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Here, DEsposito reveals how the shorts came to be.

agent Phil Coulson simply to give Clark Greggs popular character a chance to shine.

Marvel One-Shot: Agent CarterHayley Atwellon Iron Man 3 DVD

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We knew Coulson was going to play a big part in the universe, DEsposito explains.

It was nice to bolster him.

I gravitated toward this one immediately.

Disney CEO Bob Iger did too; after watchingItem 47, he greenlit aseries about the agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

In fact, there hasnt been a One-Shot since because the studio has increased its annual film output.

Were just so busy, DEsposito admits.