 It is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), sharing continuity with the films of the franchise.The episode was written by Chris Dingess and Drew Z. Greenberg, and directed by Billy Gierhart.Clark Gregg reprises his role as Coulson from the film series, and is joined by series regulars Ming-Na Wen, Brett Dalton, Chloe Bennet, Iain De Caestecker, Elizabeth Henstridge, Henry Simmons, and Luke Mitchell.