Unveiled Deception: Kevin Feige Reveals the Shocking Truth Behind [SPOILER]'s Skrull Identity

WARNING: This article contains spoilers for Secret Invasion.

In Secret Invasion, the world is being infiltrated by Skrull impostors. However, according to Kevin Feige, there was always going to be at least one character who could shapeshift.

The Skrulls made their debut in Captain Marvel and were immediately perceived as a threat in the MCU. Carol, played by Brie Larson, was misled into believing that all Skrulls were evil and joined the fight against them. However, it was later revealed that the Kree were the true antagonists of the film. Carol formed a bond with Talos, portrayed by Ben Mendelsohn, who only wanted to find a safe planet for Skrull refugees.

Meanwhile, a secret group of Skrulls had been planning to take over Earth. Led by the ruthless Gravik, portrayed by Kingsley Ben-Adir, these rebels began assuming the identities of influential figures in the MCU. In the opening moments of Secret Invasion episode 1, it is unveiled that Everett Ross, played by Martin Freeman, had been a Skrull imposter for an unknown period of time. However, he was not the only one.

Even more surprising was the revelation that James “Rhodey” Rhodes, also known as War Machine, had been impersonated by a Skrull agent for a significant period of time. This act of betrayal might be distressing, but Feige clarified why Rhodey had to be covertly replaced by a Skrull during the Secret Invasion events. "We required a character whom no one would expect to be a Skrull," Feige explained to Marvel.com. "Don [Cheadle] was onboard to portray and unveil an alternate aspect of Rhodey, disclosing that, indeed, Rhodey had been infiltrated by a Skrull."

Signs pointing to Rhodey being a Skrull have accumulated since his initial appearance in Secret Invasion. Rhodey terminated Fury from S.A.B.E.R., addressing him as Nick in the process, which raised suspicion. Later, Fury's wife, Priscilla, spoke secretly on the phone to someone resembling Rhodey while discussing the rebels. These pieces of evidence culminated in a shocking revelation that Iron Man's partner-in-crime was not who he seemed. This revelation raises questions about how long a Skrull has been assuming Rhodey's identity. However, an even more pressing question arises: why does this betrayal feel so profound?

Rhodey's character has been present in the MCU from its inception. He was a loyal companion to Tony and unquestionably virtuous. Their friendship was so fundamental that Iron Man harbored intense resentment towards Sam for his involvement in Rhodey's paralysis during Civil War. To Feige's credit, revealing Rhodey as a Skrull in Secret Invasion strikes the deepest emotional chord. The only individual who could be even more devastating as a Skrull would be Steve Rogers.

After his retirement, with no indication of returning as Captain America, Marvel Studios had to settle for the next best option. This compromise involved Rhodey, leading the MCU into a bleak abyss where those with strong moral values face slim chances of survival. Those who remain standing include individuals like Nick Fury. Moreover, the devastating demise of Talos in Secret Invasion episode 4 intensifies this somber atmosphere. Secret Invasion is now available for streaming on Disney Plus.

Source: Marvel.com