Marvel Studios' latest series, Echoes, features two S.H.I.E.L.D. actors, Andrew Howard and Thomas E. Sullivan. This can't help but make people wonder if "S.H.I.E.L.D.**" is part of the canonical history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
S.H.I.E.L.D. ** has been controversial among Marvel fans, especially its chaotic timeline. Although the show featured important cameo roles such as Samuel L. L. Jackson's Nick Fury and Jamie Alexander's Sif in the first two seasons, the show has less and less connection to the broader Marvel Cinematic Universe as the plot progresses.
Actor of "S.H.I.E.L.D.**" in "Echoes".
In Echoes, Andrew Howard plays Zahn, one of King's loyal henchmen, who travels to the Choctaw nation in Oklahoma to hunt down Maya Lopez. Zahn blows up one of Wilson Fisk's facilities after Maya drops a bomb into it, so he's hell-bent on revenge on Maya.
Thomas E. Sullivan plays Victor "Vicky" Tyson, an employee of Henry's local skating rink who reveals the arrival of Maya Lopez to Kim's henchmen in order to get a lucrative bounty.
Is S.H.I.E.L.D** part of the canon of the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
Echoes and current S.H.I.E.L.D. actors Andrew Howard and Thomas E. Sullivan have sparked a heated discussion among loyal fans of the show, as the two played important roles in the Marvel series.
However, it's worth noting that just because one actor has played two roles, doesn't mean that the two characters have to exist in two different universes.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe features a unique cast of actors who play two different Marvel characters, such as Gemma Chan (Kree warrior Minerva and Eternals Sercy) and Michelle Yeoh (Aletta Ogold and Innan).
This means that neither of these two characters will be a non-canon of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Still, these two S.H.I.E.L.D. actors play completely different roles, which is quite compelling.
The debate about whether "S.H.I.E.L.D.**" belongs to the canon history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe may have been answered by the book "Marvel Cinematic Universe: Official Timeline" published by Marvel Studios, because the book does not admit that Phil Coulson** was involved in the events of the show.
Still, some believe that never to say never, especially after Marvel Studios released a historic trailer for Echo that included clips from the Netflix series Daredevil. February** Dynamic Incentive Program