• Hmm. Don't know how I feel about this, but I'm pretty biased in that I've never liked Maria Hill. (She doesn't do a lot to make herself endearing, which I suppose is the point.) I'll hold judgment until after the movie(s), of course.

• Wasnt there already a HORRIBLY HORRIBLE avengers movie 5 years ago? All I can say is that if the trailer is ABSOFUCKINGLUTLY amazing I might consider downloading it. Maybe...

• Wasnt there already a HORRIBLY HORRIBLE avengers movie 5 years ago? All I can say is that if the trailer is ABSOFUCKINGLUTLY amazing I might consider downloading it. Maybe...

• Actually, I think it's entirely possible for a dour and humorless Hill to be utterly hilarious. Look at Leslie Nielson: Frank Drebin and Dr Rumack aren't cracking wise, mugging or making jokes, but by God they're some of the funniest characters in already hilarious movies. Tons of others: Basil Fawlty, Sam the Eagle, Christopher Walken in general. And Batman. Can't forget Batman. http://www.shortpacked.com/2005/comic/book-1-brings-back-the-80s/02-one-upmanship/a-25/ Serious demeanour does not necessitate dearth of hilarity.

• Hmm, while I love Cobie, they'll have to figure out a different take on Ms. Hill considering that the role of "Resident Bitch" is already taken by the Black Widow. Well, according to the Iron Man movies anyway. ...actually, you know what? I think it would be AWESOME if they turn Maria into somewhat of a Resident Bitch herself. That way, we can have some fast-talking banter and catty repose between Hill and the Widow. I mean, Colbie did that pretty well in "How I Met Your Mother", and it would be refreshing to see that again.

• I was thinking the same thing. I love Cobie Smulders but I would consider this as one of the biggest missed oportunities in casting considering Baccarin already has the Maria Hill short haircut and bitch attitude down pat on V, not to mention the physical likeness. Also, is it wrong the first thing that came to mind when seeing the picture was "I really want a donut"?

• I love her. So..yay!

• I'm assuming that Whedon got tired of How I Met Your Mother stealing all his actors and decided to beat them at their own game.

• strong female character? that a funny way of saying bitch. I couldn't stand her in the Civil War crossover event.

• Big HIMYM fan and Cobie has definitely improved for me, but I will find it hard to take her seriously in this. I imagine she'll get to quip with Stark a bit and all, but if she's a bad-ass in the movie, it's going to be difficult because I have imagined her being attacked by an owl.

• As an Invincible Iron Man fan, I am really hoping she gets to say "Tony F^%#ing Stark" at some point in this movie. Either way, though, this should be awesome!

• thats odd, I could have sworn she was british.

• The sad thing is, I'm willing to bet she won't get very much screentime unless Nick assigns her as some sort of Gyrich-like liaison to the Avengers.

• Yay Maria Sparkles.

• Arrrrrrgggghhhhh. Bog damn you, Topless Robot! I cannot less than 3 things =(

• I had a feeling it would be this video. While funny, it's more funny in context of the character. It's not a great representation of Smulders' abilities.

• For the first season and a half of How I Met Your Mother, Smulders was far from humorous despite her apparent efforts. I'm pretty sure she could pull off a very straight-laced Maria Hill.

• dammit. I meant to say "heart", maybe it works if it's not by itself... <3... "<3"... Testing... Testing...

• She's Canadian, and I've made a bit of a stink about foreigners playing iconic American characters just because people make a stink whenever someone proposes the idea of a minority individuals playing white characters.

• She's Canadian, but does it even matter?

• She would have made a good Wonder Woman.

• Isn't Cobie Smulders British? Or is she Australian? Or was is Canadian? The point is, why is no one raising a fuss over another foreigner taking the role of an american comic book character? If she is a foreigner, which I could be wrong about.

• mmmm sprinkles.

• I've always loved Maria Hill in the comics, such a strong female character...plus I'm a sucker for a girl with short hair, Fingers crossed they keep that aspect of her intact.

• Yaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyy

• <3

• Im glad about the casting, but does anyone else agreed that Maria Hill looks exactly like Morena Baccarin? She was in the running right? Or at least rumored to be?

• This saddens me solely because I really wanted Inara for the role.

• in Whedon we trust.

• For all of those who don't know how awesome Smulders is, please watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF1b1pf9DRY

• given how Marvel is when it comes to doing their characters that they do themselves on the big screen. i am sure they will do Maria right. even though was thinking Cobie role was going to either be the wasp or scarlet witch. the big test is will Cobie be able to keep up with Sam's nick fury.

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