Marvel One-shot: — The Consultant

You can currently watch this short and other Marvel One-Shots on Disney+ .

is a 2011 short film that bridges the gap between Iron Man 2 and The Incredible Hulk while setting the stage for The Avengers . Plot Overview

September 13, 2011 (exclusively on the Thor Blu-ray). Director: Leythum . Writer: Eric Pearson. Marvel One-Shot: The Consultant

Following the events of The Incredible Hulk , the demands that Emil Blonsky (the Abomination) be released and recruited for the Avengers Initiative . S.H.I.E.L.D. Director Nick Fury is firmly against this and tasks Agents Phil Coulson and Jasper Sitwell with sabotaging the Council's request.

Stars Clark Gregg as Phil Coulson and Maximiliano Hernández as Jasper Sitwell, with archive footage of Robert Downey Jr. (Tony Stark), William Hurt (General Ross), and Tim Roth (Emil Blonsky). Runtime: Approximately 4 minutes. Why It Matters You can currently watch this short and other

It showcases the internal maneuvering between S.H.I.E.L.D. leadership and the World Security Council.

It explains why Tony Stark appeared in the bar at the end of The Incredible Hulk and why the Abomination was never part of the Avengers. Director: Leythum

To ensure General refuses to hand over Blonsky, the agents send a "patsy" to annoy him: Tony Stark , acting in his official capacity as a S.H.I.E.L.D. consultant. As seen in the post-credits scene of The Incredible Hulk , Stark's antagonizing behavior works perfectly, leading Ross to refuse the request and keeping the Abomination in custody. Key Details