Ming-Na Cast In Joss Whedon's S.H.I.E.L.D. Pilot For ABC

Clark Gregg has his first field agent co-star in the proposed S.H.I.E.L.D. television series set for ABC courtesy of The Avengers mastermind Joss Whedon.

According to Deadline, former ER and Stargate Universe star Ming-Na has been cast as Agent Melinda May, described as "soulful and slightly damaged by her combat experiences, Melinda is an ace pilot, a weapons expert and a soldier who can, and has, gone beyond the call of duty."

Earlier this month, casting breakdowns appeared online (check them out here), and according to Deadline's scoop, the character was formerly known as Agent Althea Rice, a.k.a The Calvary.

At New York Comic Con Clark Gregg was the first cast member announced, and would be reprising his role as Agent Phil Coulson, the Marvel big screen staple who was featured in Iron Man, Thor, and The Avengers.

Exactly how Coulson would fit into the show has yet to be revealed, if set in a post-Avengers timeline. The popular character could appear in flashbacks who is seen supervising the training or recruitment of the agents appearing on the show, or all events may simply precede this summer's billion dollar grossing big screen adventure.

More casting announcements should be on the way soon, and expect possible cameos by Samuel L. Jackson as director Nick Fury or How I Met Your Mother star Cobie Smulders as Agent Maria Hill to be, in all likelihood, kept top secret.

SOURCE: Deadline

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