A theory suggests that Emilia Clarke’s Secret Invasion character might actually be a very important Skrull. The Game of Thrones actress is set to join the MCU alongside a plethora of exciting fellow newcomers in the upcoming Disney+ series, Secret Invasion. Adapting the highly consequential comics arc of the same name the show will predominantly follow Samuel L. Jackson’s Nick Fury as he works to stop a rogue cell of Skrulls from infiltrating and conquering Earth. Currently there is no official word as to when Secret Invasion will premiere but seeing as the first trailer debuted back in September, word must be coming soon as to the show’s release date.
Intriguingly Secret Invasion will connect directly to Armor War but it could also set up some important elements of The Marvels and other Phase 5 projects. Despite Kevin Feige’s earlier statements that the show won’t reflect the comics massive reach as a crossover event Secret Invasion could be incredibly consequential for the MCU. The comic event, and therefore the series will center around one question who will be revealed as secret Skrulls Emilia Clarke has been the epicenter of much theorizing related to said question and while her character has since been confirmed there might be more to her than meets the eye.
Emilia Clarke Is Playing Abigail Brand In Secret Invasion What To Know
It has been revealed that Emilia Clarke will be playing Abigail Brand in Secret Invasion. Brand is close to celebrating her 20th anniversary in Marvel Comics, having debuted in 2004’s Astonishing X-Men Vol. 3 #3. She is best associated S.W.O.R.D. S.H.I.E.L.D. s replacement introduced in WandaVision and the footage thus far for Secret Invasion suggests she’ll fulfill a similar role. Abigail Brand is also connected to the X-Men as she is a mutan talien hybrid capable of pyrokinesis. While there’s no confirmation yet that she’ll be a mutant in the MCU she could be the next to join the likes of Namor and Ms. Marvel.
Early theories had suggested various other characters for Emilia Clarke based on the available footage in all of which Clarke is missing Brand’s signature bright green hair. Nevertheless her inclusion here is not all that surprising. Abigail Brand featured in the Secret Invasion comics helping S.W.O.R.D. to fight back against the Skrulls but given the more intimate scale and stakes of the MCU’s series she will play an even more central role.
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