Marvel Crossover #3 – Clark Gregg To Appear In Thor

Published on January 19, 2010 by Craig Sharp · View Comments

Pepper Potts Agent Coulson In Iron Man, SHIELD Agent, Nick Fury (played by Samuel L. Jackson) made an appearance following the end credits. In The Incredible Hulk, Tony Stark himself, Golden Globe winning Robert Downey Jr. made an appearance, and now it seems that Marvel studios are continuing their tradition of mixing it up with a third cameo – Clark Gregg in Kenneth Branagh’s Thor.

For those of you who could use a reminder, Gregg appeared in 2008′s Iron Man as Shield Agent Coulson and according to Variety, he’ll be reprising that role once more:

A regular on CBS’ sitcom “The New Adventures of Old Christine,” Gregg will reprise his role from “Iron Man” as Agent Coulson in “Thor.”

The character is the latest to appear in multiple Marvel productions as the comicbook company’s film division preps for the eventual production of “The Avengers,” which unites Iron Man, the Incredible Hulk, Captain America and Thor in one pic. Marvel has been keen on brokering deals with actors to make sure auds will recognize characters when they crossover and appear in its other films.

Variety also report that Coulson will be returning for Iron Man 2 later this year, although that was pretty much a gimme from the outset. However his use in Thor, which is currently in production, suggests to me that there may be a sever lack of big-hitting characters making an appearance in the fantasy epic. Keep em peeled for more as we get it!