Agent Althea Rice/Melinda May has been cast

The character previously known as Althea Rice has been cast. The character has gotten a new name, tho. Ming-Na Wen will play S.H.I.E.L.D Agent Melinda May aka 'The Calvary" in the new S.H.I.E.L.D. TV show, that will be broadcast by ABC.

After the casting of Clark Gregg as Agent Coulson, is Ming-Na Wen the second actor that has been cast for this upcoming TV show by Joss Whedon.

Melinda May is a hard core soldier, who will have expert weapon skills. She is also an excellent pilot. Her past experiences have damaged her and makes her a very quiet person.

Ming-Na Wen is mostly known for her role in ER, but she had parts in Eureka, SGU Stargate Universe, Two And A Half Men and Vanished too. You could also know her voice from Mulan or from Detective Yin from The Batman.

Joss Whedon will write the pilot, together with his brother Jedd, and the finance of Jedd Whedon, Maurissa Tancharoen. Jeph Loeb will join Jedd Whedon and Tancharoen in being the executive producer of the show.