Following the events of last Friday's season finale of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, we speculated that Sharon Carter, aka The Power Broker, may ultimately be unveiled as a Skrull sleeper agent as we build towards Secret Invasion.
This theory gained some traction online, and showrunner Malcolm Spellman was asked to weigh in during the latest edition of Amon Warmann's Fade To Black podcast.
"I cannot definitively say anything... I'm not tracking what's been announced," said Spellman when quizzed about the Skrull theory. "So much sh*t is happening in the MCU now, I've gotta be real careful!"
Spellman obviously couldn't confirm or deny anything, but does suggest that Carter will play a major role in the MCU moving forward, and that a redemption arc may be on the cards. If that's the case, it's probably safe to assume she's not a shape-shifting alien invader!
The screenwriter was also tight-lipped when asked whether a Steve Rogers cameo was ever discussed, but his response would seem to indicate that something either was or is being planned for the original Captain America.
"I will say this. I'm not gonna answer that question, but I will say that a lot of people were begging for... I gotta be careful. Yeah, I can't answer that!"
Between this and the recent reports that Chris Evans is set to return to the MCU in some capacity, we'd say another Steve Rogers appearance down the line is a fairly safe bet.
Spellman had a lot more to say about The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, so be sure to have a listen to the full spoiler special right HERE.
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