Clark Gregg a.k.a S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Coulson Talks THE AVENGERS

We all recognize Clark Gregg who plays agent Coulson in Marvel movies. But what does his character do besides just bridging one movie with the other?
Craveonline chatted with Gregg to see if Coulson would do something more significant in THE AVENGERS and if he would return for IRON MAN 3,.. or IF Coulson gets to survive at all..

CraveOnline: Do we get to see another side to your character in The Avengers? Do you get to take down a Skrull armada single-handed or something?
Clark Gregg: That’s it! I’m taking down the Skrull armada single-handed!

CraveOnline: Oh, that’s awesome.
Gregg: I’m just kidding. “Skrull armada single-handed…” No, they’re Kree! No, I’m just kidding. Yes, there’s definitely new stuff. Much different, new stuff for Agent Coulson to do in this one. You know, it’s kind of “all hands on deck” in terms of combating the threat that has shown up. And Joss… Joss is a master at taking what we know about each one of these characters, the superheroes and Agent Coulson, and building on what’s already there.

CraveOnline: Joss Whedon is also a master of killing off beloved characters. I’m actually a little worried about you.
Gregg: Yeah, I’ve read this! I’ve read this. I’m flattered that people care, but I wish they would stop saying this because they’re going to put it in somebody’s mind! I’m talking to them about doing “Iron Man 3″ right now, and somebody’s going “Maybe Agent Coulson should die,” and I’m like, “Hey, hey, hey! This is the best job I’ve ever had! Stop talking about killing Agent Coulson off.”

THE AVENGERS opens May 4th, 2012