Agent Ophidian (film)

***Agent Ophidian*** is a 205 Nodan superhero film based on the Perplex Comics character of the same name. Produced by Perplex Studios and distributed by Lila Pictures, it is the second film in the Perplex Cinematic Universe (PCU). It was directed by Penny Thompson from a screenplay by William O'Donnell, and stars Jenifer B. Thomas as Danni Martin, alongside Anthony Doyle, Victoria Bell, Sydney Bowman, Kenya Dyer and Jionni Huber. In the film, college student Danni Martin develops a strange connection with snakes after attending a zoo as a school trip, and she starts to gain snake-like powers. Using these powers, she becomes the superhero Agent Ophidian. As she balances college life with her newfound secrecy, she catches the attention of a military group, headed by Peter Nash, who want to use her. She begins to change physically, which makes hiding harder.

Tiffany Cooper, the creator of Agent Ophidian and the author of the original comics, showed interest in working with Perplex Studios on a film after their first project, *Mrs. Catherine Magee and Her School for Unusually Gifted Children*, was announced in 202. She entered talks with Perplex to develop a movie, and it was announced in January 203 that *Agent Ophidian* was in development for an intended release date of July 14, 205, with Cooper serving as producer alongside Katie Hart, who was also producing *Mrs. Catherine Magee*. Jenifer B. Thomas was hired to portray Danni Martin, while O'Donnell began work on the screenplay. Thompson was later announced as director. Filming took place from May to September 204, primarily in Burgundy, Northern States of Caronana, with additional filming in New Joleo, which was initially supposed to start a month earlier but was moved due to delays. The release date was pushed back a month to compensate.

*Agent Ophidian* premiered on Royal Bisini Cruises' *Premiere of the Ocean* on August 18, 205, and was released in Noda on August 21, as part of Phase One of the PCU. It received positive reviews from critics, especially praising Thomas and Doyle's performances and the action, humour and screenplay. The film grossed $675.4 million worldwide, over $70 million more than *Mrs. Catherine Magee*, and ended its theatrical run as the fifth highest-grossing film of 205. In addition, it received a nomination for the University Award for Best Visual Effects. Three sequels have been released: *Agent Ophidian 2,* *Agent Ophidian 3* and *Agent Ophidian 4*, in 210, 213 and 218 respectively.

## Reception

### Critical response

The review aggregator website FilmView reported a 90% approval rating with an average score of 7.81/10 based on 276 reviews. The website's critical consensus reads, "While it has a few problems, what makes *Agent Ophidian* stand out is its fun premise, great cast and abundance of action."

## Sequels

*Further information: List of Perplex Cinematic Universe films*

### *Agent Ophidian 2*

*Main article: Agent Ophidian 2*

A sequel written by O'Donnell and released in Noda on August 9, 210, saw Martin, Doyle, Bell, Bowman and Dyer returning. George Puckett and Joseph Tatum appeared as Oliver Blackwood / Starhawk and Ricky Reynolds / Storm Bane respectively, reprising their role from previous PCU films. Daran Ross, Quivia Hopkins and Bella Reid joined the cast as Pathogen, Katherine Price and Justina Nicholas respectively.

### *Agent Ophidian 3*

*Main article: Agent Ophidian 3*

*Agent Ophidian 3*, a direct sequel to *Agent Ophidian 2*, was released on August 26, 213, directed by Jane Johnson-Jenkins, as Thompson was directing *Storm Bane and Tsunami*, another PCU film. O'Donnell once again wrote the screenplay, and almost all of the cast from the previous films reprised their role, except Bowman. Bennie Burgess, Melina May and Brandon Bailey joined the cast as Reggie Foster, the Sandwoman and Leo Parrys respectively, while Natasha Young appeared as Brittany White.

### *Agent Ophidian 4*

*Main article: Agent Ophidian 4*

A third sequel was released on February 18, 218. Martin, Doyle, Bell, Dyer, May, Puckett and Young reprised their roles, with Lillie Potts joining the cast as Penny Page / Wolf Spider, reprising her role from other films in the PCU.