New Stills From AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.

Here's some fresh official stills and promotional character photos from Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. courtesy of ABC and one behind the scenes shot featuring the man himself, Joss Whedon. Actor J. August Richards was featured prominently in the first teaser trailer for the new series but he's been noticeably absent from any official synopsis, cast listing or photos. The Whedons and Tancharoen are definitely trying to keep his role a secret but we believe we've cracked the code. CLICK HERE if you want to see some pretty decisive evidence concerning the identity of Richards' character.

Agent Phil Coulson - Clark Gregg

Agent Melinda May - Ming-Na Wen

Agent Grant Ward - Brett Dalton

Agent Leo Fitz - Iain De Caestecker

Agent Jemma Simmons - Elizabeth Henstridge

Skye - Chloe Bennet

Clark Gregg reprises his role of Agent Phil Coulson from Marvel’s feature films, as he assembles a small, highly select group of Agents from the worldwide law-enforcement organization known as S.H.I.E.L.D. Together they investigate the new, the strange, and the unknown across the globe, protecting the ordinary from the extraordinary. Coulson's team consists of Agent Grant Ward (Brett Dalton), highly trained in combat and espionage; Agent Melinda May (Ming-Na Wen), expert pilot and martial artist; Agent Leo Fitz (Iain De Caestecker), brilliant engineer; and Agent Jemma Simmons (Elizabeth Henstridge), genius bio-chemist. Joining them on their journey into mystery is new recruit and computer hacker, Skye (Chloe Bennet).

Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Marvel’s first television series, is from executive producers Joss Whedon (Marvel's The Avengers, Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Jed Whedon & Maurissa Tancharoen, who co-wrote the pilot (Dollhouse, Dr.Horrible's Sing-Along Blog). Jeffrey Bell (Angel, Alias) and Jeph Loeb (Smallville, Lost, Heroes) also serve as executive producers. Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is produced by ABC Studios and Marvel Television.