Of all the actors to appear in Captain America: Civil War, Martin Freeman's role still remains a mystery. And we are wondering why. If he will indeed play a small character, why is the studio trying so hard (and succeeding, for the matter) to keep his movie identity a secret? If he will portray a recurring role, which will have a major impact in the MCU, what role could that be?

Well, let's take a look at what we knew until now and the new information Martin Freeman himself has just provided.

Martin Freeman's character "“ teased during Age of Ultron?

The day the news broke that Martin Freeman was cast in Captain America: Civil War also marked the first rumor that appeared about his character. In this way, the rumor is based on a certain scene from Avengers: Age of Ultron and on nothing else than Martin Freeman's nationality.

So when Ulysses Klaue is first introduced in the second Avengers movie, we see him talking with a potential buyer. The scene is swiftly ended by the arrival of the twins. However, we do find out that he talked with a minister, presumably a British one.

Connecting the dots, the rumor said that Martin Freeman will be that shade British government official, interested in what Klaue had to offer. And that is his supply of vibranium. However, one shouldn't have counted the minister as being an evil-doers.

Check out on the next page why!