Closer Look on Cobie Smulders: Avengers' Maria Hill

Cobie Smulders

After seeing the first few clips from The Avengers (or Avengers Assemble in some countries), I was immediately intrigued by the actress who is playing a S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent that was having a discussion with Nick Fury. And after a few minutes of searching I was happy to know that she was actually the Canadian actress and former model Cobie Smulders: Avengers' very own Maria Hill.

Maria Hill, in the Marvel comics, was once the director of the inteligence service of the SH.I.E.L.D. and eventually became a part of the Avengers team in some versions and arcs. She is deemed to be Nick Fury's equivalent in terms of imposing and strong personality, and she is as harsh as well. In the movie she will be the field agent who works closely with Nick Fury himself.

Recently we have seen a clip of Smulders playing the character (and not only some stand in character, but with lines and dialogues as well):

Marvel has also released her two official photos:

Some of you might have seen her in the covers of Maxim in it previous issue. Check it out here:

Get to see more of Cobie Smulders in Avengers as it premiers on April 11, 2012.