Summary

Clark Gregg discusses
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
canon status and possible
Avengers: Secret Wars
appearance in recent interview.
Gregg mentions the complexity of multiverse scenarios and the expanding roster of characters in the MCU.
The upcoming Avengers: Secret Wars may provide clarity on
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
‘s place in the multiverse and integration into the MCU.

MCU actor Clark Gregg, better known as Agent Phil Coulson, recently discussed the canon status of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and the possibility of his character appearing in the upcoming Avengers: Secret Wars.

During an interview on the Love in the Time of Hydra podcast, Gregg addressed the ongoing debate about the show’s place in the MCU timeline, especially considering Coulson’s death in the films. He talked about the complexity of playing in a multiverse scenario with various timelines. Gregg said,

“[Coulson isn’t dead] in every timeline! Look, you are playing in a multiverse scenario in various timelines without you being like, ‘I don’t know, there’s many multiverses here…’ People are very upset about whether things are canon [or not], and I love that Kevin is [like] The Oz.”

The discussion also turned to the upcoming Avengers: Secret Wars, with fans speculating about Gregg’s potential involvement. While the actor expressed gratitude for the fan support and the connection they have with Coulson, he acknowledged the expanding roster of characters in the MCU. Gregg shared,

“That’s really sweet … I just love that there’s a connection with Coulson, I think, because he was such an early part of the thing and the kind of human face of the world. But the canon of people that they feel that way about has grown and there’s plenty… It’s hard for me to go, ‘Yeah, it’s alright, I had 10 great years, maybe 12,’ but yes.”

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The Possible Reconciliation of Coulson’s Fate and Agents of SHIELD

The Marvel-Netflix shows have recently been integrated into the MCU, but the fate of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is still up in the air. However, the upcoming Avengers: Secret Wars could potentially provide clarity on this matter. Avengers: Secret Wars is expected to delve into multiple timelines and universes, making it the right moment to define Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’s place in the multiverse. Even if the show is not considered canon to the main MCU timeline, the movie could establish it as a branched timeline, thereby preserving its relevance within the broader MCU narrative.

The potential integration of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. into the MCU is not without precedent. The show has already influenced MCU movies, such as Avengers: Age of Ultron. Clark Gregg suggested in the interview that Coulson could be alive in other timelines, offering a way to reconcile the character’s presence in the show with his death in the films.

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There is a significant interest among fans in seeing Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and its characters, like Daisy Johnson (Quake), become more integrated into the MCU. The show’s rich storytelling and character development deserve recognition within the larger MCU framework. With “The Multiverse Saga” unfolding, there is hope that Marvel Studios will eventually provide a definitive answer regarding the place of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. in the multiverse.