The Marvel series ‘Secret Invasion’ took a shocking turn when it was revealed that James “Rhodey” Rhodes, played by Don Cheadle, was actually a Skrull named Raava. This revelation came as a surprise to many viewers.
Fans had grown accustomed to Rhodey as a loyal and trusted ally of the Avengers. So, the revelation was a huge shock. Speaking about the same during a recent interview, actor Don Cheadle revealed that he wasn’t even aware of Rhodey’s identity.
Don Cheadle Claims Showrunners Made The Decision To Make Rhodey A Skrull
The reveal of James “Rhodey” Rhodes’ true identity in ‘Secret Invasion’ remained a carefully guarded secret for a long time. Don Cheadle, who plays the character, himself was also not informed of the twist until the series was well underway. He described the revelation as a “request” from the showrunners, who wanted to explore the possibilities of a Skrull infiltrating the ranks of the Avengers.
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“Uh… you know, there was no… it wasn’t a demand. It was a request. “What do you think about playing this?” And it was to set up stuff in the following thing. So, if the following thing happens, and all those things were set up, then that’s one thing,” the actor told TV Line.
Moreover, the revelation that Rhodey was a Skrull had a significant impact on the series. It forced viewers to question the true identities of other characters and raised the stakes of the story. It also provided Cheadle with a challenging and complex role.
Cheadle has remained tight-lipped about his feelings regarding the reveal. He has acknowledged that the decision to make Rhodey a Skrull was a creative choice. However, he has not publicly expressed his opinion on whether he believes it was the right decision.
Don Cheadle Also Talks About ‘Armor Wars’
The status of the Marvel Studios series ‘Armor Wars’ remains uncertain. While there were initial plans for the show to be a television series, it has since been switched to a movie format. However, there have been no updates on the project’s development since then.
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Don Cheadle, who is set to reprise his role as Rhode in ‘Armor Wars‘, has expressed his own uncertainty about the project’s status. He acknowledged that the MCU is undergoing significant changes. So, the fate of film remains to be seen.
Fans of the character and the MCU are eagerly awaiting news about ‘Armor Wars’. Moreover, the series has the potential to be a thrilling and action-packed adventure. Moreover, the success of the Rhodey reveal will depend on how it is handled in future MCU projects.
