Another cast member has signed on for Marvel’sSecret Invasionseries on Disney+. Christopher McDonald (Happy Gilmore, Thelma & Louise) has boarded the project and will star alongside Samuel L. Jackson, who makes his return once again as Nick Fury. This is the latest series set within the confines of the Marvel Cinematic Universe that is getting ready to go into production. Now, McDonald has joined in on the action. Though it seems this won’t be a one-and-done role.
According to a new report,Christopher McDonaldhas signed on the dotted line to appear in Secret Invasion. The show is based on the 2008 Marvel Comics crossover event of the same name. McDonald’s role is currently being kept under wraps. That said, the report specifically notes that this role is a “newly created character.” What’s more, this character is said to have the potential to cross over into the larger MCU, including possible movies and other Disney+ shows. That implies that McDonald’s role, whatever it may be, will be significant in the larger scope of the MCU.
Christopher McDonald has had an impressive, long career in Hollywood that dates back to the late 70s. He has amassed more than 200 acting credits over the years. Some of his notable credits includeQuiz Show, The Facultyand TV shows such asBoardwalk EmpireandThe Good Wife. McDonald is likely most known for his role as Shooter McGavin in Adam Sandler’s golfing comedyHappy Gilmore. He currently stars on HBO’s acclaimed seriesHacksand recently appeared in Netflix’sWe Can Be Heroes.
While plot details for the show are largely being kept under lock and key right now, the comics provide some major clues. In theSecret Invasioncrossover event, it is revealed that theshape-shifting alien raceof the Skrulls, who we met inCaptain Marvel, have been infiltrating Earth for years and replacing many of the planet’s heroes with impostors. This sets the stage for an all-out invasion. The series was written by Brian Michael Bendis with art by Leinil Francis Yu.
Ben Mendelsohn, who played the Skrull Talos inCaptain Marvel, is reprising his role as well. Other confirmed cast members include Olivia Colman (The Favourite), Emilia Clarke (Game of Thrones), Kingsley Ben-Adir (One Night In Miami) and Killian Scott (Dublin Murders). Thomas Bezucha (Let Him Go) and Ali Selim (The Looming Tower) areset to directtheDisney+series.
WandaVisonandThe Falcon and the Winter Soldier, which aired earlier this year on Disney+, have kicked off a new era of live-action Marvel TV. These shows come with massive budgets and are heavily connected to the movies. Other shows coming our way includeLoki, She-Hulk, Ms. Marvel, Hawkeye, Ironheart, Moon KnightandArmor Wars. Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige confirmed previously that characters who debut in these shows will crossover into the movies as well. For example, Iman Vellani, who is playing the title character inMs. Marvel, is set to appear inCaptain Marvel 2, akaThe Marvels.Secret Invasiondoes not yet have a release date. This news comes to us viaDeadline.
