Ming-Na Wen To Star In Whedon's ABC Pilot Marvel's 'S.H.I.E.L.D.'

Joss Whedon has selected Ming-Na Wen to play the role of Agent Melinda May in his ABC drama pilot Marvel’s S.H.I.E.L.D., which he is co-writing with his brother Jed Whedon, Maurissa Tancharoen and directing.

Wen's character is soulful and slightly damaged by her combat experiences, an ace pilot, a weapons expert and a soldier who can — and has — gone beyond the call of duty. The character was originally listed on the pilot’s casting breakdown as Agent Althea Rice, aka The Cavalry.

Ming-Na Wen joins Clark Gregg, who is reprising his Iron Man, Thor and Avengers role as Agent Phil Coulson.

Source: Deadline