Jackson is Fury! | Movie News
It seems Marvel finally decided to stop dicking around and give Sam Jackson a proper offer to reprise his role as S.H.I.E.L.D. head Nick Fury in the upcoming IRON MAN sequel. In fact, they must have given Jackson one hell of an offer because he signed up to appear as Fury in as much as nine future Marvel films including THOR, CAPTAIN AMERICA, THE AVENGERS, something called THE SHIELD (a stand-alone Fury film perhaps?) and potential sequels. Suffice to say, we'll be seeing a hell of a lot more of Jackson as Fury. Which is pretty great since it'll just add fantastic synergy among all these films, making them all chapters in one big universe. Just like the comics! But that's only one wrong that they've righted with their upcoming slate. What they need to do now is stop dicking around with Mickey Rourke and give him a proper offer. Right? Strike back thoughts below.
Source: Variety
Extra Tidbit: Fury first appeared in "Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos" #1 in 1963.
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I understand that Nick Fury was black in the Ultimate Version, which I thought was corny then and still do. I am not being and asshole or a racist, but I think the character does not work well in the mold of Sam Jackson. I may not have the most popular opinion here, and I do not care. I think that Nick Fury should be a...
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I understand that Nick Fury was black in the Ultimate Version, which I thought was corny then and still do. I am not being and asshole or a racist, but I think the character does not work well in the mold of Sam Jackson. I may not have the most popular opinion here, and I do not care. I think that Nick Fury should be a white guy. If you disagree with me fine, but no need to call names. I was just stating my opinion, and any names you call me will not change my opinion.
I also have a problem with Sam J. in this because he play the same role in every film and this nick Fury will be nothing like it's cource material, it will just be Sam Jackson - all the cursing! (YAWN)
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I also have a problem with Sam J. in this because he play the same role in every film and this nick Fury will be nothing like it's cource material, it will just be S
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Outside of that little rant, I think this is awesome. When you get the likeness righs to someone for a comic it would make sense to get them for a movie. Besides, Mr. Jackson is the $h!t
Outside of that little rant, I think this is awesome. When you get the likeness righs to someone for a comic it would make sense to get them for a movie. Besides, Mr. Jackson is the $h!t
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Though, I like SLJ too much to complain if he's in a movie; the fact that the "Ultimate" version of him was drawn to look like him helps (though, I usually prefer the original versions of the characters.)
Though, I like SLJ too much to complain if he's in a movie; the fact that the "Ultimate" version of him was drawn to look like him helps (though, I usually prefer the original versions of the characters.)
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I'm pretty sure there's no part of the Nick Fury character that makes it necessary for him to be white, so I don't see why you care.
I'm happy that an actor as good as Jackson got cast in that role.
I'm pretty sure there's no part of the Nick Fury character that makes it necessary for him to be white, so I don't see why you care.
I'm happy that an actor as good as Jackson got cast in that role.
11:54PM on 02/25/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Is ok with this? What if we remade Good Times with a white JJ? Would that be OK?
Is ok with this? What if we remade Good Times with a white JJ? Would that be OK?
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by the way...
NINE GODDAMN MOVIES? ARE YOU KIDDING?
by the way...
NINE GODDAMN MOVIES? ARE YOU KIDDING?
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Now I await for the news that Mickey Rourke is in. But I'm wondering, won't THE EXPENDABLES filming conflict with IRON MAN 2?
Now I await for the news that Mickey Rourke is in. But I'm wondering, won't THE EXPENDABLES filming conflict with IRON MAN 2?
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However, I stand to my beef about the uselesness of crossing the comics integrity...
However, I stand to my beef about the uselesness of crossing the comics integrity over another media. First - allow me to be opinionated for a moment - I thought it didn't add anything remotely meaningful to Iron Man or Hulk 2. These (especially the former) contained unnecessary cameos and winks to the audience but nothing that made them a whole. In fact, there were more bridges between TIH and Ang Lee's Hulk than with Iron Man, which is a bit weird for a supposed "reboot". I for one thought that Stark and Fury's respective cameos were just cheap fan-service (but that's just, like, my opinion, man^^).
Besides, comics are a more centralized media where creator owned content is the exception and hired guns are the rule, while movies (at least, the ones that are worth fueling our expectations) are a collaborative effort led by a stronger driving force - namely, a director. What if a director wants to give a specific spin (say, a 1960's reboot of the FF a la The Incredibles) but Marvel passes on because "it doesn't fit into the Cinematic Marvel Universe" and negates their cameo policy? As a moviegoer, if I have to weigh between the artistically ambitious and "different" concepts, and the manufactured and patented formulas on the other hand... I prefer the stuff that doesn't belong but takes chances. Just because it works on a 24-pages a month basis doesn't mean it works on a 24 frames/second as far as I'm concerned. I can see what the appeal is, but I think it's just a smoke screen to butter up the fans. I'm no hater, just highly skeptical about the approach.
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On a side note, who would have guessed that Jackson was 60? Wow.
On a side note, who would have guessed that Jackson was 60? Wow.
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To echo many others: Jackson's finally signed on, why is anybody complaining? I mean this is like a nation holiday for Marvel fans.
To echo many others: Jackson's finally signed on, why is anybody complaining? I mean this is like a nation holiday for Marvel fans.
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Seriously, this is great news. I love Samuel L. Jackson and can't wait to see him in all of the movies that Marvel has lined up for him.
Seriously, this is great news. I love Samuel L. Jackson and can't wait to see him in all of the movies that Marvel has lined up for him.
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Besides, they'll never make NINE movies with Sam Jackson. By the time they churn out their...
Besides, they'll never make NINE movies with Sam Jackson. By the time they churn out their third Iron Man film he'll be zeroing in on his 70's. I know he doesn't look that old, but still...
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