It’s hard to believe but it has been a fair while since the last Marvel Studios series, She Hulk, was released. Although fans have had several films to enjoy on the big screen since then, there has been slim pickings on TV.
That is, until now. The first episode of the comic book giant’s newest show, Secret Invasion, is now available. Will you be watching it? Let us know in the comments.
To Marvel fans, the phrase ‘secret invasion’ has a very special meaning as it was an incredibly popular comic book storyline in 2008. The new series has been in development since September 2020.
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But who’s in the cast of Secret Invasion, what is the plot, where was it filmed and how can you watch the new series? Here’s everything you need to know. For more showbiz and television stories get our newsletter here.
Who’s in the cast of Secret Invasion?
The full cast list of the new series is as follows:
Samuel L. Jackson - Nick Fury
Cobie Smulders - Maria Hill
Ben Mendelsohn - Talos
Kingsley Ben-Adir - Gravik
Emilia Clarke - G’iah
Olivia Colman - Sonya Falswort
Don Cheadle - James ‘Rhodey’ Rhodes
Dermot Mulroney - President Ritson
Martin Freeman - Everett K. Ross
What is the plot of Secret Invasion?
An official synopsis of the series reads: "Secret Invasion stars Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury and Ben Mendelsohn as the Skrull Talos — characters who first met in Captain Marvel. They are joined by Kingsley Ben-Adir, Emilia Clarke and Olivia Colman. The crossover event series showcases a faction of shapeshifting Skrulls who have been infiltrating Earth for years."
Where is Secret Invasion filmed?
The new Marvel series was shot in the United Kingdom. Filming took place in Leeds, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, Halifax, Liverpool Street Station and Pinewood Studios.
How can you watch Secret Invasion?
The first episode of Secret Invasion is now available to watch exclusively on Disney+. The six-episode series will be released weekly Wednesdays.
