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"Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." Cast Endures Foul Sewer Water Stunt
16 Nov, 2025
Summary
- "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." cast used reclaimed sewer water for fake snow
- The water "smelled like poop" during a sweltering day of filming
- Series forged its own path after being thrown off course by "Captain America: The Winter Soldier"
In 2025, the cast of the Marvel TV series "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." shared a behind-the-scenes story from the show's production. During the filming of the episode "Providence" in 2014, the crew had to use reclaimed sewer water to create the wintery fluff seen on screen. Chloe Bennet, who played Daisy Johnson, described the foul-smelling substance as "poop water" that they had to endure on a sweltering day of shooting.
Despite this unpleasant experience, "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." went on to have a successful seven-season run, forging its own path after being thrown off course by the events of "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" in 2014. The series initially positioned the S.H.I.E.L.D. team as a cleanup crew for the Avengers, but as the Marvel Cinematic Universe evolved, the show was able to explore the deeper, more entrenched treachery of HYDRA in unique ways. By the time "Avengers: Age of Ultron" was released, the Avengers had become adept at handling HYDRA on their own, allowing "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." to further develop its own narrative.
