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Sam Jackson Signs 9 Picture Deal With Marvel

We'll be seeing Nick Fury nine more times?!?

By Tony 'G-Man' Guerrero  |  Feb. 25, 2009

Looks like Samuel Jackson got his way, and then some.  Variety has just reported that the actor has signed a deal with Marvel to play Nick Fury in "Iron Man 2" and a whole bunch of other possible movies.
Jackson's deal is a long-term commitment to play Fury, the leader of the espionage unit the Shield. His deal contains an option to play the character in nine future Marvel superhero films, efforts that are expected to include "Captain America," "Thor," "The Avengers" and "The Shield" as well as potential sequels.

Wait, what?  "The Shield"?  Is that a movie on the making of Captain America's shield?  So what could the nine movies be?  In the quote is four (if you count whatever "The Shield" is).  We'll have Iron Man 2 and 3.  That makes six.  Another Hulk movie?  Seven.  Wasn't there talk of an Ant-Man movie?  Eight.  What's number nine?  "Power Pack"? 

Either way, this is good news.  No mention on how much money will be passing hands and whether or not a new deal was made or if Sam just took the previously offered amount.  I like Sam Jackson.  I don't think he's crucial to the role or movies but it's good to keep some things consistent.

So what could that ninth movie be...?
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76 Comments
Chaos Agenton Feb. 25, 2009 at 3:02 p.m.
and here I was hoping for Tom Cruise lol
inferiorego staff on Feb. 25, 2009 at 3:03 p.m.
G-Man said:
"

So what could that ninth movie be...?
"




Damage Control? That would be my dream...
Darkchildon Feb. 25, 2009 at 3:04 p.m.
WOOHOO
Slingeron Feb. 25, 2009 at 3:04 p.m.
G-Man said:
"What's number nine?  "Power Pack"?"
I hope so.

This all sounds like good news to me.
Black L.A.M.P.on Feb. 25, 2009 at 3:04 p.m.
It shows nick furyat the end of iron man after the credits.
The_Martianon Feb. 25, 2009 at 3:11 p.m.
Thor
Captain America
Iron Man 2
Avengers
Ant-Man
SHIELD
Iron Man 3?
Incredible Hulk 2?
Spider-Man 4?
Chaos Agenton Feb. 25, 2009 at 3:12 p.m.
spider-man is by sony so no
Kurrenton Feb. 25, 2009 at 3:12 p.m.
That is pretty good news IMO. I like how Marvel is doing it with the movies and keeping consistency
Mutant Xon Feb. 25, 2009 at 3:14 p.m.
Hellz yeah!
Meanstreakon Feb. 25, 2009 at 3:20 p.m.
Sam is about to get paid. I wonder should I send him the letter that he's my father now or wait for the money to start rolling in. lol
Mutant Xon Feb. 25, 2009 at 3:22 p.m.
Meanstreak said:
"Sam is about to get paid. I wonder should I send him the letter that he's my father now or wait for the money to start rolling in. lol"
lmao!
danhimselfon Feb. 25, 2009 at 3:39 p.m.
G-Man said:
"
Looks like Samuel Jackson got his way, and then some.  Variety has just reported that the actor has signed a deal with Marvel to play Nick Fury in "Iron Man 2" and a whole bunch of other possible movies.
Jackson's deal is a long-term commitment to play Fury, the leader of the espionage unit the Shield. His deal contains an option to play the character in nine future Marvel superhero films, efforts that are expected to include "Captain America," "Thor," "The Avengers" and "The Shield" as well as potential sequels.

Wait, what?  "The Shield"?  Is that a movie on the making of Captain America's shield?  So what could the nine movies be?  In the quote is four (if you count whatever "The Shield" is).  We'll have Iron Man 2 and 3.  That makes six.  Another Hulk movie?  Seven.  Wasn't there talk of an Ant-Man movie?  Eight.  What's number nine?  "Power Pack"? 

Either way, this is good news.  No mention on how much money will be passing hands and whether or not a new deal was made or if Sam just took the previously offered amount.  I like Sam Jackson.  I don't think he's crucial to the role or movies but it's good to keep some things consistent.

So what could that ninth movie be...?
"
maybe they mean the shield as in s.h.i.e.l.d.
Black L.A.M.P.on Feb. 25, 2009 at 3:40 p.m.

Warmachine might be in iron man2.
King Saturnon Feb. 25, 2009 at 3:43 p.m.
Damn... Samuel L. Jackson is doing it big now huh ? And wont he be a little too old to be doing some of these roles through a 9 picture deal ? I mean Sam is 60 years old now...
Chaos Agenton Feb. 25, 2009 at 3:46 p.m.
he is?
Meanstreakon Feb. 25, 2009 at 3:47 p.m.
60....damn, that ni99@ about to kick the bucket any minute now. lol
King Saturnon Feb. 25, 2009 at 4:04 p.m.
Chaos Agent said:
"he is?
"
Yes Sir... according to IMDB, Samuel L. Jackson was born on December 21, 1948. So Yeah... Sam is 60 years old
G-Man staff is online on Feb. 25, 2009 at 4:06 p.m.
danhimself said:

"maybe they mean the shield as in s.h.i.e.l.d."
Yeah, that's what I thought of after I posted it.  Making a S.H.I.E.L.D. movie would make sense.
aztek_the_lost moderator on Feb. 25, 2009 at 4:08 p.m.
G-Man said:
"danhimself said:

"maybe they mean the shield as in s.h.i.e.l.d."
Yeah, that's what I thought of after I posted it.  Making a S.H.I.E.L.D. movie would make sense.
"
and here I thought you were joking about now knowing what shield would be, I've never read any Nick Fury comics (apart from Weapon X #14) but I've always automatically linked him to SHIELD
King Saturnon Feb. 25, 2009 at 4:08 p.m.
Yes They Better Make A S.H.I.E.L.D. Movie  !  And I Hope They Burn In Hell  !  - Samuel L. Jackson

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