Olivia Colman stars as Sonya Falsworth in the highly anticipated espionage series “Secret Invasion,” which premieres on Disney+. This marks Samuel L. Jackson’s 14th appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) as Nick Fury, the founder of the Avengers and former director of S.H.I.E.L.D. However, a lot has changed for Fury since the events of “Avengers: Infinity War.”
In a recent press conference for “Secret Invasion,” Samuel discussed his character’s evolution. Fury has been absent and incognito for years, residing on his space station called S.A.B.E.R. Due to his prolonged absence, Fury has become older, tired, and vulnerable. He’s dealing with a bad knee and a loss of confidence. Despite this, Fury returns to Earth after being summoned, and the series will explore what unfolds.
The first two episodes of “Secret Invasion” provide audiences with a deeper understanding of Fury than ever before. Samuel is not concerned that revealing more about the character will weaken him; rather, it allows for a greater appreciation of Fury’s complexity. Samuel compares this process to peeling an onion and enjoying the journey.
The press conference also featured Marvel boss Kevin Feige, producer Jonathan Schwartz, director Ali Selim, and cast members Cobie Smulders, Ben Mendelsohn, Don Cheadle, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Emilia Clarke, and Olivia Colman. The series revolves around Fury and his allies as they uncover a secret invasion of Earth by shapeshifting Skrulls led by Gravik. They must stop the invasion and save humanity.
Cheadle discussed Rhodes’ transformation in the post-Tony Stark era, where he has taken on a more political role. The strained relationship between Fury and Maria Hill, played by Cobie Smulders, is also explored. Despite the tension, Cobie expressed her excitement about working with Samuel again.
Kevin Feige emphasized that “Secret Invasion” serves a crucial purpose within the MCU. The show delves into themes explored in previous projects like “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” and combines them with a spy thriller tone. The dynamic between Fury and Talos, played by Ben Mendelsohn, is a highlight.
Speaking about the series, director Ali Selim highlighted its human-focused narrative and Fury’s return to grounded reality. He drew inspiration from films like “The Third Man” and “The Conversation” to create a grounded and espionage-driven tone. Selim also mentioned a shift in tone as Fury takes on a more heroic role, comparing him to classic American western heroes.
Emilia Clarke, known for her role in “Game of Thrones,” expressed her excitement about working with the talented cast in “Secret Invasion.” Olivia Colman, who won an Oscar for “The Favourite,” was thrilled to finally collaborate with Samuel. Although their characters share a complicated relationship, Olivia teased the audience by saying they’ll have to wait and see what unfolds.
This highly anticipated series promises to deliver an intriguing story within the Marvel Universe while offering a fresh perspective on Nick Fury and his allies. With a talented cast and a unique blend of genres, “Secret Invasion” is set to captivate audiences and strengthen the MCU’s ever-expanding universe.
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