Samuel l jackson was supposedly the original basis of the character nick fury. Well, his comic book counterpart has been known to use tech to change. Jackson was reprising his role as avengers architect and recruiter nick fury in disneymarvels captain marvel. It has many crosswords divided into different worlds and groups. Jackson as nick fury thing is interesting, id honestly wish theyd use the regular marvel universe nick fury, if hes to show up in iron man 2 andor the avengers.
As millar told thr, he had no idea that jackson was a comic book fan, and after seeing his likeness alongside these marvel heroes, the actor. Nick fury was created by stan lee and jack kirby as a wwii character for the war comic book sgt. Til that in 2002, a marvel comics writer based an alternate version of nick fury on samuel l jackson, using his image without permission. Jackson during a new interview revealed that which member from the team of earths mightiest heroes happens to be his favorite.
David hasselhoff pretty sure his nick fury was better than. General nicholas joseph fury is a fictional character appearing in comic books published by. Jackson has taken to his instagram account to point out. Jackson informed marvel that he was more than happy to overlook them. Jackson debuted as nick fury in an iconic postcredits sequence in 2008s iron man, with the actor appearing in seven subsequent films, in addition to upcoming appearances in captain. Samuel l jackson wants to keep playing nick fury in mcu cbr. Jackson during the middle of the coronavirus pandemic to ask a few questions for a new video series. Jackson told mtv he wants to star in a superhero film, nick fury in particular. The ultimates comic book and animated dvds drew on jackson for inspiration for. Now nick fury, like every other character in the mcu, is more famous than ever. Fury in 1963 and first appeared in the first issue of that comic. The 10 shadiest things that nick fury has ever done in marvel comics caleb bailey sep 2, 2019. I spoke with jackson about playing a younger nick fury and how one comic. Jacksons nick fury may have started the avengers initiative back in 2008, in the iron man postcredits scene, but his mindset for saving the world came along a couple of decades earlier.
Sam jacksons favorite comic isnt a marvel title cbr. Jackson discovered this and nearly took legal action. Jackson portrays the character in the marvel cinematic universe, first appearing in iron man 2008. Jackson reveals some surprising details about nick furys role.
Nick fury s eyepatch is due to receiving an injury to his left eye from a grenade during world war ii. Captain marvel concept art shows nick fury with samuel l. Jackson isnt happy about nick furys exclusion from. You recently get super powers and you become a badass crime fighter. Keep in mind affleck is batman and sam jackson is nick fury. Jackson isnt happy about nick furys exclusion from captain america. In the next month or so, i have to do one day on thor, and i. Jackson, his line deliveries are impeccable and his quotes unforgettable. Directed by darren lynn bousman, spiral follows the aftermath of a sadistic mastermind who unleashes a twisted form of justice in the terrifying new chapter from the book of saw. Samuel l jackson happy to keep playing nick fury cbr. No, nick fury and mace windu arent the same person, avengers. Jackson didnt really have to do much to land the role as nick fury.
The nick fury of the ultimates was designed after samuel jackson s likeness. I spoke with jackson about playing a younger nick fury and how one comic book panel in the ultimates changed his career. Sam jackson might not be nick fury nick fury comic vine. But jackson didnt know about that postcredits scene till way late either, as they tapped him for it while he was on the set of 2019s captain marvel. Jackson revealed news of the appearances while on late night with jimmy fallon, the video for which you can check out below. Interviews with the other cast members on my youtube. Jackson has been with the marvel cinematic universe longer. Jackson will be playing a twoeyed nick fury in the upcoming captain marvel and talks here about how he found out about his mcu return you. Jackson, who is a comic fan himself, has a loving history with this. Veronica roths chosen ones book tour is going virtualand shes.
Nicky fury has been at the center of the marvel cinematic universe since the beginning, with samuel l. Jackson has shed some light on what we should expect to see from nick fury in captain marvel, dropped some surprising hints about a very different take on the s. Nick fury, because hes me, jackson joked to the hollywood reporter before giving the more serious answer of actually, black widow. Not only has jackson played the character in five different mcu films over the past five years, the ultimate version of the character was. As revealed in captain marvel, he got the idea for the program during his adventures with carol danvers.
Samuel l jackson reveals his favorite avengers member. But its also going to reintroduce comic book fans to a younger version of jacksons fury a. They have got the right man to play nick fury in the iron man movie but i wanted to be the original nick fury, not the ultimate one. Recently, jackson sat down for an interview with mtv during a promotional tour for kong. The former director of shield has been a main fixture in the franchise since 2008s iron man where he reached out to tony stark about the avengers initiative. Jackson reveals his favorite member of the avengers. Yesterday, comic creator jason latour tweeted an interview in which jackson reveals that southern bastards is currently his favorite comic. Jackson has become synonymous with the marvel cinematic universes nick fury but his interest in comics isnt limited to marvel. Jackson reveal his favorite avenger animated times. In fact, as a result of the general public knowing samuel l. Find out comic book character played by samuel l jackson answers. Along with that info drop came word that nick fury samuel l. It was there that the star was asked if he was excited to play nick fury again in infinity war.
Jackson is a major part of the marvel cinematic universe, so it makes sense that the nick fury actor has a favorite avenger. Jackson isnt too happy about these posters the mary. Marvel offered to cast him as fury if the character was ever in a movie. Samuel l jackson happy to keep playing nick fury if the moneys. Captain marvel was reintroduced to comic book readers in. Nicholas joseph fury served in world war ii as the leader of the howling commandos. It all started in 2002, when nick fury appeared in marvel comic the ultimates, and writer mark millar created fury s image in jacksons likeness. As far as jackson s mcu efforts, last we saw nick fury he was getting turned to thanos dust, just after placing a hightech distress call. Codycross is a famous newly released game which is developed by fanatee. Endgame prepares to send off some of marvels key players, perhaps its time to utilize its. By now, we should know what eye nick fury wears his eye patch on.
Jackson has the most lucrative deal of any actor in the marvel. Rumors began popping up on the fanboy sites over the independence day holiday that samuel l. Sammy j tells me why he decided to play nick fury, who his favorite comic book character is but will he bring the eyepatch back. Jackson has shed some light on what we should expect to see from nick.
The character was first portrayed in live action by david hasselhoff in the 1998 television movie nick fury. Sam jackson reveals which avenger is his favorite cbr. Jackson was nick fury before he knew he was nick fury. Jacksons original ninepicture contract with marvel studios, but the 70yearold actor isnt ready to leave behind the role of nick fury. Jackson as fury, this journey has now gone full circle. Brash detective ezekiel zeke banks, played chris rock, works in the shadow of an esteemed police veteran, played by samuel l. Knight shyamalans glass, but hell be back on the big screen as nick fury in the upcoming captain marvel and maybe even avengers. I still buy comic books, so i go to this store in l. Batman and nick fury come to you seperately and offer you a spot on the avengersjustice league. Jackson has revealed which of the avengers is his personal favorite. He later became an agent, and eventually director, of s.
Endgame directors confirm marvel gwyneth paltrow apparently forgot samuel l. Jackson plays an amazing nick fury in the marvel cinematic universe films, but a newcomer to comics might be confused about why the original comic book version of. How nick fury ended up looking like and being played by. He has a substantial presence in all the ultimate marvel comics, appearing first in ultimate marvel teamup and ultimate xmen and later reappearing regularly in ultimate spiderman and finally securing a regular, recurring role. Each world has more than 20 groups with 5 puzzles each. One of the big announcements to come during a jampacked marvel studios panel at this past san diego comic con was the news that brie larsons captain marvel movie due in theaters on march 8, 2019 was going to take place in the early 90s, prior to the events of the first iron man movie.
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