Theories on How Hawkeye Met Linda Cardellini's Character in Marvel

Marion Cotillard's character Linda Cardellini in Hawkeye, the Marvel Studios series, adds a unique layer of intrigue to the show. Based on the information provided, we can piece together a compelling theory about how Hawkeye (played by Jeremy Renner) met and came to be married to Linda Cardellini's character.

Age of Ultron and Initial Connections

Clint's admission to the Avengers about his secret family life in the Age of Ultron episode provides a clue:

Clint: “Yeah well Fury helped me set this up when I joined. He kept it off SHIELD's files Id like to keep it that way. I figure its a good place to lay low.”

This reveals that Clint was already married to Laura before joining SHIELD. However, this marriage was kept off SHIELD's radar, suggesting a pre-SHIELD connection. Since the show removes Laura's identity as Agent 19, we can infer she had a significant role outside of SHIELD.

The Role of Agent 19 and the Marvel Universe Dynamics

The Hawkeye series episode 6 reveals that the recovered stolen Rolex belonged to Laura, implying she was a SHIELD agent. This raises the possibility that Agent 19 was someone SHIELD had deployed to monitor or deal with Clint. The episode 4 of the Avengers - Black Widow series further reinforces this theory:

SHIELD elite marksman assassin and covert agent Clint was assigned to deal with the threat of Black Widow (Natasha Romanoff) and in the course of his mission, Clint discerned she was good and wished to defect, forsook his assignment, and instead abetted her defection and recruited her to SHIELD.

Given the parallel storyline, it's plausible that SHIELD deployed Agent 19, Laura, to deal with Clint. It seems the roles were reversed, as Clint dealt with the threat of Agent 19 in a similar way he dealt with Natasha.

Familial Bonds and Intuitive Connections

There's a remarkable intuitive connection in the formation of familial bonds. After their novel relationship is introduced, Clint and Natasha form a strong friendship. They become essentially sisters-in-law, with Laura and Natasha bonding so strongly. This familial bond is likely mirrored in the interactions between Clint and Laura.

It's revealed that over the course of their novel introduction, Clint and Natasha formed a friendship and grew to be so bonded that Natasha essentially became Clint's beloved sibling and his wife Laura also became so bonded with Natasha that they formed being beloved sisters-in-law.

Given that Laura is a covert agent, it's possible she was initially assigned to deal with Clint in a covert manner, similar to her role with Natasha. This covert and familial dynamic often creates a deep, intuitive connection in the Marvel universe.

Conclusion: A Covert Assignment

In summary, the theory is that Linda Cardellini's character, Laura, was initially a covert SHIELD agent (Agent 19) assigned to deal with Clint. Through personal connections and deep familial bonds, the two formed a strong and intuitive relationship, eventually leading to Clint joining SHIELD along with Laura. This covert and familial dynamic explains the depth of their relationship and why their connection is so believable in the Hawkeye series.

While this is a theory based on the provided information, it aligns with the complex and intricate nature of the Marvel Universe, where covert operations and familial bonds often intertwine.