Everett Ross

“What I'm doing, or not doing, on behalf of the U.S. government is none of your concern. Now, whatever the hell you're up to, do me a favor, stay out of my way.”

―Everett to T'Challa^[src]

Everett Ross is a Marvel Comics character who appeared in Captain America: Civil War, Black Panther, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever played by Martin Freeman. He is the Deputy Task Force commander, working with Thaddeus Ross, to bring in Bucky Barnes who was suspected for bombing the United Nations meeting. Later, when Baron Zemo was revealed to be the one for all the incidents that occurred Zemo was given over to Ross into custody by the Black Panther.

Everett Ross was created by Christopher Priest and Kenny Martinez.

Appearances

Captain America: Civil War

Working with Thaddeus Ross, he attempted to control and regulate the actions of the Avengers; he came into conflict with Captain America when he captured the framed Winter Soldier. In the end, upon learning that Helmut Zemo was responsible for the recent terrorism, he imprisoned Zemo in his headquarters.

Black Panther

Everett is called in when Ulysses Klaue is captured by T'Challa's people. However, he suffers a spinal injury when Erik Killmonger breaks into the holding facility and frees Klaw. Knowing Ross can't survive without Wakanda's medical technology, T'challa has him brought with and has Shuri repair his spine with Vibranium. Grateful for the help, Ross returns the favor by helping Black Panther stop Killmonger's coup and keep the secret of how advanced Wakanda is; becoming T'challa's ally in the outside world.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Everett Ross appears in the film. In 2025, Ross was approached by Shuri and Okoye who needed his help as Namor got involved after a water God had threatened Wakanda. As he owed Shuri his life, Ross disclosed sensitive information about Riri Williams and the search of vibranium, and continued his attempt to de-escalate the situation between Wakanda and America. However, his situation got serious, when Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, his ex-wife and the CIA Director, got involved. The ex-couple agreed to work together where she found out he had a new girlfriend or wife. Ross provided Ramonda about the United States' plans for Wakanda; however, Fontaine found out and had Ross arrested, before he was rescued by Okoye

Secret Invasion

A Skrull appears in the series premiere, posing as Ross, before he is shot by Talos, and his true nature is revealed. The real Ross appears in the series finale, when he and others taken by the Skrulls, are freed from captivity.

Trivia

Despite sharing the same surname, he is not a relative of Thaddeus Ross.

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Promotional Images

Screenshots

External Links

Everett Ross on Marvel Cinematic Universe Wiki

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Media
'Black Panther (video/score/soundtrack) • Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (video/score/soundtrack) • Black Panther 3 • Marvel Studios: Assembled

Characters
T'Challa/Black Panther • Shuri/Black Panther • N'Jadaka/Erik Killmonger • Nakia • Okoye • Everett Ross • M'Baku • Ramonda • Ulysses Klaue • T'Chaka • N'Jobu • Ayo • Namor • Riri Williams/Ironheart • Aneka • Attuma • Valentina Allegra de Fontaine • Dora Milaje

Locations
Wakanda • Africa • Talokan

Songs
"All The Stars" • "Pray for Me" • "Lift Me Up"

See Also
Vibranium