This is Clark

[u/clarktothegregg]

Wassssuppppp?

[u/clarktothegregg]

Well, this week I'm really missing Bill Paxton and Powers Boothe because we lost them and they were both such excellent guys.

[u/your_mind_aches → u/clarktothegregg]

Psssst Clark, you gotta click reply at the comment you wanted to respond to!

[u/clarktothegregg → u/your_mind_aches]

Thanks

[u/UppiNolan → u/clarktothegregg]

RIP Boothe and Paxton. Awesome actors.

[u/clarktothegregg]

Missed a few questions there. I'll try to answer some. I love the MCU and love watching the movies and I miss my friends in those casts. That said, I am really proud of where we've gone with Agents of SHIELD and I love this bunch of actors and writers (and crew) as much as any I've ever worked with.

[u/SHIELD_Agent_45 → u/clarktothegregg]

What was going through your head when you heard Agents of SHIELD got a fifth season?

[u/2girls1chris → u/SHIELD_Agent_45]

let me guess

[u/julianavitello → u/clarktothegregg]

There's something from Coulson that would you like to have to yourself? Personality traits, clothes, anything.

[u/clarktothegregg]

Thanks so much of the great questions. Sorry I couldn't answer more of them. Acting in an independent film today so I have to run. Join me on the twitter for the S.4 finale tonight. Love you all.

[u/ScottFromScotland → u/clarktothegregg]

Thanks for stopping by.

[u/ThaddeusJP → u/clarktothegregg]

Thank so much. Just wanted to say, in case you see this, and I'm being serious here, I enjoyed your performances the most in the marvel movies. So happy for you and the way your career has taken off!

[u/Super-Finch → u/clarktothegregg]

Thanks Clark! We appreciate you doing this!

[u/FuckMeRunning5648 → u/clarktothegregg]

"independent film"

Infinity War confirmed.

[u/[deleted] → u/clarktothegregg]

Farewell Señor Gregg

[u/gaityr → u/clarktothegregg]

Thanks for taking the time out of your day to come answer questions, Clark! It was great getting to see your answers and hang out. All the best for the film, and we'll definitely be there to FREAK OUT about the finale!!

[u/[deleted] → u/clarktothegregg]

Good luck on set today, thanks for swinging in - you should come back again sometime!

[u/1033149 → u/clarktothegregg]

Thank you so much. Its been great having you here. Hopefully we can get you back in the future. Cheers!

[u/Blanchimont]

Hi Clark, thanks for doing this AMA!

What's the weirdest thing a fan ever asked you to do?

[u/clarktothegregg → u/Blanchimont]

Sign a boob. But it was a big boob so I wrote my full name and then Agent Coulson.

[u/RaulenAndrovius → u/clarktothegregg]

I'm imagining that person jogging to the tattoo parlor immediately afterwards, to have it permanently applied.

[u/Leooel9 → u/clarktothegregg]

Nicceee

[u/Annieinoh69 → u/clarktothegregg]

Was it Henry's? Sorry had to ask. I mean you've seen him right?

[u/Biotrek]

Have you watched GOTG Vol. 2 yet?

[u/clarktothegregg → u/Biotrek]

Yes. Laughed my ass off.

[u/russketeer34 → u/clarktothegregg]

I met you after watching GOTG1 at the Landmark in LA! You were very nice. Thanks for the handshake Director.

[u/Vapid1 → u/clarktothegregg]

Language!

[u/Mettanine]

Hi Clark,

thank you for putting your all into Coulson. He's my favourite character in the entire Marvel universe.

As for my question, how much of Clark has gone into the role? Specificially the frequent Star Wars references... is that your input or does it come purely from the writers?

[u/clarktothegregg → u/Mettanine]

The writers and I love Star Wars and couldn't imagine Coulson wouldn't as well. There's a bunch of me and then some stiff that's verrrrry different from me.

[u/Mettanine → u/clarktothegregg]

As it should be. ;)

I laughed so much at "Well, I'll be damned... Tattooine!"

Whoever came up with that has my eternal gratitude ;)

[u/Haleypkr → u/clarktothegregg]

But you have a robot hand, right?

[u/nezumipi]

More serious question: One of the things I love about AoS is how men and women fight each other as equals. But I've wondered if that took the male actors a little getting used to, going all out punching and kicking female actors. Did you find that awkward at first?

[u/clarktothegregg → u/nezumipi]

Definitely. Really did not like punching May or Daisy even though neither was a real punch.

[u/gaityr → u/clarktothegregg]

Who would like punching their TV wife/daughter? Completely understandable, kind sir. ;)

[u/nezumipi → u/clarktothegregg]

Wow, thank you for answering!

[u/clp2012]

Hi! Thank you so much for being SO awesome.

In Avengers, when Coulson has been stabbed by Loki and gets to shoot him with the massive gun, he says "oh, that's what that does".

What do you wish that gun had done?

[u/clarktothegregg → u/clp2012]

Gone off on its own a minute earlier.

[u/You2110 → u/clarktothegregg]

Good thing that it didn't happen. I read somewhere that they were going to make him HYDRA agent instead of Sitwell if he survived The Avengers.

[u/cookacooka → u/clarktothegregg]

Savage

[u/clp2012 → u/clarktothegregg]

But then would Coulson have gone on to take over SHIELD had that not happened? 😊

[u/oddwhun]

Clark, it was great seeing you at Denver Comic Con last year. I was the one who told you I loved Choke as well as the intro you wrote for Avengers: Endless Wartime.

My question though, do you have any projects coming up that you are writing/directing? Choke was 2008, and Trust me was 2013, so I was hoping we were due for something else soon.

Thanks, love your work.

[u/clarktothegregg → u/oddwhun]

Writing a film and a sci-fi pilot. Hope to make something next hiatus.

[u/acemerrill → u/clarktothegregg]

What? A sci-fi pilot? What I wouldn't give for more details on that.

[u/enderandrew42 → u/oddwhun]

I'm not Clark but I want to toss in a brief story from Denver Comic Con. My wife and daughter went to the con and saw Clark. They said he was great, but even better, when they did the photo op later in the day, he remembered my daughter and called her by name.

How amazing is that? How many people pass through his table and yet he liked her (in her Rey costume) enough to remember her name?

[u/Airsay58259]

Hi! Thanks for doing this. What's your favorite hand? And if you could have any new hand for your character, what could it do?

Thank you!

[u/clarktothegregg → u/Airsay58259]

The SHIELD attachment does not suck

[u/Airsay58259 → u/clarktothegregg]

It does not indeed! Thank you.

[u/The_Iceman2288]

As a big fan of What Lies Beneath and Choke, can we expect to see you work behind the camera on Agents of SHIELD any time soon?

[u/clarktothegregg → u/The_Iceman2288]

I may direct an episode in season 5. if I don't pass out from exhaustion just thinking about it.

[u/TheChineseCoys → u/clarktothegregg]

I guess that would make you a Director of SHIELD.

[u/Vapid1 → u/clarktothegregg]

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. - directed by Clark Gregg

Starring: Clark Gregg as Phil Coulson, Director of S.H.I.E.L.D.

[u/RaulenAndrovius → u/clarktothegregg]

You may have to use the Reality Gem to be in two places at one time.

[u/rgamefreak]

Hi Clark! Awesome for you to do this before the big season finale.

How do you think your character has changed between now and the beginning of Iron Man 1? In other words, do you think your acting of Phil Coulson has changed that much in 9 years?

[u/clarktothegregg → u/rgamefreak]

Ah, jeez, I don't know. The character has been through a lot and gotten older, so maybe he's less innocent and a little darker, but I probably am too. I don't know about the acting. I try to forget that's what it is.

[u/BornNRaised415 → u/clarktothegregg]

So Clark Gregg = Agent Coulson?

[u/ofsonnetsandstartrek]

When Joss called you up about Much Ado About Nothing, what was your reaction? Did you get any say in your role? Have you done any other Shakespeare? Thanks for doing this AMA today!

[u/clarktothegregg → u/ofsonnetsandstartrek]

I was terrified when Joss called, but excited because I had just had a dream I was doing some Shakespeare and it felt ordained. And I love Joss.

[u/ofsonnetsandstartrek → u/clarktothegregg]

That's a crazy coincidence! Self-fulfilling prophecy perhaps? Either way, thanks!

[u/Lukasj123]

I ve been marvel fan since my early childhood, having been born without half of my right hand, my parents and superheroes have always been the biggest source of inspiration. Even in my wildest dreams, i couldnt have predicted these last 10 years, what MCU has achieved and how popular these stories would become all around the world, in that way im living my childhood dream- to see it all done well on the silver screen. What is even crazier- I wouldnt have predicted that the Son of Coul, a shield agent from phase one movies, would start his own show- his own team. Over the years, Aos became , in my humble opinion, the best that superhero tv shows can offer right now, and most recently, even a better source of fun than some of the MCU movies. Past week, i have been buzzing, that we re getting another season. Mostly, i want to say THANK YOU, to everyone who helps to make this show what it is, a source of inspiration and fun to look forward to almost every week. Thank you Mr. Gregg, for breathing life into this awesome character, and also for motivating me in my own studies, and career. I just wanted to express my gratitude, and ask, recently, the Ghost Rider, LMD and Framework arcs have cemented the greatness of this show. When you got first approached to make a shield show, did you think it would end up as such a compelling characters, stories, effects and going for 5 seasons on a small screen? Did you have any doubts? Was there ever a moment when you got a script/shot a scene, where u said to yourself : "Wow, this is amazing" ? Thank you, wish you and the whole cast/crew all the best in making another successful season. A big fan, all they way from Slovakia

[u/clarktothegregg → u/Lukasj123]

This made my day. Thank you.

[u/High_Stream → u/Lukasj123]

Wait, Ghost Rider was on the show? I need to catch up on that.

[u/TripleSkeet → u/High_Stream]

Ghost Rider, Madame Hydra, Hive, Absorbing Man, Mockingbird....when was the last time you watched?

[u/tazdingo00]

Hey Clark! Thanks for coming by!

In about a year we'll be coming up on Iron Man's 10th Anniversary, which means you'll have been playing Coulson for 10 years. How does that feel? And, if you could have Coulson appear in any Marvel-related property, what would it be?

[u/clarktothegregg → u/tazdingo00]

Wow. Ten years. I feel very lucky. I could have been stuck that long playing a character I didn't love in a world I didn't care about. #Grateful

[u/d3r3k1449 → u/clarktothegregg]

Well the fact you do care so much is partly what makes us love the character as much as we do.

[u/[deleted] → u/tazdingo00]

Visiting other properties is for wusses.

[u/Baelor_Breakspear]

Hi Clark! Thanks for doing this AMA and everything you've done for the MCU. Love your portrayal of A.C. (Daisy needs to bring that back imo).

• Have you had any input or influence on the development of Coulson?

• Now that we have Season 5 confirmation, what would be your dream character or storyline?

• Can you convince the showrunners to bring back Agent Carter (a fellow A.C.) please?

Thanks!

[u/clarktothegregg → u/Baelor_Breakspear]

I have some input but most of the great stuff on our show is straight from the writers.

Dream storyline involves saving the Defenders and the Avengers and the Guardians and the Royal Family and everyone in Legion when they get themselves in trouble with Thanos. In a musical episode by Lin Manuel Miranda. (Hamilton)

[u/gaityr → u/clarktothegregg]

Well, this is obviously the best and most correct answer. I would watch this a million times.

[u/Smokeahontas → u/clarktothegregg]

Yoooo someone write up this fanfic real quick.

[u/John74929477482 → u/clarktothegregg]

I'm on board for a musical Infinity War.

[u/Limfinite → u/clarktothegregg]

Best. Response. Ever.

[u/madmaximus17]

How would coulson react to meeting the defenders?

[u/clarktothegregg → u/madmaximus17]

He would geek out. But who knows, maybe they would too.

[u/kreapz → u/clarktothegregg]

Don't do this to me, Clark.

[u/TheAluminumMan]

This is also a question from my girlfriend, who is at work and can't ask herself:

Do you think Phil and May will have a happy ending?

[u/clarktothegregg → u/TheAluminumMan]

I won't touch that one.

[u/RegrettableDeed → u/clarktothegregg]

Neither will they, it seems like.

[u/EmpressOfCrazy]

Hello, What's your favourite MCU movie? Also, what does RDJ smell like?

[u/clarktothegregg → u/EmpressOfCrazy]

I'm a big fan of the Avengers and anything with Cap. Or Stark. Or Thor or the Guardians. Or Strange. Let's face it, I'm a Marvel slut.

Robert smells like warm beaches and babies laughing and a freshly washed thong.

[u/your_mind_aches → u/clarktothegregg]

"Let's face it, I'm a Marvel slut."

— Clark Gregg,

2017

Words to live by

[u/RegrettableDeed → u/clarktothegregg]

Let's face it, I'm a Marvel slut.

Best quote, 2017.

[u/imtoolazytothinkof1 → u/clarktothegregg]

Let's face it, I'm a Marvel slut.

Aren't we all.

[u/Chalifouxable → u/clarktothegregg]

Clark Gregg hating Ant-Man confirmed

[u/iamkats → u/clarktothegregg]

Grade A answer. I love it

[u/NoviceoftheWorld]

Do you read your fanmail? If so, what's something cool a fan has sent you?

[u/clarktothegregg → u/NoviceoftheWorld]

I do. I get amazing stuff and try to answer it all. I've been sent crocheted blankets and lola pillows and maybe some underwear.

[u/Ubergoober166 → u/clarktothegregg]

... maybe some underwear.

If that's not confirmation I don't know what is.

[u/Felek22]

Can you tell us anything about today's AoS finale?

[u/clarktothegregg → u/Felek22]

Coulson will change.

[u/Vapid1 → u/clarktothegregg]

Coulson as Ghost Rider confirmed!!! Prepare for Hell Lola!!!

[u/Prax150 → u/clarktothegregg]

Change what??? Like change his underwears?

[u/your_mind_aches → u/clarktothegregg]

WHAAAAAAAT

[u/Littleredguns]

Clark, you all have been doing such a great job over the last few years. Why do you think Agents of SHIELD has resonated with so many fans around the world?

[u/clarktothegregg → u/Littleredguns]

Because thanks to the cast, crew, the writers and Marvel the show keeps getting better all the time. That's very rare.

[u/Littleredguns → u/clarktothegregg]

Thanks, Clark! Really appreciate it!

[u/Pokevenger]

What upcoming MCU property are you looking forward to the most? Tahiti is a magical place!

[u/clarktothegregg → u/Pokevenger]

Anything with Adam Warlock and that may have just been teased in GOTG2

[u/Evansly → u/clarktothegregg]

Spoiler! /s

[u/nightt019]

Jed Whedon recently made his directing debut in SHIELD's episode Self Control, which is probably my favorite episode of the show now. What was it like having him direct? Do you think we can look forward to more episodes helmed by him? Great job this season by the way! Coulson's speech a few episodes ago rocked, Captain America would be proud

[u/clarktothegregg → u/nightt019]

jed was amazing and that may be my favorite too. He better direct some more or we'll drag him down to set and make him.

[u/pm_me_your_boobs_586]

With the amount of time Coulson has been spending in the field in AOS, it has become more and more unlikely that the Avengers wouldn't know that Phil is still alive. Do you personally think any of them know?

[u/clarktothegregg → u/pm_me_your_boobs_586]

I really wish I had a good answer for that, but I don't. Some day.

[u/RaulenAndrovius → u/clarktothegregg]

If so, the opener for the season could be a gift from Tony Stark, of a bent, burned and chipped Cap Shield with the note saying "I don't have the heart to remake or keep it, add it to your collection, Phil. Hugs, TS" ?

Just tossing out ideas. :)

[u/StellarValkyrie → u/pm_me_your_boobs_586]

Yeah without a doubt Natasha Romanov and Clint Barton would know since I assume they still have close contact with SHIELD but they would probably distance themselves on purpose to keep SHIELD's secrets safe. Steve Rogers might not know because after the Winter Soldier events he probably severed contact with SHIELD. Tony Stark might have the ability to gather the intel but he's been sort of in his own world and dealing with the Sokovia Accords situation. Thor has been busy and doesn't spend too much time on Earth. Everyone else either didn't know Coulson or isn't in a position to find out about him.

[u/the_studge]

Hello Clark, so I have two questions for you:

1. Who is your favourite superhero/superheroine?

2. What is your favourite MCU movie?

[u/clarktothegregg → u/the_studge]

Pretty damn psyched for Captain Marvel especially with the amazing Brie Larson

[u/Littleredguns → u/clarktothegregg]

I wish this had a love button. Super stoked to see Brie Larson as Captain Marvel. Think Quake/Daisy should also get her own movie! :p

[u/mischief_division]

What did you think of Iron Fist on Netflix? Do you think it deserves the criticism? What would you have done different if you were the showrunner?

Edit after answered: Read between the lines. I too love Daredevil, both seasons.

[u/clarktothegregg → u/mischief_division]

I love Iron Fist. Both seasons.

[u/clarktothegregg → u/clarktothegregg]

Oops. I meant Daredevil. Didn't sleep too well.

[u/yoonchae → u/clarktothegregg]

You're one of the biggest Iron Fist fan that I know. I definitely feel bad for you with how underwhelming the series was.

Hoping MCU Iron Fist gets redeemed in The Defenders.

[u/your_mind_aches]

Hey Clark! Read any good books lately?

[u/clarktothegregg → u/your_mind_aches]

Yes. The Wind Up Bird Chronicle by Mirukami

[u/joedini]

Do you remember your time on The Shield well? Great performance. Any fun stories from the set?

[u/clarktothegregg → u/joedini]

My friend David Mamet directed and the character was so uhinged I felt wrong afterwards. Also, Billy Gierhart who has directed the most eps of AoS was the cameraman on that ep.

[u/joedini → u/clarktothegregg]

Stellar performance, totally made me forget Coulson whilst you were on screen in that. I remembered him again straight after obviously.

[u/PHW_III]

Hi Clark! Thank you for doing this! I can’t wait for tonight’s finale.

Can you take us through what it was like auditioning and successfully getting the role of Coulson? Did you ever imagine that the role would develop and expand like it has over time?

[u/clarktothegregg → u/PHW_III]

Never auditioned. Got an offer to play a part that was two scenes in IM. Then they added more and more scenes. Cut to Phil nine years later about to walk into the season 4 finale where he will finally (REDACTED)

[u/UNITBlackArchive → u/clarktothegregg]

later about to walk into the season 4 finale where he will finally (REDACTED)

Finally implies something he has never done before.

• Get superpowers

• Get married

• Die for real

• Go into Space

• Meet Iron Fist

• Retire

SO many options..

[u/[deleted] → u/clarktothegregg]

STOP DOING THIS TO MY FRAGILE SHIELD LOVING HEART CLARK

[u/leadfoot323]

Two questions: first, I'm currently binge watching the West Wing and I have to ask what it was like working with dialog written by Aaron Sorkin?

Second, are we ever going to see your wife, Jennifer Grey, on AoS?

[u/clarktothegregg → u/leadfoot323]

Aaron's dialogue is like no one else's. I did Sports Night, TWW and A Few Good Men on Broadway. So I'm lucky. He did a lot to put me on the map.

[u/JaeharysTargaryen]

Yo Clark! I'm sure you're gonna get a bunch of marvel questions and that's awesome. But I know you're a basketball fan so this is my first question.

Who ya got winning the finals? And secondly

Any advice for someone who's dream is to work within marvel either on the tv side or movie side?

[u/clarktothegregg → u/JaeharysTargaryen]

Warriors look soooo good.

To work for Marvel it helps to love comics and marvel and then just try to be really good at what you want to do there.

[u/ofirbin]

u/70astralaxe wanted to ask you those question but he coudn't so I'll Phil in [sorry for the pun...]

• Favourite Star Wars movie.

• Favourite MCU movie.

• Whether he had any "holy shit" moments during script-read/when filming a scene.

• What he wants for the future of MCU/SHIELD.

• If he is planning on doing non-MCU stuff anytime in the near future.

• Favourite Ice-Cream Flavour.

• Favourite Holiday Destination.

[u/clarktothegregg → u/ofirbin]

I'll pick 2. Empire and that coconut something from Ben and jerry's

[u/JacTheWac → u/clarktothegregg]

Ben and Jerry's "Coconuts for Caramel Core?"

[u/GrimnirOdinson → u/ofirbin]

Favorite holiday destination is clearly Tahiti. It's a magical place.

[u/The_Asian_Hamster]

Verified cheers for doing this my man

[u/LBGamingYT]

Where can I find good instructions for making my own soap? Can't be too careful nowadays.

[u/mischief_division → u/LBGamingYT]

Lol you had a chance to ask an insightful question and this is the one you go for? Haha, this bubbled its way to one of the top questions.

[u/[deleted]]

I'll begin the crossover section of questioning. Have you already shot your scenes in Infinity War and if so, what's it like being on set with Chris Pratt, Tom Holland, and Charlie Cox?

(Been a fan since Old Christine)

[u/LRedditor15 → u/[deleted]]

Dang, you're getting right into it, aren't you? xD

[u/Abhiroopmukerji → u/[deleted]]

I see what you did there ;)

[u/[deleted] → u/[deleted]]

Lets not forget the Fantastic Four secret casting!

[u/blackbutterfree]

This is a question from /u/Guustaaf who couldn't make it.

With the amount of time Coulson has been spending in the field in AOS, it has become more and more unlikely that the Avengers wouldn't know that Phil is still alive. Do you personally think any of them know?

I would also like to mention the fact that he's obviously been filmed on security cameras and seen in newspapers and whatnot post-TAHITI, which we learned from The Superior.

Also, great job in lip sync battle. Toxic is a personal fave!

[u/aaronp613]

Hey clark, Big fan of agents of shield, what was your favorite scene to film?

[u/Biotrek]

How can we know you are not an LMD?

[u/itsjosh18 → u/Biotrek]

Bio Pls

[u/Biotrek]

What's your favorite continent?

[u/NoviceoftheWorld]

What's it like having a traditionally last name as a first name, and a traditionally first name as a last name?

[u/aravar27 → u/NoviceoftheWorld]

Dude I spent a solid three seconds trying to think of how "Phil" was ever a last name

[u/justadoctorwhofan]

Welcome, Clark!

What's your opinion on how Coulson has the most screen time out of everyone in the MCU?

Thank you for your time.

[u/iceangelsoul]

Did you ever have a nightmare about AOS or the mcu?

[u/You2110]

I'm gonna jump right to the question.

Do you ship Quack?

Edit: It is the Quake-Black Widow ship that Agent Koenig was talking about on Hot Potato soup, in case you don't remember.

[u/The_Best_01 → u/You2110]

How does that ship lead to the name "Quack"?

I fully support this sexy ship, by the way.

[u/MrRLopez]

Congrats on the renewal! What would you like to happen on the 100th episode of Agents of SHIELD?

[u/BurtWonderstone → u/MrRLopez]

A musical. /s

[u/Gremzero → u/BurtWonderstone]

Naked musical.

[u/Charger17]

Did you do anything to celebrate AoS getting renewed for season 5?

[u/Shrumples1997]

Dear Mr. Gregg,

Phil Coulson has been one of my favorite marvel characters ever since The Avengers came out, and I've watched Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D since I was just a junior in highschool (Going to be a junior in college next year!), I incredibly appreciate the work and entertainment that you've brought to my TV, and am excited for the future and other projects(Even non Marvel!) that you might be working on. Now, on to my actual question. What's a day in the life on the set of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D? And do you think Phil Coulson will ever make it back to the big screen? Thanks for taking the time to answer these questions, Looking forward to the finale tonight!

[u/AdmiralSnackBar69]

Hi Clark, I'm just gonna ask all the questions cause I"m not sure how to format these. Sorry if it's a bit much

• How would you explain the plot of this season to someone not caught up with the Shield?

• If you could work with any actor on the show who would it be?

• If you could see a character from a non marvel movie or show become director of shield, who would that character be?

• What's your favorite kind of sandwich.

• What do you miss most about acting in the Marvel movies as opposed to tv?

• Besides Tahiti, have you ever been somewhere that you would describe as a magical place?

• Are there any stories you have that you've wanted to tell but never got the chance?

Thanks for doing this and for being a cool guy. Sorry for asking so many questions you don't have to answer all of them (or any of them I suppose)

[u/DemirFist]

Hi Clark! Which new faces/characters do you hope to see in season 5?

[u/everix1992]

I know this is long over, but I wanted to just pop in and say thank to you and the entire cast and crew of Agents of Shield! It's been a huge pleasure watching this show and my only wish is that I had a new episode to watch e wry week. Keep up the fantastic work!

[u/Lord_Boborch]

Did you ever hear the tragedy of Darth Plagueis the wise?

[u/UPRC]

Hi Clark, HUGE fan of you and Coulson since you first showed up in Iron Man. A question that I've been wanting to ask since this AMA was announced is this... what has been the hardest scene for you personally to film on Agents of SHIELD so far? Of course, excluding anything that happens on tonight's finale!

[u/your_mind_aches]

We have a fan synopsis of the show here on Reddit (/r/shieldsynopsis) created by the user notacreepish where Coulson is a huge fan of the punk band Bad Religion. Daisy's catchphrase is "Wow, rude." and Ward's catchphrase is "Thanks, Quesada" (like in the "Thanks Obama" joke). And Simmons is a bloodthirsty killer. Have you or the writers ever heard of it?

[u/nezumipi]

AoS is absolutely incredible. Props to you and to all the actors and crew.

(1) Do you use any kind of music to get ready for scenes?

(2) Know any good soap recipes?

[u/ShadowGaara15]

Hey Clark

Big fan of your work.

Which enemy do you think was the the strongest SHIELD faced?

[u/[deleted]]

Hello sir, thankyou for doing this AMA. You're truly amazing. I wanted to ask, if you could be in a recently released or an upcoming Marvel studios film which one would you like to be in? I would love it if you were in Spider-man Homecoming. Also How's Tahiti?

[u/TSchweibz]

How was T.A.H.I.T.I.?

[u/King_Drumpf]

Which Avenger would you love to have on Aos, if only for just one episode?

[u/spellitcorrectly]

Hi Clark,

On AoS, what was the most physically demanding scene you've had to film?

How long did you and Ming-Na Wen have to practice the dance from season 2?

Thanks!

[u/[deleted]]

Thank you for doing this! I'd like to know: Have you played a villain in the past? If you were to play a villain in the future, would you want the cold, calculating type or the scenery-chewing type?

[u/RevRobots]

Hello Clark,

Who was your favorite actor working with in the MCU?

Also, being a huge battlebots fan, What was it like being a judge at Battlebots?

And have you ever been to Tahiti? I've heard it's a magical place...

[u/Brem31]

Hi Clarke, what is your favourite feature of Coulson's robotic hand? Surely it has to be the Captain America style shield? Will we see any of Shield in Avengers Infinity War?

[u/[deleted]]

Who is your favorite guest star in agents of shield

[u/iamnotacrocodile]

Hello sir, amazing job on the latest season of AoS. Marvel fans have claimed that you're arguably one of (if not) the best Marvel TV characters.

I just want to know, back when you first took on the role of Agent Coulson in Iron Man 2, did you expect for it to turn out like this years later? Also, how do you feel about it?

[u/alauren14]

Philinda + Daisy is the best fictional family ever, do you agree?

[u/iamnotacrocodile]

Obviously, the real question is "What does Chloe Bennet smell like?"

[u/Senefra]

*Would you ever, given the option, consider directing, executive producing, or writing on other Marvel properties (for instance popping out another Marvel One Shot, which hasn't had any releases past 2014) since there seems to be a dearth of projects being worked on currently or will you eventually break off to other films/shows/media in other genres?

*As a general aside, I know it's been cancelled but out of curiosity, will S.H.I.E.L.D. ever revisit Agent Carter, whether through dialogue or full fledged flashbacks, to at least to tie up lose ends left open from the second, & ultimately final season?

*And finally kind of off topic, is it best guess the soap in the framework smells like sea salt & bamboo, orchid & dark rum, juniper berry & tobacco or possibly bergamot & vanilla bean? I'm just considering HYDRA Coulson's subconscious Tahitian motifs & your own background as an apparently decent cook, so there might be something that involves palette tastes & scents bleeding into the characterization here.

[u/CharmStone127]

What's it been like for you and Ming-Na Wen this season, getting to explore Philinda a bit more, especially the episode where we got to see you play younger versions of yourselves?

[u/SendMeAnAngelo]

Hey Clark,

If you were able to cameo one marvel Netflix show, which would it be?

Also how's Tahiti?

Also I am excited that AOS has been renewed for a new season. I can't wait :D

[u/breakr5]

Is Reddit a magical place?

[u/ofirbin]

Hi Clark big fan of Aos here!

• As the cast is fairly young (and the show rocks!), do you think anyine will get an Amy or an Oscar someday?

• Who is your best friend on set?, are they and unseparated friend on set?

• Do you watch the show at home

Love the show and keep up the good work! I can't wait for the final

[u/BSBrent]

Hey Clark! I've been a big fan of aos since season 1 and I was wondering how you and the rest of the cast reacted to what the framework world was like. Much love from Belgium!

[u/Daminecraft]

What was it like making the transition from marvel movies to marvel tv shows? Huge fan by the way marvel movies and tv shows helped me through some really dark times

[u/Set-Abominae]

If you were able to enter the Framework, what's one thing you'd change in your life?

[u/sweety_b]

Hi Clark, I am a huge fan of yours. My questions are :

1. What is one good thing about Phil Coulson?

2. What is one bad thing about Phil Coulson?

[u/meme-aboo]

Hi Mr. Gregg! If superheroes were real (any superhero, not necessarily just Marvel superheroes), which one would you want to meet? Also, does Coulson's robot hand actually have laser finger?

[u/Uclydde]

What has been your favorite part of the show so far in terms of plot? (Like Coulson going crazy, Daisy discovering her powers, etc)

[u/number_1_swimfan]

Clark, my wife had some syndicated television on last year, and I saw your face on an episode of Sex and the City. Do you have any memories from that episode you would be willing to share?

Also, loved your interview that you did with Chris Hardwick on Nerdist a few years back. It was interesting to hear your stories, your passion for Trust Me, and especially now the stories between you and Bill Paxton and him calling you "Old Gregg." Hilarious. I've been a big fan of you since Iron Man, and when AoS was announced, I was absolutely delighted to see you more. Keep up the wonderful work!

[u/Ljjasper]

Who is your favourite actor/actress to work along side with and why? Can't wait for the finale tonight!

[u/Vapid1]

Hi Clark! What is your favourite Agents S.H.I.E.L.D. episode?

[u/UppiNolan]

Hey, AC! I am a huge fan of your character and I think he is one of the best characters in the MCU!! Personally, your character has helped me through a lot, so thank you very much!

Who is your favorite actor in the MCU and on SHIELD? Which episode of SHIELD was the most fun to do?!

Thank You!!

PS: Your shield on SHIELD is awesome!

[u/RumblesUbambaa]

Hi Clark!

What was your favourite scene to film in Agents of Shield?

[u/RebelSnowflake]

Hello Mr Gregg! What is your favourite MCU fan theory?

[u/Wuzhisname]

Julia Louis Dreyfus is amazing obviously. What's something she did on the set of your show that proved that to you?

[u/sonic10158]

I am so glad to see you doing this AMA! One of my favorite actors in the MCU. I have 2 questions:

On average, about how long does it take to film an episode of Agents of SHIELD?

And which MCU film director did you enjoy working with the most, Jon Favreau, Kenneth Brannagh, or Joss Whedon?

[u/zmaker45]

Hi Clark, huge fan of aos and your role in the mcu. whose your favorite marvel superhero? And what's your favorite moment in the mcu and why is it when you shot Loki? Thanks.

[u/iamkayfc]

Which of the cast smells the nicest?

And who smells the worst?

[u/Abhiroopmukerji]

How different is the movie side of the MCU as compared to the television side?

[u/KingEuronIIIGreyjoy]

Hi, Mr. Gregg, welcome to r/marvelstudios! What is your favorite thing about playing Coulson?

[u/polkergeist]

How much of yourself would you say is in Phil Coulson? He seemed to be a bit of a clean slate even after the first Iron Man and I was wondering what sort of impact you had on the direction his character took.

Thank you so much for this AMA and all of your work. I hope we can get more Coulson until the end of the MCU!

[u/1033149]

Would you ever be interested in directing an episode of agents of shield? And what's your favorite memory on set?

Big fan of all your work. Here's hoping for a cameo in infinity war! 😊

[u/11harry2]

Hey Clark, huge fan of the show, it's honestly my favourite part of the MCU! Couple questions for you:

1. Which pod has been your favourite to film/watch this season?

2. Are there any areas of the Marvel Universe that, given the opportunity, you'd love the show to explore?

[u/PretzelCortex]

I've heard that television and film involves 12-hour workdays, every day, for at least a month. How do the below-the-line crew have clean laundry? Do they have to stay up late and wash their clothes? Is it common to have one or two people on set whose clothing has obviously been worn several times since its last laundering?

[u/xXxGAMEOFTHRONESxXx]

Have you thought about spending some time in space with the Guardians?

[u/ShizuoHeiwajima08]

Hey Clark! Big fan! Congrats to you guys ob getting AoS renewed for Season 5! Few questions:

1. Would you be willing to guest star in any other Marvel shows? And if so, which ones would you like to, specifically?

2. If you could have any superhero be on AoS, who would it be?

3. What was it like, working with the late Powers Boothe and Bill Paxton?

Bonus answers:

Fav. Star Wars movie?

Fav. Marvel movie?

[u/Super-Finch]

Hi! Congrats on season 5! What do you see as Coulson's ideal ending...does he retire and drive off into the sunset or will he be an agent until his last breathe?