MCU’s First Secret Invasion Trailer Keeps Fans In The Dark On Two Key Characters

The action-packed trailer may have been light on plot points, but it revealed two of the limited series’ most exciting cast members: Emmy-nominated “Game of Thrones” alum Emilia Clarke, and Oscar-winner Olivia Coleman. Both Clarke and Coleman are making their MCU debut with “Secret Invasion,” though it remains to be seen how prominent they are in the limited series … or, for that matter, which comics characters either of them are playing.

Surprisingly, the trailer doesn’t focus on the two new characters and instead takes an intimate direction highlighting Nick Fury’s (Jackson) latest adventure. While it’s possible clever editing is at play, it appears that Coleman’s mysterious character is speaking to a seated Fury, telling him: “You’re in no shape for this fight that lies before us.” The line is wholly ambiguous, making it unclear if Coleman’s MCU character is a villain or hero. Clarke’s character similarly has ambiguous dialogue, saying “This is just the beginning,” to an unknown person — and few moments later, we see Clarke navigating a hallway with a gun. Both stars appear to retain their British accent. The “Secret Invasion” limited series was extensively filmed in the United Kingdom (via Halifax Courier), so it’s possible that the two mysterious characters’ heritage could play a deep role in the series.

Unless, that is, either (or both) of them are Skrulls. Too early to say, on that score. 

Following the trailer debut, Clarke took to Instagram to praise the limited series’ cast and crew, saying “Can’t believe they let me and my star struckness near this much talent, I also can’t believe I managed to get words out without dissolving into a fangurl.”