Major Secrets Unveiled: The Intriguing Future of James Rhodey Rhodes in the MCU

Secret Invasion director Ali Selim teases the secrets, history, and future of James "Rhodey" Rhodes in the new Marvel series. Rhodey, who has been a longstanding presence in the MCU, was initially introduced as Tony Stark's close friend in Iron Man before taking on the mantle of War Machine in Iron Man 2. Despite his assistance to Tony throughout the Infinity Saga, Rhodey suffered severe injuries in Captain America: Civil War and tragically lost his best friend in Avengers: Endgame.

As one of the few remaining original MCU heroes, James "Rhodey" Rhodes will finally receive a more in-depth exploration in Armor Wars. However, before that, he will make his return in Secret Invasion. In an exclusive interview with Screen Rant, director Ali Selim hints at the secrets surrounding Rhodey and suggests that his character's history and future will play a significant role in the series. Take a look at Selim's full quote below.

Ali Selim: We felt that it was important to carefully integrate certain aspects of Rhodey's character into the story while maintaining continuity with his past. Don and I had extensive discussions over the phone, working together closely to achieve this collaborative vision.

What Secrets Could Be Revealed About James "Rhodey" Rhodes In Secret Invasion?

Rhodey's journey in Armor Wars is expected to be set up by Secret Invasion, which will likely delve into Tony Stark's legacy. The intriguing aspect is that Selim does not disclose whether Rhodey's secrets will be unveiled in the series. With the storyline of Secret Invasion, one potential scenario is that Rhodey might be a Skrull, altering his entire narrative within the MCU in both the past and future.

In addition to his role as the President's right-hand man, another potential reason for Rhodey's actions could be his involvement in the Skrull invasion. Despite his loyalty to his fellow heroes, even during conflicts like Captain America: Civil War, Rhodey may be harboring secrets from the former head of S.H.I.E.L.D., Nick Fury. These secrets could be connected to the Skrull invasion.

Furthermore, Rhodey's decisions in Secret Invasion could result in the wrong individuals gaining access to Stark technology. This storyline will provide a fresh perspective on Rhodey and delve into unexplored aspects of his character. While Secret Invasion will enable Rhodey to step out of Tony Stark's shadow, the secrets he is safeguarding could have far-reaching consequences for himself, Nick Fury, and even Tony Stark's legacy in the future.