“I kind of expected to receive death threats”: Marvel Director Feared For His Life After Killing Off Two Major MCU Characters in ‘Secret Invasion’
Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is known for its epic storylines and shocking plot twists. Secret Invasion is no exception. As per reports, Ali Selim, the director of Secret Invasion, feared for his life after the bold decision about two major MCU characters who got killed off in the series.
Some of the director’s recent comments sparked a debate online. Some critics argued that the decision to kill two characters was disrespectful to the characters and fans who were invested in them. This debate is expected to continue, and even though the series director might have faced backlash, the way he defended his decision to take the story forward is on point.
Ali Selim Makes a Risky Move in Secret Invasion
Secret Invasion, based on the Marvel comics, explores the infiltration of the earth by the shape shifting Skrulls, who took the identities of MCU’s key characters. The series is a roller-coaster of intrigue and suspense. It has got fans to ask for more.
What’s more here is the dilemma of the director, who faced immense pressure to deliver an unexpected & captivating storyline. He had to make some tough decisions to create the shock factor, which could keep the audiences on the edges of their seats. As part of the bold move, the decision taken was to kill off two major MCU characters in the series.
The demise of both the characters in Secret Invasion was an integral part in the success of MCU. It had a significant impact on varied story arcs, and the loss of them can potentially leave a void in upcoming MCU projects and impact the fan-favorite storylines.
MCU’s Recurring Characters Wouldn’t Be part of Upcoming Storylines
The two characters who were killed off as part of the Secret Invasion were Maria Hill and Talos Hill. These have been recurring characters in MCU. While Maria Hill appeared in The Avengers, released in 2012, Talos Hill made his appearance in Captain Marvel in 2019.
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The decision to kill the beloved characters hasn’t been well-received by fans. There were mixed reactions on social media. Some expressed disappointment, while others expressed anger. The director even faced some negative comments from some genuine fans who were attached deeply to the characters. In an interview, Selim said:
“I’ll be honest with you, I kind of expected to receive death threats of my own when people found out I killed Maria Hill. It’s not my decision, I don’t make decisions for the MCU. Kevin [Feige] is the mastermind at moving the spiderweb of this universe forward and I understand his reasoning.”
Ali Selim said that his job is to make the content as emotional, honest and impactful as it can be within the six episodes. He even insisted that he understood why fans were upset about the death. He tried to defend his actions saying that it was necessary for the story to move forward.
Source: The Digital Fix
