The MCU is the most popular franchise in the world today, and they have been leading the pack for quite some time now. It all started with 2008's Iron Man, and since then, the franchise has introduced major characters and has helped heroes like Shang-Chi become prominent figures in the franchise.
It was recently announced that Emilia Clarke of Game of Thrones fame will be joining the MCU as part of its Secret Invasion cast. The story was a major factor in the comics, and the upcoming Disney+ series is sure to flip the franchise right on its head. Clarke's inclusion immediately takes this project to another level.
So, what is going on with Emilia Clarke's role in Secret Invasion? Let's take a look at the project and see what little is actually known about her upcoming role.
Marvel Is In Its Fourth Phase
Now in the thick of its fourth phase, the MCU is venturing into uncharted territory and is looking to take things to another level in a hurry. So far, we have gotten several Phase 4 projects, including Black Widow, Shang-Chi, and Disney+ shows like Loki and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
The franchise has a number of upcoming projects for its fourth phase, and these titles include the Hawkeye series, Eternals, Spider-Man: No Way Home, and a whole lot more. Fans are unbelievably excited to see how things play out for the franchise and its longtime characters, and they are also excited to see the new faces entering the franchise.
Uncharted waters also means adding new performers to play major characters, and the MCU has been busy adding some impressive names to their ranks in recent months. One such name is Emilia Clarke, who is one of the most successful television actresses of the modern era.
Emilia Clarke Is A Huge Addition To The MCU
At this point, Emilia Clarke is one of the biggest television stars of all time. Game of Thrones was a mega success during its time on the small screen, and through the years, Clarke has proven that she can more than hold her own in major franchise films, as well.
On the big screen, fans have gotten to see Emilia Clarke in major franchise movies like Terminator Genisys and Solo: A Star Wars Story. Clearly, major franchises see the value that Emilia Clarke can add to any project, and this is precisely why the MCU has tabbed her for a role in Secret Invasion.
Interestingly, she will be joining the MCU after a number of other Game of Thrones alumni. Former GOT stars like Richard Madden and Kit Harington have already entered the franchise, and Clarke will make for another television star joining the ranks.
Naturally, fans are growing curious about Secret Invasion itself and what it will mean for the future of the MCU.
What We Know About 'Secret Invasion'
Based on the legendary story, Secret Invasion is poised to be a major gamechanger for the MCU. The original story focuses on a long-term Skrull invasion on Earth, and thanks to movies like Captain Marvel, Spider-Man: Far From Home, and even WandaVision, we know that the Skrulls have been walking among us for longer than we even realize.
At this time, we know that Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Ben Kingsley, and Emilia Clarke have been cast in the project. Unfortunately, little is known about Clarke's character or her place in the thick of it all.
Clarke has stayed tight-lipped about the project.
"I'm already scared. The first people I spoke to from Marvel were their security team and I am convinced that there is a man outside my house. There's been a car parked there for a long time, and I swear to God, he's undercover," she jokingly said.
We still have to wait and see how things play out for Secret Wars, but Clarke is fully on board and would love to remain in the franchise for as long as she can.
"I mean, I should be so lucky is what I’ll say to that. Everyone I know and everyone I’ve spoken to who is a part of the Marvel universe — and actors talk! Everyone has only the highest praise to offer. There’s a reason why actors stay in it. They’re so loved because they’re having loads of fun. So I’m down for that," she told The Hollywood Reporter.
Secret Invasion could very well change the MCU forever, and fans cannot wait to see Emilia Clarke make her MCU debut.
