While doing an interview with Vulture, Cobie Smulders revealed a few things about The Avengers that can be considered slight spoilers. The big reveal is that her character has super powers. We don't know what the powers are, but this is a very big departure from the comics version of the character. 

 

Here is an excerpt from Cobie Smulders interview with nymag.com:

You're also getting into action with Joss Whedon's The Avengers. Before he cast you in that, he said he was considering you for a Wonder Woman project. So he’s clearly a fan. Did he ever tell you why? 

 

No! If he did, I would throw up in my mouth. I mean, the Wonder Woman thing was a very kind comment, I think. I was never in touch with studios about it or anything like that. But we had so much fun shooting [The Avengers]. We had days when it was just us working — and, oh, 200 extras — but, you know, in the inner circle, it was nice to sit by the monitor with him and watch him take on this ginormous project with great ease. 

 

You’re not a superhero in the movie, but you do have sick costumes? 

 

I do. They’re very sleek, and very leather.

And she has superpowers and is hyperintelligent;

 

a very nice, fine woman who has all the answers. 

 

Sounds like this role might turn you into the sexy-brunette-vixen type. 

 

You know, fingers crossed! If I can be seen as somewhat sexual, if only to my fiancé, after having a child and turning 30, I will be happy for us.

Let us know what you think of this character change.