in 2012, she appeared in "the avengers" (also directed by whedon) as a waitress who is saved by captain america (chris evans). she was intended to appear in future captain america films as his newest love interest (as implied in a brief scene in the film), but that plan was shelved and instead actress emily vancamp's sharon carter character became involved with captain america. although her role was minor, the blu-ray edition of "the avengers" contains some deleted scenes that expand her role in the movie and further her interactions with captain america.