Nick fury s character has given us one of the biggest differences between the films and comic books, and were a little shaken up by it. Jackson, has been a staple of the marvel cinematic universe since the end credits tag of iron man in 2008. Jackson opened up to fans in an interview with the av club. Marvel boss kevin feige confirmed at comic con what we already knew. Jackson reveals how he got involved in marvel movies. General nicholas joseph fury is a fictional character appearing in comic books published by marvel comics ultimate marvel section as a different version of nick fury. Jackson was not asked permission for his likeness, but a deal was hashed out where he agreed to let them use it on the condition that he get to play the part if any movies involving the character were. Samuel l jackson still wants to dig deeper into nick fury. His creation is due in large part to the immense popularity of the marvel cinematic universes portrayal of nick fury, by samuel l. 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 marvel, avengers. In 2000, marvel launched the ultimate marvel universe with reimagined versions of its characters, and for nick furys redesign they decided to model him on samuel l. The character was first portrayed in live action by david hasselhoff in the 1998 television movie nick fury. Jackson debuted as nick fury in an iconic postcredits sequence in 2008s iron man, with the actor appearing in seven subsequent.
Jackson portrayed nick fury in the 2008 blockbuster. However, his continued involvement with the marvel cinematic universe may cost the studio a bit more this time around. Ultimates nick fury based on samuel l jackson first appeared in ultimate marvel teamup in 2001 seven years later samuel l jacksons appears on screen as nick fury in a post credits scene in iron man. Nick fury by john cassaday comic book artists, comic book characters, comic.
Jackson is an american actor, director and film producer. Jackson, the brain of the avengers initiative has never failed to bring humor and wit to the team, especially at times when everyone needs a pep talk. 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. Jackson has a glorious backstory to becoming nick fury. Nick fury was created by stan lee and jack kirby as a wwii character for the war comic book sgt. Samuel ls nick fury was well received so naturally they translated that back over to the comics. The 10 shadiest things that nick fury has ever done in marvel comics. Nick fury 29 idk his age leader of shield can use all weapons his a scientist and tech expert a great leader he will always be there for you he.
Jackson is coming back as nick fury but hell have two eyes. Samuel l jackson wants to keep playing nick fury in mcu cbr. Jackson s nick fury, who helped first assemble earths mightiest heroes, could reappear in avengers. Knight shyamalans glass, but hell be back on the big screen as nick fury in the upcoming captain marvel and maybe even avengers. Ultimate fury was an american soldier who got volunteered for operation. Nick fury captain marvel call explained by prelude comic.
Youve been to space, fury says, rebuffing spidermans tom holland claims that a mission. In 1965, lee and kirby updated the character and put him in the present, as the head of s. Samuel l jackson still wants to dig deeper into nick fury s past. With jackson s permission, his likeness was used for the ultimate version of the marvel comics character nick fury. And on tomorrow nights jonathan ross show recorded last night, ross had samuel l jackson and brie larson on as guests, and the ultimates comic book. I go, i didnt give anybody my permission to use my image in a comic book.
Jackson portrays the character in the marvel cinematic universe, first appearing in iron man 2008. When it comes to connecting the dots, no one has helped interweave the blockbusting franchise more so than nick fury. In 2009, the collective total of all boxoffice receipts for films that jackson has starred in including minor roles and cameos is the highest of any onscreen actor. I mean ultimate nick fury is written as samuel l jackson with an eye patch and seeing him on screen samuel l jackson is just being samuel l jackson not samuel l jackson as nick fury. Jackson s nick fury finally gets an origin story of his own in captain marvel. Jacksons reign in hollywood, a version of the character based on jackson predates his inclusion in the mcu by around five years. Infinity war, fury is in the process of saying the word motherfucker, which samuel l. Nick fury appears in several marvel series set in alternate universes, as well as multiple animated films, television shows, and video games based on the comics. Sam jackson might not be nick fury nick fury comic vine. Ultimates nick fury based on samuel l jackson first appeared in ultimate. In a feature looking at stories from back when comic books werent political at all, csbg sees nick fury and the howling commandos calling out bigotry samuel l. When bryan hitch met samuel l jackson, the man he made. A comic book homage got him his role as nick fury in an odd turn of events, samuel l.
Jackson didnt really have to do much to land the role as nick fury. Fury in 1963 and first appeared in the first issue of that comic. It may seem ironic but hes got eyes on everything and his omnipresence makes him one of the. The first time i saw nick fury was in the comic books, at golden apple comics. Jackson was given the nick fury role as an apology for marvel using his likeness without permission in a 2002 comic book. Jackson is game for reprising his role as nick fury in. Jackson s original ninepicture contract with marvel studios, but the 70yearold actor isnt ready to leave behind the role of nick fury. Get the best deals on nick fury marvel modern age avengers comics when you shop the largest online selection at. How nick fury ended up looking like and being played by.
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. Captain marvel will act as an origin story for both carol danvers brie larson and green s. General nicholas joseph fury is a fictional character appearing in comic books published by. Jackson s nick fury, with his last appearance being in 2015s avengers. Jackson appeared on the tonight show starring jimmy fallon and explained how he became nick fury. Jackson s portrayal as nick fury has become an integral part of the entire marvel cinematic universe. Captain marvel also serves as a nick fury origin story. It all started in 2002, when nick fury appeared in marvel comic the ultimates, and writer mark millar created furys image in jacksons likeness. Jackson, nick fury is set to make another appearance on. Comic book writer mark millar is the one responsible for turning s. How nick fury lost his eye in the mcu has finally been revealed in captain marvel, but it was quite different to the comics. While the original nick fury comic book character is obviously far older than samuel l. The reason ultimate nick fury was written as samuel l. Jackson s character nick fury has been an integral part of the marvel cinematic universe, and its hard to imagine anyone other than jackson playing the comic book.
The following contains spoilers for captain marvel nick fury, as played by samuel l. 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. Glass is sitting in a wheelchair beneath three framed comic book covers. Jackson made to captain marvel brie larson in the end credits of avengers. Nicholas joseph fury served in world war ii as the leader of the. Jackson s appearance in one eight seven was used at the primary reference for nick fury s appearance in captain marvel. So this is how samuel l jackson s nick fury lost his. Jackson on a nick fury solo film and race change we all know by now that samuel l.
There is plenty of thread tying together the marvel cinematic universe, but some ties are bigger than others. As pointed out by film, two crew members associated with jackson. Jackson says hes willing to continue playing nick fury. Infinity war was a doozy of a scene that mostly served to hype up. Marvel studios latest avengers movie, captain marvel, shows us a young version of 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 the character is white. Jackson heads back to agents of shield for season finale. Jackson recently expressed his eagerness to lean more about his.
Ever since he broke into tony starks robert downey jr. Why the mcu is legally obligated to include samuel l. Fans have had to wait a long three years between sightings of samuel l. He elaborated on fury s role in the marvel cinematic universe as well as hinted at what we might expect in the upcoming captain marvel film. Movies can introduce new comic book readers to the fold.
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