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This morning, Marvel took its first steps with the Fantastic Four and found itself knee-deep in the AI debate. The controversy isn't about the trailer. Rather, some believe AI had a hand in the film's teaser posters, showcasing Central City citizens reveling in the existence of Marvel's first family in the 1960s.

In the realm of comic book adaptations, loyalty to source material is often considered a benchmark for success. However, when it came to Amazon’s hit series The Boys, Eric Kripke took a refreshingly bold stance by encouraging his cast, including Jensen Ackles, to steer clear of the original comics.

The Boys showrunner Eric Kripke | Genevieve/Wikimedia Commons

Unlike Marvel Studios’ traditional method of adhering to the comics, Eric Kripke made an unconventional request to Jensen Ackles, who played Soldier Boy in the show. During an interview with The Wrap, Ackles thus reflected on the advice, which might offend Marvel fans, especially after the failure of Secret Invasion, despite Kevin Feige following a similar approach.

Eric Kripke Asked Jensen Ackles to Avoid Delving into the Comics

In a refreshing departure from the conventional approach to portraying superhero characters, the cast of Amazon Prime’s hit series The Boys deliberately refrained...

The fifth entrant in the Mad Max saga is all set to take things up a notch. If Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’s trailer left any doubts up about how good the flick would turn out to be, its Australian premiere has proved its detractors (though they were small in number) wrong. Just as the movie was nearing its release, Anna Taylor-Joy has dropped a statement that could very well go on to hamper the movie’s chances in the long run and haunt George Miller & Co.

George Miller wanted no transition in the casting of Furiosa

George Miller was very particular about his casting choices l Author: Georges Biard Credits: Wikimedia Commons

While speaking with Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos on the sets of Live, the Queen’s Gambit star was asked how George Miller managed to cast a younger version of Furiosa that looked so much like her.

While winning an Oscar is obviously a huge deal for actors, making an appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is a bit of an achievement in itself. Even though Olivia Colman’s casting for the Disney+ series Secret Invasion thrilled us, we could not help but wonder why she wanted to join the cast. Now that we know, she is a fan as well.

The idea behind the show was something that viewers had been eagerly anticipating, but the Disney+ series received a mixed reception. And it was not expected. Despite this, in a recent interview, Colman appeared to be constantly raving about how much she loves the MCU.

Olivia Colman in a still from The Favourite

Helmed by Ali Selim, the series was adapted into a six-episode miniseries that starred Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson). Colman, who is renowned for her stirring performances in projects like The Crown and The Favourite,...

When Ali Selim was brought in to helm MCU’s Secret Invasion, he was warned against reading the comics, as the Disney Plus series had nothing to do with the source material. While it’s not wrong for adaptations to deviate from the source material, in the case of MCU, avoiding creators from delving into comics has backfired for them.

On the contrary, Bruce Timm almost rejected a film for not being knowledgeable about the comics it was based on, which ended up being one of the best Batman films of all time.

Bruce Timm Wasn’t Initially Onboard With Batman: Under the Red Hood

Bruce Timm | Credit: Wikimedia Commons.

Bruce Timm‘s contribution to DC can’t be overstated, as he has been delivering peak Batman stuff since the ’90s. And continuing his illustrious run, in 2010, the director once again hit it out of the park with Batman: Under the Red Hood,...

James Gunn widely known for his work in the superhero genre with MCU’s Guardians of the Galaxy franchise took over the reigns at DC Studios along with Peter Safran. Under DC Studios’ Gunn and Safran will co-produce and executive produce every film and TV series that will fall under DC Universe which is going to be a soft-reboot of the Dceu.

Apart from acting as the co-ceo of DC Studios, the ace filmmaker will continue to write and direct projects under Dcu. Superman: Legacy starring David Corenswet as Superman is going to be the first project under Dcu. Having closely worked with Marvel Studios, James Gunn is making sure that he is doing one significant thing different from Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige.

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Marvel's Secret Invasion was a highly anticipated new addition to the MCU, that sadly failed to deliver a compelling story. Despite the seemingly nonexistent tie-ins to recent and future MCU projects, the show made multiple choices that may lead to a completely changed Marvel universe moving forward. Or they could be completely ignored.

Despite being the main character, Nick Fury makes little direct impact on moving the plot forward, instead spending the majority of the series taking questionable actions in response to the choices of other newly introduced characters. The final moments cloud his future in the MCU, and though both Fury and the Skrulls featured in the first feature film to follow the series conclusion, The Marvels, there was no mention of or fallout from the events of Secret Invasion. If Marvel failed to address these events in the project with the clearest opportunity to tie the stories together,...

Tony Stark's death in Avengers: Endgame prevented him from learning that his best friend Rhodey had been replaced by a Skrull, maintaining the bittersweet nature of his farewell. The revelation that Rhodey was a Skrull since Captain America: Civil War raises heartbreaking implications, with Tony unaware of the deception all along. Rhodey's post-Endgame story in Armor Wars will revolve around reconciling the time he missed with Tony and his resentment towards the Skrulls, adding depth to the aftermath of Secret Invasion.

The betrayal in Captain America: Civil War that led to Rhodey's critical injury (albeit via friendly fire) was a painful experience for all MCU heroes, not least Iron Man - but that pain could have been magnified if Tony Stark hadn't died in Avengers: Endgame. Tony Stark and Rhodey's friendship across the MCU is tantamount to that of Steve Rogers and Bucky Barnes, with Tony's rampant aggression towards...

The following contains spoilers for The Marvels, now playing in theaters.

The Marvels producer Mary Livanos revealed how Valkyrie's cameo in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film came to be.

While giving an interview to Entertainment Weekly, Livanos was asked why she wanted to pair Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel with Valkyrie on screen. "Pairing Carol with Valkyrie and having them share the big screen was another bucket list item," she replied. "Fans really shipped them and their friendship, and as a huge nerd myself, I was dying to see that relationship on the big screen. [The Marvels director] Nia DaCosta is quite close with [Valkyrie actor] Tessa Thompson, so we had to write in a cameo."

The Marvels Star Zawe Ashton Praises the MCU Movie's Representation

Livanos concluded by calling Valkyrie an empathetic character, adding, "When we were trying to figure out exactly how to help the Skrulls after the events that take place on Tarnax,...

Fans will see Nick Fury's softer side in The Marvels -- according to the movie's producer.

In an exclusive interview with ComicBook.com, The Marvels producer Mary Livanos reveals that when Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) reunites with Carol Danvers (Brie Larson) for the first time since 2019's Captain Marvel, audiences will see the former S.H.I.E.L.D. leader be a little less serious than his previous MCU outings. "What's great about Nick Fury when paired with Captain Marvel is that it brings out a lightness to him that we really only got to experience in that first Captain Marvel movie," Livanos said. "It's really their relationship that brings out a lot of fun in each other. He's great. He's wonderful."

Line it is Drawn: Comic Book Team-Ups With the Marvels

The Marvels serves as Fury's latest MCU chapter following the events of Secret Invasion on Disney+. The...

Things get wacky in a clip from The Marvels that features protagonists Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel (Brie Larson) and Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel (Iman Vellani).

The clip begins with Carol with Kamala's home as the latter's parents, Yusuf and Muneeba, and brother Aamir, fight Kree warriors while Carol looks at her fist after a brief energy surge emits from it. She then grabs the weapon of one of the attackers, who calls her "Annihilator!" Carol angrily remarks, "I don't like that name," and throws the warrior into a wall.

New Captain Marvel Series Borrows Key Element From Upcoming MCU Film

Later, after Carol throws the other attacker through the roof, she and Kamala suddenly switch places. This doesn't last, however, as Kamala winds up in another area before teleporting to Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson), who's also dealing with Kree warriors and asks Kamala if they're "friends of [hers]?" Kamala then...

The uneven plotting of Marvel's Secret Invasion appears to be matched by its behind-the-scenes production troubles.

A new The Hollywood Reporter exposé revealed multiple firings and studio tensions that ensued during the making of Secret Invasion's scripts and even its filming stages. Originally, writer Kyle Bradstreet (Mr. Robot) was tasked with writing the series, only for Marvel Studios to fire him a year later after it "decided on a different direction," with Broken City writer Brian Tucker replacing Bradstreet on screenwriting duties. Pre-production eventually continued but, by mid-2022, production dynamics had worsened to the point that, according to one insider source, "It was weeks of people not getting along, and it erupted."

Related: Secret Invasion Artist Hints at Tight Deadlines Affecting the Show's Quality

These tensions, the exposé continued, eventually led to Marvel executive producer Jonathan Schwartz stepping in to keep Secret Invasion on track. However, by September, Marvel had fired,...

A new report reveals the issues behind the disappointment of Secret Invasion, the first Marvel series with Nick Fury, highlighting backstage conflicts and a writer being fired. Secret Invasion faced problems during preproduction, with tensions between the team leading to a fallout, prompting Marvel to bring in a new creative committee member to salvage the show. Despite high expectations, Secret Invasion fell short due to behind-the-scenes difficulties, ultimately resulting in changes to the writing team and the need for outside help to steer the series.

A new report explains what went wrong with Secret Invasion. The Marvel Cinematic Universe series was the first project to focus on Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury, but sadly, despite Jackson and Secret Invasion's all-star cast, the MCU series was not as good as Marvel fans hoped it would be. The reason for Secret Invasion falling short of expectations has now been revealed.

It didn’t take long to see the problem after Marvel Studios’ Daredevil: Born Again paused production in mid-June during the writers strike. Fewer than half of the series’ 18 episodes had been shot, but it was enough for Marvel executives, including chief Kevin Feige, to review the footage and come away with a clear-eyed assessment: The show wasn’t working.

So, in late September, Marvel quietly let go of head writers Chris Ord and Matt Corman and also released the directors for the remainder of the season as part of a significant creative reboot of the series, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. The studio is now on the hunt for new writers and directors for the project, which stars Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock, a blind lawyer turned superhero.

The Daredevil revamp is the latest in a series of growing pains for Marvel television. Since debuting the Emmy-winning WandaVision in January 2021, the studio,...

Emilia Clarke's superpowered Skrull, G'iah, will reportedly lead a new superhero team in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

According to credible scooper MyTimeToShineHello on X, G'iah will "be back sooner than you think" and leading "her own group of British based superheroes." In the series finale of Secret Invasion, G'iah agrees to work with MI6 agent Sonya Falsworth (Olivia Colman) to protect the Skrulls against U.S. President Ritson's bill that declares all off-world species as hostile forces. With Falsworth based in the United Kingdom, it is possible that she could be the one responsible for assembling the British equivalent of the Avengers for G'iah to lead. As always, until Marvel officially confirms this rumor, fans should take it with a grain of salt.

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Secret Invasion addresses arguably its most controversial character death as the Disney+ show's executive producer believes the killing of beloved Marvel Cinematic Universe character Maria Hill was necessary.

Speaking on Marvel Studios' Assembled: The Making of Secret Invasion, producer Brian Tucker delved into why the titular show decided to kill off Hill during its series premiere, "Resurrection." According to Tucker, the reasoning behind having Maria die was to further play up the serious threat Gravik and his radicalized Skrull group possessed during their siege of Earth. “One of the kind of just most important decisions that we had to make early on was to really illustrate the scale and the reality of the danger that Gravik and his rebels pose to humans. And to do that, we couldn’t allow all of our characters to make it out safely," he said.

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Secret Invasion addresses arguably its most controversial character death as the Disney+ show's executive producer believes the killing of beloved Marvel Cinematic Universe character Maria Hill was necessary.

Speaking on Marvel Studios' Assembled: The Making of Secret Invasion, producer Brian Tucker delved into why the titular show decided to kill off Hill during its series premiere, "Resurrection." According to Tucker, the reasoning behind having Maria die was to further play up the serious threat Gravik and his radicalized Skrull group possessed during their siege of Earth. “One of the kind of just most important decisions that we had to make early on was to really illustrate the scale and the reality of the danger that Gravik and his rebels pose to humans. And to do that, we couldn’t allow all of our characters to make it out safely," he said.

Related: Marvel Honors Maria Hill Following Death in Secret Invasion

Played by Cobie Smulders,...

Secret Invasion star Ben Mendelsohn reflects on his time as Talos in the Marvel Cinematic Universe after his character was killed off in the Disney+ miniseries, insisting he will "miss" his long-time role.

While featuring on Marvel Assembled: The Making of Secret Invasion, Mendelsohn opened up about his MCU experience, admitting he will miss it and the audiences who've tuned in while also revealing his enjoyment of working with Samuel L. Jackson. "I'm going to miss this one; I'm going to miss it a lot," Mendelsohn said. "I'm going to miss the degree to which this is in people's hearts. I'm going to miss the people that a lot of the audience doesn't see, who make up the real experience and what it is to do these things -- people I work with daily. And I'm going to miss being on set with Sam."

Related: Despite Talos' Death, Ben Mendelsohn...

Secret Invasion failed to meet the high expectations of Marvel fans, with factors like the controversial killing of a beloved character and subpar production values contributing to dissatisfaction. Concept artist Jeffrey Reed revealed that tight deadlines during reshoots may have affected the show's quality, with half-day or one-day deadlines leading to loose work. Despite mixed reviews and a low approval rating for the finale, creator Ali Selim remains optimistic about the potential for a second season, citing the devoted and sometimes demanding fan base. The renewal of Secret Invasion is currently uncertain.

Secret Invasion generated significant anticipation among Marvel fans, primarily due to its promise of delivering an engaging spy thriller with well-developed characters and a departure from the conventional superhero-centric narratives often associated with the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, as the series unfolded, it failed to meet the high expectations of many fans. The disappointment stemmed from various factors,...

As Marvel Cinematic Universe fans continue to mull over the disappointment of Secret Invasion, a concept artist for the Phase Five miniseries hints at tight deadlines and reshoots hurting the final product audiences saw.

Via his ArtStation account, Secret Invasion artist Jeffrey Reed confirmed scenes for the Disney+ show were completed when deadlines were "tight" due to them being a part of reshoots for the Ali Selim-directed title. Reed's confirmation comes amid reports Secret Invasion went through four months of reshoots before the miniseries eventually made its way onto Disney's streaming service this past May. "Had the pleasure of working on Marvel Secret Invasion with Frank Walsh (Pd). It was the reshoot leg though so deadlines were tight. Usually 1/2 day or 1 day deadlines, so everything is fairly loose," he said.

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The upcoming Disney+ series Ironheart is rumored to have been delayed so that Marvel Studios can release the project closer to the premiere of Armor Wars, which has yet to begin production.

According to Trusted scooper CanWeGetSomeToast on X (formerly Twitter), the reason behind Ironheart's removal from Marvel Studios' release calendar is so that it can eventually premiere closer to Armor Wars' release date, which has not been announced at this time. Both projects are centered around characters with strong ties to Iron Man, especially in the comics, suggesting that Marvel wants to use this connection when promoting both projects. Armor Wars is expected to begin production immediately post-strikes.

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Even though #Ironheart has finished shooting and was set to release in Fall 2023, it’s been taken off Marvel’s release schedule entirely. Sources say that it’s to bring it closer to #ArmorWars release.

This article contains spoilers for the McU's Secret InvasionMarvel's Secret Invasion left many fans disappointed, despite the immense excitement buzzing around the show's release. The stakes felt low; there were multiple unanswered questions and no attempt to hint at future resolution, and various characters in the show were not as compelling as promised.

And while Secret Invasion drew in audiences, there were multiple things the show could have done better. Fans hoped for more, but as the show came to an end, many were disappointed. This may just be another show Marvel may need to learn from to enhance further enhance projects in the future.

Rhodey’s Skrull Reveal

While the reveal of James Rhodes, or 'Rhodey', being a Skrull brought higher stakes to the show with a Skrull posing as an Avenger, many fans were disappointed in how Rhodey's Skrull identity was depicted. While the audience discovered Rhodey's true identity,...

Take a look at the final episodes of Marvel Studios’ new live-action TV series “Secret Invasion", as 'Nick Fury' learns of a clandestine invasion of Earth by a faction of shapeshifting alien 'Skrulls', now streaming on Disney+:

"...Fury joins his allies, including 'Everett Ross', 'Maria Hill' and the 'Skrull Talos', who has made a life for himself on Earth.

"Together they race against time to thwart an imminent Skrull invasion and save humanity..."

Marvel Studios’ “Secret Invasion” stars paranoid Samuel L. Jackson, with Ben Mendelsohn, Cobie Smulders...

...Martin Freeman, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Charlayne Woodard, Killian Scott, Samuel Adewunmi, Dermot Mulroney, Christopher McDonald, Katie Finneran, Emilia Clarke, Olivia Colman and Don Cheadle.

Ali Selim directs the series and executive produces with Kevin Feige, Jonathan Schwartz, Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Brad Winderbaum, Samuel L. Jackson, Kyle Bradstreet and Brian Tucker.

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Secret Invasion looks set to let out its secrets to fans of the miniseries as Disney+ plans to release behind-the-scenes content showing how it was made.

Per Disney Plus Informer, Disney's streaming service will unveil Marvel Studios' Assembled: The Making of Secret Invasion on Sept. 20. The Making of Secret Invasion features various in-depth interviews with the cast and crew of the eponymous six-episode miniseries, plus exclusive behind-the-scenes footage showing how different scenes came together. The making-of documentary will come around two months after the final episode of Secret Invasion aired.

Related: Secret Invasion Director Believes Nick Fury's Marriage Was the Show's Real Story

Secret Invasion was the first Phase 5 series to grace the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with Ali Selim directing and Samuel L. Jackson serving as executive producers. However, after initial excitement for the miniseries, which is based on the 2008 comic crossover event of the same name, Secret Invasion...

Secret Invasion reveals that Rhodey was replaced by a Skrull, bringing into question his role in past events like Infinity War and Endgame. Injuries sustained by Rhodey in Civil War will play a major part in the story of Armor Wars, and his search for missing Stark tech may lead him to White Vision. Rhodey's memory of his last moments with Tony Stark will be the battle between the Avengers, and he will have to learn of Stark's death in Armor Wars, making the return of White Vision a welcome possibility.

One major missing Avenger could return in Marvel Studios' upcoming Armor Wars after the events of Secret Invasion. Don Cheadle has portrayed James "Rhodey" Rhodes since 2010's Iron Man 2, taking over the role from Terrence Howard in Iron Man. Since then, Rhodey has been pivotal to Tony Stark's MCU adventures, but in the wake of Iron Man's demise in Avengers: Endgame,...

Ali Selim, the filmmaker behind Secret Invasion, clarifies why his original co-director Tom Bezucha opted to depart the project before production began.

Per The Playlist Podcast Network, the director revealed that while he was initially only meant to helm three episodes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe series but Bezucha had to leave the project due to scheduling issues caused by several delays. "Well, when I came on, there were two of us. I was gonna do [Episodes] 4, 5, 6, and my friend, Tom Bezucha, was gonna do 1, 2, 3," Selim said. "And then, he and I prepped for a while, but then we got into probably scheduling constraints for him or something, because I think the show got delayed a couple of times. And he had to depart for… He worked on Fargo, this season of Fargo. So, he had to depart for that."

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After the events of Secret Invasion and the many revelations involving its central character, Nick Fury, the Disney+ show's director believes fans will see a different version of the ex-s.H.I.E.L.D. director in The Marvels.

Speaking with Marvel about Secret Invasion, Ali Selim insisted the Captain Marvel sequel will showcase Fury in a different light considering how his character evolved during the miniseries. "I thought that was very important for him to come to that point where he understands where he is in the world now and what he needs to be to continue to be the new Nick Fury and to send him off a little sense of: 'I've reconciled that. Now I can do stronger and greater things," he said.

Related: Secret Invasion Director Believes Nick Fury's Marriage Was the Show's Real Story

Played by Samuel L. Jackson, Fury showed never-before-seen aspects of his...

Nick Fury's recent journey in the Disney+ series Secret Invasion reveals a significant evolution that will be central to his character in The Marvels. Secret Invasion delves into Fury's personal life, particularly his relationship with his Skrull wife, Priscilla, and explores themes of love and otherness. The aftermath of Secret Invasion leads to a metamorphosis in Fury, setting the stage for his role in The Marvels and his new relationships with Carol Danvers, Monica Rambeau, and Kamala Khan.

Nick Fury, the enigmatic former Shield director who has been a constant presence in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), is poised for a transformation. As we look forward to his return in The Marvels, the character's recent journey in the Disney+ series Secret Invasion sheds light on a significant evolution that will be central to the upcoming film.

The recent Disney+ series Secret Invasion wasn't just another adventure for Nick Fury.

Marvel Studios' Secret Invasion has become the latest streaming series to be satirized by Screen Junkies' Honest Trailers format.

The popular YouTube channel recently released the Honest Trailer for Secret Invasion, which wastes no time addressing how some fans, as well as Disney CEO Bob Iger, believe the Marvel Cinematic Universe has suffered from overexposure brought on by the Disney+ series. The video continues by asking Marvel to "pause" the MCU "until their next batch of Chrises is ready," poking fun at franchise leads Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth and Chris Pratt. The Honest Trailer also calls attention to the AI-generated titles ("Gross") and how the series is the latest in a line of Hollywood projects about popular heroes now being depicted as old and washed up, referencing Luke Skywalker in Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Michael Keaton's Batman in The Flash, among others. Screen Junkies finishes its Secret Invasion...

Secret Invasion director Ali Selim opened up about what he views as the most important component of the show: Nick Fury's marriage.

In an interview with Marvel, the filmmaker discussed what he wanted to achieve by delving into Fury and Varra's relationship. "I don't think it's a little bit of a love story. I think it's a big love story. And I think it's Nick exploring his love for a lot of people," Selim explained. The most challenging one is the fact that he fell in love and married a Skrull and battling his sense of other, living as a Black man in America and living as an aging man in a more fit world."

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Selim goes on to say that the emotional core of the story was whether Fury would opt to...

Secret Invasion received complaints for its pacing and uneven episodes, with the season finale lacking emotion and criticized for its CGI fight scene. The show's shortest runtime record suggests it could have been better suited as a movie, allowing for more focused storytelling and higher production quality. Adapting Secret Invasion into an Avengers movie could have captured the scope and paranoia of the comics while increasing the threat of the Skrulls, but this didn't happen.

Secret Invasion's Marvel Cinematic Universe runtime record makes one huge complaint about the show worse. Marvel's latest series on Disney+ received many complaints due to a number of factors, ranging from the show's use of AI for its opening credits to some of the more controversial story decisions made by the team behind the series, which led to Secret Invasion director Ali Selim fearing death threats. Secret Invasion finally shined the spotlight on Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury,...

Don Cheadle's liking of a tweet criticizing the McU's decline in popularity has sparked discussions about the franchise's evolution and the complex relationship between fans and the expanding universe. Despite the controversy, Cheadle's significant contribution to the Skrull twist in Secret Invasion has been praised by the director and Marvel Studios President. As the MCU moves into new territories, the debate about its direction and the criticism it receives is likely to continue, but Cheadle's role as War Machine will remain a vital part of the journey.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has always been a hotbed for engaging narratives and behind-the-scenes controversies. An unanticipated reaction from a vital character within the McU's expansive tale has recently sent shockwaves through the fan community, sparking fresh discussions.

Don Cheadle, who has portrayed James Rhodes, or War Machine, since 2010's Iron Man 2, caught the attention of fans when he liked...

The following contains spoilers for Secret Invasion Episode 6, "Home," now streaming on Disney+.

Amid the negative reactions to the much-talked-about Super Skrull showdown during Secret Invasion's final episode, Emilia Clarke reveals her excitement about shooting the scene and getting to do her "superhero pose."

Through their official TikTok account, Marvel released a behind-the-scenes sitdown featuring Clarke and co-star Ben Mendelsohn, with Clarke delving into the largely derided fight scene between her character G'iah and rebel Skrull leader Gravik (Kingsley Ben-Adir). Clarke revealed interesting tidbits, including the fact she was riding a chariot rather than running at the beginning of the Super Skrull fight and claiming it was her "best day ever" when she was hung up on wires later in the scene as she's a "theme park riding kinda gal."

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The Witcher showrunner Lauren S. Hissrich promised to give fans “the most heroic sendoff” in season three for departing star Henry Cavill.

Instead, the Netflix fantasy’s eagerly anticipated final three episodes of the season, released last week, literally had Cavill’s Geralt of Rivia recovering from injuries in bed (before rousing himself for a final fight). The season’s IMDb scores plummeted and its final two episodes earned the lowest numbers of the entire series. Some critics were harsh, as well: Cavill “deserves a better exit,” wrote Av Club, while The Verge called the season “a wasted opportunity.”

Meanwhile, over on Disney+, Marvel’s Secret Invasion has been similarly ripped as one of the popular studio’s biggest stumbles. It’s finale earned just a 7 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes, and headlines dubbed the project starring Samuel L. Jackson “the worst-reviewed Marvel project ever.”

The reactions follow what was...

The following contains major spoilers for the series finale of Secret Invasion, "Home," now streaming on Disney+.

Secret Invasion director Ali Selim discussed his choice to end the Disney+ and Marvel Studios limited series on a somewhat bleak note.

Selim was asked about the decision to make the final part of Secret Invasion's closing chapter -- wherein President Ritson declares war on the Skrulls -- a dark one while speaking to Entertainment Weekly. "Well, I think that Ritson could say, 'The Skrulls are welcome here,' which is a great message, but not great drama," he replied. "Nick Fury has to have some opposition as we leave the series. Even though he's come to terms with it, I don't know that it's realistic to think that everybody has come to terms with it. I think it's important to show that a sense of other can create a sense of conflict.

Secret Invasion's revelation that Rhodey was a Skrull in Avengers: Endgame takes away from the emotional impact of Iron Man's death scene. The moment is not completely ruined as Tony died thinking his best friend was there for him, even if it was actually a Skrull impersonating Rhodey. The presence of other key characters during Tony's death like Peter Parker, Pepper Potts, Steve Rogers, and Thor lessens the impact of Secret Invasion's Rhodey reveal.

Secret Invasion director Ali Selim feared death threats after changing Iron Man's Avengers: Endgame death after four years. Secret Invasion focused on Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury, with the former Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. returning to Earth — after having spent years in space — to help Maria Hill and Talos stop a Skrull invasion on the planet. The Skrulls' shape-shifting powers allowed them to replace multiple MCU characters,...

Spoiler Alert: This story discusses plot developments in the finale of Marvel Studios’ “Secret Invasion,” currently streaming on Disney+, but maybe that doesn’t really matter to you — and maybe that’s Ok.

In 2007, at my very first San Diego Comic-Con, I witnessed the entertainment industry change in a matter of minutes, when Jon Favreau debuted the first footage of Robert Downey Jr. in “Iron Man.”

At the time, Marvel Studios was an independent company banking its entire future on a third-tier character played by an untested star, an effort that many in the industry and the fan community alike regarded with deep skepticism (if not outright derision). The film had just finished shooting, so the footage only had one real VFX shot of Iron Man suit flying alongside jet fighters; the rest of the preview relied on Downey’s charms and in-camera footage of him as Tony Stark in...

The following contains spoilers for Secret Invasion Episode 6, "Home," now streaming on Disney+.

Secret Invasion's ending continues to ruffle feathers within the Marvel Cinematic Universe fandom, so much to the point the Disney+ show's director expects death threats because of the big reveal involving James "Rhodey" Rhodes in the final episode.

Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter, Ali Selim commented on the final stages of Episode 6, "Home," in which it was revealed Rhodes (Don Cheadle) had been a Skrull for an extended period, seemingly since the events of Captain America: Civil War. If true, it suggests Rhodes was a Skrull through Avengers: Endgame, when his best friend Tony Stark/Iron Man died by his side. Given this unexpected twist and its potential reverberations across the MCU, Selim is prepared for the worst. “I’m worried that I will get death threats because of that, and also because I’m the...

Secret Invasion director Ali Selim has revealed why the Disney+ series decided to gender-swap the Skrull impersonating James "Rhodey" Rhodes.

Speaking with Variety, Selim opened up about Rhodey being revealed as a Skrull and why they ultimately decided with making Raava -- the Skrull pretending to be Rhodey -- a female instead of a male. "The Raava thing was just simply, there was a point in the beginning where we were designing the Skrulls and we made the comment 'Would a Skrull pick a human that had its facial features?' If I looked a little bit like this as a Skrull, why would I go into hiding and find a human like that looked kind of like me?" the director explained. "So, we deviated from that and said, what we have to do is really show that, in a lot of instances, these people are hiding out in a human shell,...

Marvel's Secret Invasion finale had no limits when it came to giving Gravik and G'iah Marvel superpowers.

In an interview with TV Line, series director Ali Selim talked about the finale and climactic battle sequence which showcased a range of superhero powers from previous Marvel entries as the two Super-Skrulls duked it out. The director talked about executing the scene and Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige giving the team free rein.

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​​​​​According to Selim, Feige gave them the authorization to include the superpowers and unique abilities of an extensive lineup of characters. This came in handy during a crucial scene in the finale when Gravik retrieves the Harvest vial from Fury and incorporates it into the machine. The ensuing computer readout displays a list of the DNA samples, confirming numerous Avengers in the mix."All I can say is that Kevin Feige said...

In today’s episode of Bingeworthy, our TV and streaming podcast host Mike DeAngelo returns from the stars to discuss Marvel’s latest Disney+ series, “Secret Invasion.” The show follows Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) as he beams back from outer space in order to stop a rogue faction of Skrulls that are hell-bent on taking Earth for themselves. The series also stars Emilia Clarke, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Don Cheadle, Martin Freeman, Olivia Colman, and more.

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Secret Invasion stars Cobie Smulders and Ben Mendelsohn weren't sad about exiting the Marvel Cinematic Universe, according to director Ali Selim.

Selim confirmed that Smulders and Mendelsohn remained upbeat when it came time to film the deaths of their respective characters, Maria Hill and Talos, in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. "There is no sad day with Cobie Smulders," he said. "She is can-do. She shows up, does her work, loves it, and brings incredible spirit. She and Sam did have a bittersweet goodbye, but who knows where Maria Hill is gonna end up. I don't think she has any superpowers or serum that will keep her alive forever, but they could always make a movie that takes place before 2023, in which Maria Hill shows up."

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“Secret Invasion” is done. Whether or not people will look back fondly on this chapter of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is unknown at this time. But the MCU is a monolithic entity that can withstand the odd blunder, and fans will always look toward the future.

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As the season finale of Secret Invasion came to a dramatic end, eagle-eyed viewers were keen to notice a detail that astounded them. The viewers were intrigued to see the rescued, non-Skrull Rhodey dressed in a medical gown. Fans immediately understood the importance of this outfit because it was the very same gown he wore after the catastrophic airport fight in Captain America: Civil War, which led to his paralysis.

As the puzzle pieces began to fall into place, a startling theory emerged with unfortunate implications. This would mean that some of Rhodey's most important and emotional moments in the MCU, especially in terms of his relationship with Tony Stark and his role in both the Avengers movies, were attributed to a Skrull rather than the original Rhodey.

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Emilia Clarke, who plays the G'iah in the series Secret Invasion, recently shared her excitement about filming the show's finale. In a June interview with Marvel.com, she revealed that the best day she ever had on set was during the filming of a fight scene between her character, G'iah, and Gravik. Clarke had a blast performing stunts, especially when she was suspended on wires to make it look like she was flying. She compared the experience to riding theme park attractions like trapeze or roller coasters, and couldn't stop giggling throughout the shoot. She said:

"There was a part of this fight where I was on a [stunt] chariot. Then I was doing all the running, but I wasn't actually running. I was on a chariot, which was being pulled by a car. And then my favorite bit is they put me on the wires!

I literally was like, this is my best day ever.

To say that fans weren’t happy with the finale of “Secret Invasion” would be an understatement. Honestly, people just really weren’t all that interested in much about the latest Marvel Studios series. Taking that a bit further, you could argue that fans are much less enthusiastic about any of the Marvel Studios TV shows that have been premiering on Disney+. But that’s a discussion for another time.

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Don Cheadle's James Rhodes may have been replaced as a Skrull in the MCU, leading to speculation about when it happened and its implications on the timeline. Theories suggest that Rhodey was replaced by a Skrull either after Captain America: Civil War, before Avengers: Endgame, or just before Secret Invasion. The timing of Rhodey's replacement has significant consequences for various key moments in the MCU, impacting the emotional weight and plot developments. The truth remains unknown until further revelations in upcoming Marvel projects.

Marvel currently has a major question to answer: when was Don Cheadle's James Rhodes replaced as a Skrull in the MCU? Rhodey played a far larger role than expected in Secret Invasion: not only did he work in the White House and fire Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson), but he also was revealed to be a impostor...

Ali Selim, the director of Marvel's Secret Invasion, explains the significance of the finale's most crucial scene.

Selim, who worked as an executive producer and directed all six episodes, told Variety the series made him think deeply about the idea of "other." He explored how we face the idea of "other" in our lives and communities, and the challenges of unusual love and acceptance. Selim said, "Ultimately, the scene that I pushed for and really enjoyed is when Nick Fury kisses Varra at the end. That is releasing the sense of 'other' in himself that has been a constraint or a prejudice. It’s opening up the world to conversation, if not all out love and embracing. It’s the very last scene of the series, and it really feels like that’s what it’s about."

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Director Ali Selim says he considers his storytelling work in the Disney+ show Secret Invasion a conversation with the audience and expects mixed reviews as part of creative dialogue.

Selim dished out insights on Secret Invasion just as the Disney+ show wrapped up the season with a climax of reveals. In an interview with Variety, the director comments on the overall mixed reviews of the series from both the fan base and critics. "I don’t feel bad about mixed reviews," he said. "If you had unanimously good reviews, every movie would gross $10 billion, trillion dollars, right? [Projects] resonate with different people at different times for different reasons, and Marvel has a very devoted — even rabid — fan base who have expectations and when their expectations aren’t fulfilled, they move in the other direction; they give it a thumbs down."

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Drawing inspiration from the 2008 Marvel Comics event of the same name, Secret Invasion centers around Nick Fury, portrayed by Samuel L. Jackson. Unlike many other Marvel productions, the show breaks away from the norm by not featuring any post-credit scenes. In an interview with TVLine, Director Ali Selim addressed this decision by explaining that it was ultimately up to Kevin Feige and the MCU team. While post-credit scenes are often used to set up or conclude storylines, Selim felt that the series had effectively wrapped up Nick Fury's internal struggle with aging, purpose, and identity. He expressed uncertainty about the potential projects the MCU might launch alongside the show, which could have influenced the absence of such scenes. He said:

"That's a good question for Kevin Feige and the MCU at large. I know that they use these movies and series to launch things, or to wrap things up, and...