Don Cheadle is back as James “Rhodey” Rhodes in Marvel’s highly-anticipated Disney Plus series Secret Invasion. Entertainment Weekly has unveiled a brand new image of Cheadle in character, giving fans a sneak peek at what they can expect from his Marvel Cinematic Universe return.
Also known as War Machine, James Rhodes has come a long way since his days as an Air Force colonel. In Secret Invasion, Rhodey has now become the “righthand to the president.” According to Cheadle, the character is working closely with the White House to contain any potential threats that may arise.
Don Cheadle’s War Machine was last seen in the first episode of Marvel’s Disney Plus series The Falcon and The Winter Soldier and the What If…? animated series. The character is also set to star in the Armor Wars movie that is currently in development at Marvel, with Yassir Lester writing its script.
The six-part Secret Invasion series promises to be a fast-paced, action-packed adventure that is expected to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. As Marvel’s first major crossover event since Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Secret Invasion is expected to bring together some of the most iconic characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and introduce new ones to the franchise.
Developed by Kyle Bradstreet, Secret Invasion stars Marvel veteran Samuel L. Jackson, who reprises his role as Nick Fury, with Ben Mendelsohn joining him as the shape-shifting alien Talos. The series is expected to feature a high-stakes storyline that sees the two working together to unravel a complex conspiracy that threatens the entire world.
During the course of his mission, Nick Fury will cross paths with Rhodey. This will be the first time that Don Cheadle and Samuel L. Jackson will share the screen together, and the former is excited about the opportunity. “Day one, we sat down and were like, ‘This should have happened a long time ago, but it’s great that it’s happening now,'” Cheadle told EW. “Sam’s a good friend, and I’ve known him a long time. It was cool to be able to sit across from him and go back and forth.”
How Marvel is adapting Secret Invasion
Secret Invasion is based on the comic book storyline of the same name, which was created by Brian Michael Bendis and Leinil Francis Yu . The story revolves around a group of Skrulls, an alien race that has the ability to shape-shift and take on the appearance of anyone they want. The Skrulls have infiltrated Earth’s society and are secretly replacing key figures with their own kind in order to take over the planet.
The Secret Invasion comic book event was a huge success and is widely regarded as one of the best Marvel storylines of all time. The Disney Plus series is being led by Samuel L. Jackson and Ben Mendelsohn, focusing on the aftermath of the events of Spider-Man: Far From Home and other Marvel projects.
The full Secret Invasion cast also includes Cobie Smulders as Maria Hill, Kingsley Ben-Adir as Gravik, Emilia Clarke as G’iah, Don Cheadle as James “Rhodey” Rhodes and Martin Freeman as Everett K. Ross. Olivia Colman, Dermot Mulroney, Killian Scott, Christopher McDonald, Carmen Ejogo and Charlayne Woodard are also on board in undisclosed roles.
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