as Everett K. Ross. Rhodey's role has become increasingly significant, from firing Fury in Episode 2, "Promises," to heavily suggesting in Episode 3, "Betrayed," that the Air Force officer may actually be a Skrull in disguise.
Ali Selim's recent remarks regarding potential cameos in Secret Invasion followed his denial of one specific appearance. He downplayed rumors of Julia Louis-Dreyfus's morally ambiguous character, Contessa Valentina Allegra de la Fontaine, aka "Val," making an appearance in the series. Selim expressed uncertainty about the source of such speculation and stressed to SFX Magazine that the core of the story took precedence over any cameos.
Secret Invasion Pits Nick Fury Against Renegade Skrulls
In the overarching storyline of Secret Invasion, Earth falls victim to a Skrull invasion, as the shape-shifting alien race assumes the identities of influential figures, including political leaders. Gravik, portrayed by Kingsley Ben-Adir, leads a rogue faction of Skrulls who feel betrayed by Fury's failure to find them a new home. Fury himself grapples with the weight of his age and the loss of several Avengers over the years. Episode 1, titled "Resurrection," delivers another blow to Fury as his longtime ally Maria Hill, played by Cobie Smulders, is gunned down by a Skrull impersonating Fury during a devastating bombing in Moscow Square.
While Secret Invasion has garnered generally positive reviews up to its midway point, the series has unfortunately set an unwanted record with the lowest average critical rating in the MCU on Rotten Tomatoes, currently sitting at 62%, alongside a 74% audience score. Executive producer Samuel L. Jackson guides the series, which is hailed as the first "event" in MCU history, adapting the renowned comic book crossover storyline of the same name.
Viewers can catch Episode 4 of Secret Invasion on Disney+, scheduled to air on July 12.
Source: TVLine
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