"I saw ['Iron Man' and 'Iron Man 2' director] Jon Favreau at the Scream Awards and we had a conversation. He said, 'I hope things are working out for you because we're writing stuff for you.' Then all of a sudden last week I talked to my agents and manager and things aren't really working that well."

"There was a huge kind of negotiation that broke down. I don't know. Maybe I won't be Nick Fury. Maybe somebody else will be Nick Fury or maybe Nick Fury won't be in it. There seems to be an economic crisis in the Marvel Comics world so [they're saying to me], 'We're not making that deal.'"

This is almost a relief, as I've always been uncomfortable with Jackson portraying Fury. He just doesn't have the depth as an actor. Also, Terrance Howard being replaced by Don Cheadle is a BAD thing??

That is pretty much wild speculation on Mr. Jackson's part.

I say don't pay him and leave Fury out of it. Jackson is a bad fit, and paying him more will just detract from the quality of the movie. It's not like Jackson is a particularly amazing actor. The only reason to keep him is if it's worth it in terms of him bringing in a bigger crowd, which I think is unlikely.

"This is almost a relief, as I've always been uncomfortable with Jackson portraying Fury. He just doesn't have the depth as an actor. Also, Terrance Howard being replaced by Don Cheadle is a BAD thing??"

I might be bothered if it was reversed. As it is, Cheadle is a pretty huge improvement over Howard. I can't tell you what I would have given to have Tobey Maguire be replaced between Spider-Man movies.

Sam, you traitor!

Why go through the headache of paying him? Just cut him out of the movies. It's not a vital role, and Downey and Cheadle are both better actors by far anyway. Jackson would feel kinda superfluous, IMO.

The other thing is Favreau supposedly said that there's already parts written for Sam/Nick.  I totally get that actors can be changed and have mentioned James Bond before.  But nowadays movies seem to be made in trilogies.  The Bond movies don't usually lead into the next movie.  There's no firm continuity factor there.  But if Nick/Sam isn't in it, like I said, it wouldn't be a huge deal.  Maybe part of me is bitter about the Spirit (even though I still haven't been able to bring myself to see it).

Thank god.

Hotel Rwanda vs. Dead Presidents would have been a better match-up (but not by much).

While the whole Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury thing is interesting, I'd honestly wish they'd use the regular Marvel Universe Nick Fury, if he's to show up in Iron Man 2 and/or the Avengers.  Not a slam against Jackson.   Like whatshisname as Kingpin; didn't like that one.  Not about race, so anyone who thinks that can kiss my butt.  It's about staying to the comic as close as possible.  It's why I haven't been too fond of the Spider-man cartoons, er, I mean Spider-man movies, but I digress.   I had the same thoughts you did, G,  it won't matter much to me whether or not Jackson portrays Fury.  I say, "meh".  Regarding Howard and Cheadle, yeah, I am still non-plussed about that whole deal.  There have been different stories from various sides, but again, switching out actors on the same role does interrupt the continuity factor for me.  I can accept it, but I don't like it.  Cheadle as Rhodey; I STILL can't see it but maybe he will do it justice. 

blah.

didn't like Iron Man at all, didn't bother for the end cameo.  I really don't like Jackson all that much, and frankly have become quite sick of seeing his face everywhere.  I couldn't get into the Ultimate comics and I really don't like seeing "ultimate" material floating its way into tv/games/movies.  The bitter bastard in me wants Jackson to not get the part, but I also don't care if he's in any future Marvel movies because, to be completely honest, they haven't been very good.

I enjoyed Raimi's spiderman films when I was younger, but now I can't seem to find that level of satisfaction when I watch them.  Didn't like the X films, Daredevil or Ghost Rider films....The first hulk was terrible and the second was just ok.  The punisher films.....well, you get the drift.

iron man was the most overrated hero movie, ever.

"This is almost a relief, as I've always been uncomfortable with Jackson portraying Fury. He just doesn't have the depth as an actor. Also, Terrance Howard being replaced by Don Cheadle is a BAD thing??"

"I think Samuel L. Jackson has a lot of acting ability. He has had some great performances Black Snake Moan for example."

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


HE IS PERFECT FOR THE FREAKING ROLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!

                                  {RANDOMLY SHOOTS A MACHINE GUN!!!!!!!!!}

DAMN IT!!!!!!!!  HE IS NICK FREAKING FURY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Marvel better fix itt or I'll sue them! :P

"But would that really be a problem if his role is limited in the film ?"

Okay, so I'm not a huge fan of him but he is needed for the Iron Man sequel.. his character is crucial to the story line.. idk

"Well, Fury could have been using some sort of image transducer to make him look like Sam Jackson in Iron Man. It's not like he hasn't done that in the comics before."

Sam Jackson I think would be willing to do it whatever the money is and I think he's dedicated enough.

jackson will do anything as long as the moneys right but theyre also gonna have to pay a whole lot of other notable celebrities like downey jr. and whoever else is gonna be in it.

sam jackson would very well do anything for money cause thats what sellouts do, he also is terible and im not intimadated  by him in the least. He doesnt carry himself like a bad a$$ he just yells and curses n people call him one. maybe Erik King (dexter) because if they stick with the black fury that guy at least looks like he could beat your a$$. and terrance howerd is over rated and cheadle is better.