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Is Secret Invasion Only For MCU Fans? Emilia Clarke Gives Answer


The Marvel Cinematic Universe is adding another action-packed series to its Disney+ catalog as MCU fans await the arrival of Secret Invasion.

Secret Invasion will see the return of Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) in action as he fights tooth and nail against the comic-book Earth invader Skrulls.

The upcoming Disney+ show will also see the MCU debut of franchise newcomers The Crown icon Olivia Colman as Special Agent Sonya Falsworth and Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke as G'iah.

Given that Secret Invasion would be just one of Marvel’s many shows, one can’t help but wonder if they can still watch the series despite not being fans or followers of the MCU.

One would have to agree that superhero releases, especially the ones that came from DC and Marvel, are hard to keep up with or let alone understand.

But sitting down recently with Empire Magazine, Clarke addressed whether the upcoming Marvel show will have the charm of enticing even non-fans of the MCU.

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“It's definitely a show for the fans, but it's also a show that my mum, who doesn't watch Marvel, will watch and get, do you know what I mean,” said Clarke.

She adds, “You can get into dangerous territory sometimes with this sort of genre where if you haven't watched all 17 other films or shows, you're not going to get it. This isn't that at all.”

Clarke's co-star Don Cheadle, who will reprise the role of James Rhodes, echoed the actress' sentiments while speaking with EW, saying Secret Invasion is not like other superhero offerings.

“It speaks to the elasticity of what the MCU can be. This one feels much closer to a movie like Bourne Identity or something that's more along the tone of a '70s movie. It's not as much about the bells and whistles of big special effects. It's more about the intrigue and drama, the espionage and double-crosses. And I still think it fits perfectly with what the MCU is able to do and pull off.” said Cheadle.

The 6 episode series will also feature Ben Mendelsohn as Talos and Cobie Smulders as Maria Hill among the returning cast members.

Secret Invasion premieres on Disney+ on June 21, 2023.


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