Jason O'Mara Joins 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' Season 4
Actor Jason O'Mara has joined the cast of 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' as the new S.H.I.E.L.D. director, reports Slashfilm.
Clark Gregg's Agent Coulson character revealed that there was a new director at the end of season 3. It is unclear what character O'Mara will play, but Marvel released a statement on the role, calling it:
“a character whose Marvel roots go back to the 1940s.”
Marvel TV executive Jeph Loeb also commented:
"Bringing Jason into the mix as the New Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. forces everyone, particularly Coulson, to reevaluate their role in the Agency. Jason has both the physical presence and acting dynamics that will connect with and challenge even the most loyal agent."
Jason O'Mara tweeted out a confirmation as well.
*Fun fact: Jason O'Mara voices Batman in the DC animated movies.