Derek Luke Reprising Howling Commando Gabe Jones In Avengers

Variety recently did a story on Derek Luke and revealed he will be seen in Avengers. Luke plays founding member of The Howling Commandos Gabe Jones in Captain America during the WWII scenes. The question is how is he going to be shown in the film? The article doesn't speak on that aspect but there are few ways he could return.

First, it could be a flash back to previous experiences/adventures of Cap with the Howlers. Second, it might involve the infinity formula which was given to a dying Nick Fury during WWII which slowed down his aging. This formula also affected the Howling Commandos (Jones, Dum Dum Dugan) as it made it's way into their bodies as well from close contact. Previously there had been talk of a Howling Commandos spin-off and if they introduce the infinity formula they could push forward with more of their adventures throughout American conflicts (Korea, Vietnam, Cold War).

Derek Luke Playing A Howling Commando In Captain America?

BigShinyRobot is claiming they've seen the Captain America poster which features Derek Luke. The actor has never been mentioned as being apart of the cast so it seems like a bit of reveal. CHUD talked to director Kevin Feige who confirmed to them that Gabe Jones would be in the film.

Gabe is a member of The Howling Commandos and would eventually be an important part of SHIELD. Other Howlers such as Dum Dum Dugan (Neal McDonough) and Union Jack/Pinkerton (JJ Feild) have been confirmed. It's also possible the role could be Isiah Bradley or even Sam Wilson (Falcon). I guess we'll know for sure if this is true as it's likely the group will be shown in the trailer.