Cobie Smulders Is In For 'Avengers'

 Just recently we told you about a female role that was being cast this weekend for the anticipated Avengers movie. According to Deadline, Cobie Smulders has finally been chosen to play the role of SHIELD Agent Maria Hill in the Joss Whedon-directed movie.

 Smulders was chosen over fellow actresses Morena Baccarin, Jessica Lucas and Mary Elizabeth Winstead for the part. In the comics, Maria Hill was the ruthless interim executive director of SHIELD, who blackmailed and bullied superheroes just to get what she wants.

 For Smulders getting this part is a big deal, as this role has the option of appearing in future Marvel releases for the big screen. This is not the first time Whedon laid eyes on her, as she was presumably one of his favourite candidates for Wonder Woman back when he was helming that project.

 Do you believe Cobie Smulders is a good casting choice? Will Joss Whedon cast someone else for the character of the Wasp?

Morena Baccarin On The Short List To Star In 'Avengers'

 We previously reported months ago that 'V' star, Morena  Baccarin, was rumoured to be in talks to star on Joss Whedon´s big screen adaptation of Marvel´s all-star superhero comic book The Avengers.

 Now The Hollywood Reporter exclusively informs that Baccarin has made the short list  for the screen tests that will take place today to play a character that will serve as Nick Fury´s (Samuel L. Jackson) sidekick in the movie. No word yet on who this character may be, although the role of Janet van Dyne/the Wasp was rumoured a while ago without Marvel confirming or denying it.

 Other actresses on that list include Jessica Lucas (Melrose Place), Cobie Smulders (How I Met Your Mother), and Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Scott Pilgrim vs. the World).

 Personally, our money is on Baccarin as she has already worked with director Joss Whedon before on Serenity and has some experience in the fantastic genre. Who would you choose?