Olivia Colman, a well-known Academy Award-winning actress, is preparing to take on a significant role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) in the upcoming Disney+ series Secret Invasion.
In the show, Colman will play the part of Sonya Falsworth, an M16 agent committed to protecting England’s national security interests during the Skrull threat. Although her debut in the MCU promises to be exciting, Colman has recently shared that she has one disappointment about her role in the show.
Despite her enthusiasm for joining the ever-expanding MCU, Colman recently expressed dismay that her introduction to the superhero world didn’t come with any superpowers.
In an interview with Empire Magazine, the actress revealed that she “kept asking” the show’s creators whether her character would have powers, but Marvel was “having none of it.”
Olivia Colman disappointed to not have superpowers but excited for her Marvel debut
While Colman expressed her disappointment about not having any superpowers in her role as Sonya Falsworth, an M16 agent in Secret Invasion, she was excited to work with Samuel L. Jackson, who plays Nick Fury in the series.
In an interview with Empire Magazine, Colman shared her disappointment about not having any superpowers in her Marvel debut. She said:
“I kept asking if I could be bitten by something, or fall into a vat of something, They were having none of it.”
Colman hoped that she could become a superhero by being bitten by something or falling into a vat of something. Despite her disappointment, Colman was excited about working with Samuel L. Jackson. She described the veteran actor as “joyful, funny, and naughty.”
“I loved him! Loudest man you’ve ever met. Joyful, funny, naughty. He said he thought my trainers were ‘dope’. Didn’t take them off for a year.”
Interestingly, Jackson was the one who fanboyed on the set of Secret Invasion when he worked with Colman. He admitted that he and his wife binge-watched Broadchurch, a series that prominently featured Colman.
“I thought, ‘How lucky can I be to know that today is finally going to be the day I get to act with Olivia Colman?’ The next thing you know, we were having the most fun you could ever have, sitting there pretending to be these two people that have had a long relationship seeing each other again for the first time in years.”
Olivia Colman’s Secret Invasion character: Future possibilities and impact on the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Olivia Colman is set to play a significant role as Sonya Falsworth, an M16 agent in Secret Invasion. While her character is not expected to have superpowers, there is a possibility that she could receive them in the future if she survives the events of the show. Her latest comments indicate that she is a highly-skilled, powerless M16 agent with a deep understanding of espionage.
Interestingly, Sonya Falsworth shares a surname with James Falsworth, a member of the Howling Commandos and a connection to Captain America. This connection presents many exciting storytelling possibilities for her character, including the potential for a power-infused future. Her character could also be tied to the debut of other powerful figures, Britain-based superhero Union Jack and Spitfire.
Despite not having superpowers, Colman’s portrayal of Sonya Falsworth is highly anticipated, and her impact on the MCU is expected to be significant. Fans eagerly anticipate her debut in the first episode of Secret Invasion, which is set to premiere on Disney+ on June 21.