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Nick Fury Will Be Around For a While

Who’s The Man? / TK

Trade News | March 3, 2009 | Comments (15)

Well, credit Marvel Studios for this: they are nothing if not determined to keep their product rolling. Samuel L. Jackson has signed to play Nick Fury in a jaw-dropping nine (9!) films. Jackson, who played Fury in a 30 second, after-the-credits cameo in the splendiferous Iron Man, was said to be Brian Michael Bendis’s inspiration for the character in Marvel’s Ultimate universe, apparently with his knowledge and permission — making this a literal perfect match.

In truth, the character of Nick Fury (in the Ultimate version, that is) was written and drawn to reflect Jackson anyway, so it shouldn’t be much of a stretch. But more importantly, this, as well as Robert Downey Jr.’s cameo in The Incredible Hulk, reflect Marvel’s interest in creating a true series of interconnected movies centered around The Avengers which, if they pull it off, will be incredibly cool. The films will include Iron Man 2, Thor, The Avengers and hopefully one based on Captain “You Think This ‘A’ Stands For France?!” America.

Geeks, get ready.


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Comments

Oh Boy Oh boy. I'm so excited.
I'll get my ball!

Posted by: Optimus Rhyme at March 3, 2009 10:37 AM

I wonder just who would be badass enough to take Sam Jackson's eye?

Posted by: krolo at March 3, 2009 10:39 AM

I wonder just who would be badass enough to take Sam Jackson's eye?

Prisco, motherfuckers.

Posted by: Sean at March 3, 2009 10:49 AM

Prisco, motherfuckers

No, remember? Pai Mei ripped it out when Samuel L. Jackson called him a miserable old fool...Oh, wait, wrong movie. Sorry! It was Prisco. Carry on.

Posted by: Jeremy Feist at March 3, 2009 10:53 AM

There's also a clause in that contract for at least one "muthafucka" per movie right? Right?!

Posted by: admin at March 3, 2009 10:54 AM

Either it was Prisco, or his eye was bitten out during filming of the future smash-hit sequel set on an Ark during a catastrophic flood: Snakes In The Rain (Only S'posed to be Two, Motherfuckers!).

Posted by: Sean at March 3, 2009 10:58 AM

Wow Sean, that was hilarious. Must be that birthday mojo.

Posted by: Snath at March 3, 2009 11:09 AM

Captain "You Think This 'A' Stands For France?!" America.

Ugh. God, that is not Cap. No. Just no.

Posted by: twig at March 3, 2009 1:12 PM

Huh...I thought the A stood for 'Allez la France!'

Zut alors, motherfuckers!

Posted by: le_figgy at March 3, 2009 1:24 PM

I'd pay to watch Samuel L Jackson read the dictionary:
"M is for Motherfucker, motherfuckers!"

Posted by: Odnon at March 3, 2009 2:30 PM

Nine goddamn films! Good, now I hope the motherfucka stops making bullshitin' movies like "Black Snake Moan."

Posted by: Pookie at March 3, 2009 2:33 PM

Aw, Twig, you don't like Ultimate Cap? I actually love their take on the character - truth be told, I'd rather have that one on film.

Posted by: TK at March 3, 2009 4:28 PM

TK, I prefer my 616 Cap who fought with the French Resistance and was so much the embodiment of goodness and heroism that he pretty much had to die, because the Marvel Universe didn't deserve him.

That being said, I am all over Ultimate Nick Fury and pretty much the entire Ultimate Spider-Man universe. Not that it matters (eat a goat dong, Ultimatium.)

Posted by: twig at March 3, 2009 6:54 PM

No, remember? Pai Mei ripped it out when Samuel L. Jackson called him a miserable old fool...Oh, wait, wrong movie.

Posted by: Jeremy Feist at March 3, 2009 10:53 AM

Samuel L. Jackson was playing the piano at the wedding. He was, however, wearing dark glasses so maybe Pai Mei ripped out both of them.

Posted by: OscarTamerz at March 3, 2009 7:46 PM

That was an awesomely nationalist line. Hooray for Mr. Rogers.

Posted by: Lucas at March 3, 2009 8:04 PM





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