'Secret invasion' - Cobie Smulders returns, takes marvel fans down memory lane

"I am SHIELD." With those words, Cobie Smulders made her presence known in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and she's about to do it all over again. The news we've all been waiting for is finally here - Smulders will be reprising her iconic role as SHIELD agent Maria Hill in the upcoming Disney Plus series 'Secret Invasion', as reported by Variety back in 2021.

"Reunion Time! Marvel Favorites Team Up Again"

Joining her in the series are old pals and Marvel stars Samuel L. Jackson and Ben Mendelsohn. "This isn't just a team, it's a time machine," Jackson once quipped, and true to his words, Smulders and Jackson's reunion promises to take us back to the Marvel glory days. It's a trip down memory lane, back to the times of "The Avengers," "Captain America: Winter Soldier," and beyond, where Hill stood proudly by Jackson's character, the one and only SHIELD chief Nick Fury.

"Skrulls' Secret Invasion: Shape-Shifting Threat Returns"

'Secret Invasion' puts the spotlight back on Fury and Mendelsohn's Skrull Talos, a duo first introduced to us in "Captain Marvel." The series explores a chilling plot - a faction of shape-shifting Skrulls has been infiltrating Earth for years, with Fury and Talos at the heart of the chaos.

Smulders' return isn't just significant for the 'Secret Invasion' narrative; it's also a homecoming for the actress. Besides her tenure in the MCU, Smulders has charmed audiences as a lead in CBS's multi-cam hit "How I Met Your Mother," held us captive in the latest season of "American Crime Story" and starred in the ABC drama "Stumptown," despite its abrupt cancellation amid the pandemic's logistical issues.

The news of her casting in 'Secret Invasion' was first broken by Deadline, but it's the fans who are still feeling the aftershock. This role isn't just another character for Smulders - it's a part of a legacy, a timeless marvel.

And as we count down the days to the premiere, we can't help but echo her words, "We are SHIELD." We're ready for the invasion. Are you?

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