Edward James Olmos will be joining the team on Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. in time for its Spring premiere in March.
Olmos will play Robert Gonzales, and his debut on the show in “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” will have massive repercussions for Director Coulson and his entire team.
Executive Producer and Marvel’s Head of Marvel Television, Jeph Loeb commented on the casting:
Edward James Olmos brings an amazing gravitas to any role he inhabits, something we knew we needed for Robert Gonzales… When Olmos first appears on our series, everyone will have to take notice–including our favorite Agents.
“Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” makes its return on Tuesday, March 3 at 9:00 p.m. ET on ABC after the mini-series Agent Carter ends its 7 week run.
“Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” is Executive Produced by Joss Whedon (“Marvel’s The Avengers,” “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”); Jed Whedon & Maurissa Tancharoen, (“Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” pilot co-writers, “Dollhouse,” “Dr.Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog”); Jeffrey Bell (“Angel,” “Alias”); and Jeph Loeb (“Marvel’s Agent Carter,” “Marvel’s Daredevil,” “Lost”).
“Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” is produced by Marvel Television and ABC Studios.
