Marvel's Agents of SHIELD: Cobie Smulders to return as Maria Hill

Cobie Smulders is to reprise her role as Maria Hill in Marvel's Agents of SHIELD.

It has been confirmed that the 32-year-old actress, who appeared in the pilot of the sci-fi series, will star in episode 20 of the first season, 'Nothing Personal', airing in the US on April 29.

According to TVLine, Smulders' character will team up with Agent Coulson.

The former How I Met Your Mother actress has starred as Maria Hill in both The Avengers and Captain America: The Winter Soldier.

Meanwhile, although the ABC series is yet to be officially renewed, executive producer Jeph Loeb has said that he is hoping for "100 more" episodes.

Co-exec Jeff Bell has also confirmed that the events of movie The Winter Soldier will continue to impact the TV series.

Source: Digital Spy