Followers of the Marvel Cinematic Universe are well aware that the whole network of narrative threads begins to intertwine in the post-credits scene of the film. Hombre de Hierro (2008), with that mysterious character who breaks into Tony Stark’s house to tell him that there are more superheroes in the world and tell him about the Avengers Initiative, the origin of which is his own idea Nick Fury we have witnessed Captain Marvel (2019). But it seems that he is not the only one with such plans.
In the series “The Truth” (1×05) of the mini-series Falcon and Winter Soldier (2021), introduce us to Countess Valentine Allegra de Fontaineplayed by Julia Louis-Dreyfus, best known for her Elaine Benes from sitcom Seinfeld (1990-1998) especially. She talks to an out-of-control John Walker to tell him that there are people who appreciate her abilities and suggests that he contact her. And that’s what he decides to do in One World, One People (1×06).
Unexpectedly, the aristocrat returns to the scene after the credits black Widow (2021). He stands next to Elena Belova, who has gone to visit the disembodied grave of Natasha Romanoff, her false sister, and orders her to get rid of Clint Barton, whom he points to as responsible for the death of the late superheroine in Avengers: Endgame (2019). The plot that unfolds, of course, in the mini-series Hawkeye (2021) and we don’t know what next part he’ll be back in.
A controversial countess with a project similar to Nick Fury’s.
Kevin Feige has already stated that Countess Valentina Allegra de Fontaine “seems to be in recruitment mode”, so maybe it will reunite the Marvel Suicide Squad, the Thunderbolts. “He has a rich publishing history…and it was kind of hard to figure out who could fill the role, which we think is taking the reins away from Nick Fury,” says his partner, Nate Moore. in his book Marvel’s The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: The Art of the Series (2022).
“But when we think of Julia Louis-Dreyfus, she had such a funny energy that you immediately realize that this person has weight and seriousness, but she is not like Nick Fury. It’s a completely different energy,” continues the executive producer. “There’s a sarcasm in the character that I think sets her apart from what she used to be.” because very different from the director of SHIELD, more worried. As well as “his employees”.
“However, you still feel like she dominates the room,” says Nate Moore of the wonderful Amanda Waller, whom we also have the feeling that she is a bit distant in her personality; and concludes: “If you are talking about a new leader, to some extent, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, we were very lucky to find Julia Louis-Dreyfus.” The charisma of the actress is undeniable. Now they need to show us what their countess will come to.
