Kevin Pennington Is Confirmed For "The Avengers"

Kevin Pennington, who was and still kinda is rumored to play The Human Torch in Fox's upcoming possible 2012 reboot of the "Fantastic Four", is now confirmed and has signed onto play S.H.I.E.L.D Agent Wendell Vaughn aka Quasar.
Also, Cobie Smulders is confirmed for the role of S.H.I.E.L.D Agent Maria Hill.

UPDATE: Both cast members have signed onto the "S.H.I.E.L.D" spin-off film and it's sequels and "Avenger" sequels too.