Marvel fans around the world are rejoicing this Tuesday afternoon, as one of the biggest TV stars of the past decade is joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe for a new series, one that is quickly becoming a highly-anticipated title. News broke on Tuesday that Emilia Clarke, who starred as Daenerys Targaryen on HBO’s Game of Thrones, is officially making her way to the MCU, as she is in final negotiations to take on a role in the upcoming Disney+ series Secret Invasion.
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There’s no telling exactly who Clarke is going to be playing, but the possibilities seem pretty endless at this point, considering how many different characters could pop up in Secret Invasion. One thing is clear though: Fans are delighted to see the actress join the franchise.
After leading Game of Thrones and appearing in Star Wars, Clarke now looks to take on the MCU, the biggest franchise in the world. She joins an all-star cast for Secret Invasion that includes Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Olivia Colman, and Kingsley Ben-Adir.
As you can imagine, Twitter absolutely exploded when the news of the casting came across everyone’s feeds. Take a look at some of the reactions below!
THIS IS NOT A DRILL
EMILIA CLARKE IS A PART OF THE MCU. I REPEAT EMILIA CLARKE IS A PART OF THE MCU pic.twitter.com/rP2tE34C9N
โ Justice For @/TargaryenNation (@Targ_Nation) April 20, 2021
Three Cheers for Game of Thrones Alum
EMILIA CLARKE, RICHARD MADDEN AND KIT HARRINGTON IN MCU WHO CHEERED pic.twitter.com/SNSH8ZUqBL
โ ceo of eternalsโข | like, rt๐ (@lokiunofficial) April 20, 2021
Incredible Cast
sam jackson, olivia coleman, emilia clarke, ben mendelson, & kingsley ben-adir… the cast of SECRET INVASION is absolutely incredible pic.twitter.com/ohLvBM0wiS
โ ู (@photonsblast) April 20, 2021
Wake Up
WE’RE GONNA GET EMILIA CLARKE FIGHT SCENES, WE GONNA GET COSTUMES, WE GONNA GET HUGE PRESS TOURS, WE GONNA GET EPISODES EVERY WEEK, WE GONNA GET INSTA POSTS, WE GONNA GET CONTENT, WAKE UP EMILIA NATION WAKE UP pic.twitter.com/UNnPA5AUfd
โ p (@beybrekker) April 20, 2021
Two Queens?!
EMILIA CLARKE AND OLIVIA COLMAN TOGETHER IN ‘SECRET INVASION’ ??????????? pic.twitter.com/NWnxuPCEuv
โ agos ๐ฆ (@vllanellxdnerys) April 20, 2021
Good Things Happen to Good People
I love when Emilia Clarke gets big new roles because is Emilia Clarke probably the single nicest person in Hollywood.
โ Kevin Polowy (@djkevlar) April 20, 2021
As She Should Be
emilia clarke finally in the mcu as she should be pic.twitter.com/ITrIkKkfoW
โ caitlin (@venomcavoy) April 20, 2021
Great Cast
Olivia Coleman yesterday, Emilia Clarke today.
โ Igorcio (@Igorcio147) April 20, 2021
It will be one of MCU’s best casts, mark my words. pic.twitter.com/QMYvGPrYDv
Impeccable Taste
emilia clarke and olivia colman together marvel universe you have really taste pic.twitter.com/sbvtXOzrnH
โ cey๐ (@stanforthompson) April 20, 2021
Could It Be?
Emilia Clarke as Abigail Brand? ๐ pic.twitter.com/Y2BLfy9iqw
โ โฉ Naรงรฃo Marvel โช (@NacaoMarvell) April 20, 2021