Several cast announcements were made for the upcoming second season of Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. . Not only has Xena: Warrior Princess actress Lucy Lawless's role been revealed, but we found out who the next main baddie will be. Plus, Bobbi Morse, aka Mockinbird, may just turn up too..

Secret Warriors villain. In the comics Kraken was actually a founding member of Hydra, who was killed and replaced by Jake Fury. Who knows how the show will utilize him, but I think the Hydra connection is sure to remain intact. Also, the lovely Lucy Lawless will be playing, and Brit newcomer Nick Blood will play. Plus - though there's no casting as of yet -- it's been confirmed thatwill likley show up next season. Here are the Tweets from Mavel's own Agent M, and the teaser vid.