Mind-Blowing Revelation: Unveiling the Shocking Truth Behind [SPOILER]'s Secret Skrull Identity in the MCU!

This article contains spoilers for Secret Invasion on Disney Plus. The Marvel Cinematic Universe series Secret Invasion brings the story of Skrulls secretly infiltrating human society from the comic books to life. In the series, some familiar MCU characters are revealed to be Skrulls. Inspired by the comic book event series by Brian Michael Bendis and Leinil Francis Yu, the story revolves around the Skrulls' desire to make Earth their permanent home. To achieve this, they assume human identities and blend in with society, gradually gaining power over time.

In the comics, the Skrulls' attempted takeover is driven by their aggressive nature and desire to expand to new planets. However, in the movies, the Skrulls are portrayed as refugees who have been seeking a new home for decades. They were promised assistance by Nick Fury (played by Samuel L. Jackson), but one faction of Skrulls takes matters into their own hands. The series premiere reveals that at least one well-established MCU character has been a Skrull all along, leaving viewers to wonder: How long has this character been living a double life?

How Secret Invasion Reveals Everett Ross Is A Skrull

In the Secret Invasion series opening, CIA Agent Everett Ross (Martin Freeman), who debuted in Captain America: Civil War, is exposed as a Skrull. He meets with another government agent who is inclined towards conspiracy theories. The agent presents circumstantial evidence of Skrulls taking over the world before meeting a deadly fate. Afterward, Ross contacts Maria Hill (Cobie Smulders) for assistance and is pursued by his attacker. In the ensuing altercation, Ross is killed, but his true identity as a shapeshifting Skrull is unveiled, surprising Hill. The assailant is revealed to be Talos (Ben Mendelsohn), who has been tracking Ross. This revelation raises questions about how long Ross has been hiding his true nature as a Skrull and highlights the unpredictable nature of revealing Skrulls among humans.

Where The Audience Last Saw Agent Ross In The MCU

Before the events of Secret Invasion, Everett Ross was last seen in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. In the movie, he defied his CIA boss and assisted Shuri and her mother, even though he received direct orders not to. Surprisingly, it was revealed that his boss was Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, who also happened to be his ex-wife.

Because of his actions, which involved protecting Riri Williams and preventing a full-scale war with the Atlanteans, Ross faced severe consequences. The CIA formally reprimanded him and he was on the verge of being removed from duty and facing charges. However, before he could be imprisoned, the Wakandans expressed their gratitude for his earlier assistance and rescued him. The last glimpse of Ross showed him accompanying the Wakandans on their journey back to Wakanda, hinting that he might be staying there.

What The Last Agent Ross Appearance Means For His Skrull Status

Assuming Wakanda has not fallen victim to Skrull infiltration, which seems unlikely due to the thorough medical attention previous individuals like Ross and Bucky Barnes have received upon entering Wakanda, it is improbable that the Everett Ross who aided Wakanda in "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" is a Skrull. Instead, it is more plausible that the Skrulls, who have been infiltrating human governments, seized the opportunity presented by Ross' absence in the United States and assumed his identity.

This suggests that between the conclusion of "Wakanda Forever" and "Secret Invasion," a Skrull disguised as Everett Ross intervened, either helping Ross evade legal complications with the CIA or keeping him in hiding outside of the US. If this impersonation has been ongoing for an extended period, it is likely that Maria Hill, who serves as his Secret Invasion contact and has encountered shape-shifters previously, would have noticed any discrepancies. It is worth noting that Hill had been impersonated by a Skrull herself, although presumably with her consent as it involved Talos' spouse.

The Skrull impersonating Ross does not seem to possess the same level of access to Ross' memories as those who are intentionally planted by the Skrulls. When introduced, the Skrull-Ross remains largely silent, nodding and asking expected questions without offering much in terms of his own thoughts or personality. This strategic approach of downplaying both Ross' and the Skrull's traits reduces the likelihood of detection. Furthermore, the Skrull's unease in assuming Ross' identity suggests that the impersonation is recent.

Choosing Ross, a longstanding Skrull operative within the government, would be peculiar given his role as a peacekeeper and negotiator in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Ross has been dedicated to maintaining peace and has worked towards preventing conflict, such as his efforts with Wakanda. In Captain America: Civil War, he oversaw the Sokovia Accords, aiming to minimize the harm caused by superheroes. In contrast, the Skrull rebels aim to disrupt humanity, which contradicts Ross' history in the MCU. Therefore, it is more plausible that the Skrull-Ross has been utilized for gathering specific information just before the events of Secret Invasion.

The MCU series is sure to reveal more surprising characters as Skrulls as the show continues. Secret Invasion is available to stream on Disney Plus with new episodes added weekly.