Shocking Revelation: Captain Marvel Star Discusses Gut-Wrenching Demise in MCU Phase 5

Summary

Ben Mendelsohn reflects on his character Talos's death in Secret Invasion, mentioning that Talos is "more powerful as an example when he's gone."

Talos's legacy lives on through his daughter G'iah, who has not only inherited his strong values but has also become a formidable Super Skrull. Despite Talos not making future appearances in the MCU, G'iah carries his morals and influence, leaving an indelible mark on the future of the MCU.

Ben Mendelsohn has discussed his character's fate in Phase 5's Secret Invasion and expressed what he will miss most about working with Marvel Studios. Mendelsohn, an Australian actor, first appeared as the Skrull General Talos in Captain Marvel in 2019. Initially portrayed as a villain, Talos later revealed himself as an ally to Captain Marvel and Nick Fury. In Secret Invasion, set thirty years after Captain Marvel, Talos' relationship with Fury deepens. However, the Phase 5 series marks the tragic end of Talos' journey in the MCU, as he is killed by the Skrull rebellion leader Gravik, portrayed by Kingsley Ben-Adir.

In the Disney+ series Marvel Studios: Assembled, which takes audiences behind the scenes of every MCU project from Phase 4 onwards, Ben Mendelsohn reflects on Talos' death in Secret Invasion. While it is suggested that Talos' demise serves as a symbolic representation of the shared values between humans and Skrulls, Mendelsohn believes that Talos' impact is even more powerful when he is absent. As a result of Talos' death, Mendelsohn is unlikely to appear in the upcoming film The Marvels, set for release in 2023 and starring Brie Larson and Samuel L. Jackson. Mendelsohn elaborates on his departure from Marvel Studios in the Assembled episode dedicated to Secret Invasion.

Yes, I will indeed miss this particular experience a great deal. The profound impact it has on people's hearts will be something I truly miss. Additionally, I will miss the individuals crucial to the behind-the-scenes workings, who contribute significantly to the authentic essence of these endeavors. These are the people I collaborate with on a daily basis. Furthermore, the absence of being on set alongside Samuel L. Jackson is something I will deeply feel.

Talos’ Legacy Can Continue After Secret Invasion

Despite the absence of Ben Mendelsohn as Talos in future MCU projects, his principles and values can be carried forward through his daughter, Emilia Clarke's character G'iah. Throughout Secret Invasion, Talos instilled in G'iah the belief that humans and Skrulls can coexist and that Gravik's methods were fundamentally flawed. Initially skeptical of her father's more gentle approach, G'iah's perspective shifted after Talos' death, solidifying her commitment to his ideals. This led her to assist Fury in dismantling Gravik as a Super Skrull in Secret Invasion's finale.

Now possessing the abilities of numerous powerful MCU heroes and villains, G'iah has become a highly formidable character, potentially the most powerful in the MCU. Her alliance with Olivia Colman's Sonya Falsworth in Secret Invasion hints at her future as a hero. Although uncertain, it is evident that G'iah will make future appearances, allowing Talos' principles to live on through his daughter. She possesses both diplomatic skills and an understanding of her incredible abilities and strength. While Secret Invasion may have received mixed reviews, Talos' demise will undoubtedly shape the future of the MCU.

Source: Disney+