As part of the immensely fan-pleasing announcement that Joss Whedon would indeed be returning to direct the sequel to The Avengers, we had a teasing small bit of information that also stated he’d be working on an upcoming Marvel-based TV series; a series now confirmed to be based around S.H.I.E.L.D.
US TV network ABC has ordered a pilot episode for a show based on the comic-book organisation featured in The Avengers, and although little is known about the show at this point (they’re keeping fans predictably in the dark regarding plot details and casting for the time being), it’s unlikely we’ll see any of The Avengers cast cropping up in the show (aside from possible brief cameos) when it eventually hits the small screen.
Matt Wheeldon.
Source: Deadline.
