Sun Jun 24, 2007 4:57PM8 comments ›
Sun Jun 24, 2007 — by Matt Raub
Is Nick Fury Samuel L. Jackson?
Iron Man movie ... and more?
After about a week of watching what looks like another “Crispen Glover as Joker” rumor, we here at ComicMix have decided to go with the story that Samuel L. Jackson has been added to Jon Favreau’s Iron Man cast as none-other-than Nick Fury.
Aint It Cool News first broke the story on Thursday with an impenetrable source: seeing Jackson physically on the set. Again, those of us who remember the constant tug-of-war game between the truths and jokes that many alleged Internet journalists like to play with us are pretty weary about this news, because it seems TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE!
If this were the case, Jackson would evidently be portraying the Ultimate version of the character, of which he was originally modeled after. Not only is this the biggest casting news for next May’s film but for future Marvel projects as well, opening the door for a spin-off franchise – and an Avengers film, which Marvel is already discussing.
The most interesting thing about this story is how the Internet fan base seems to be torn into two camps over the news: one that is jumping for joy over the news, and the other that is up in arms, saying that it would be another “Michael Clarke Duncan as Kingpin.". So I put the question to the fans here at ComicMix: What say you, Funny-Book Fans? Comment now!
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Comments (8)
mike baron (5:09 PM on Sun Jun 24, 2007)
It all depends on the script. Jackson could be a great Fury.
Elayne Riggs (6:41 PM on Sun Jun 24, 2007)
Considering that Bryan drew Fury from photos of Jackson with the deliberate mindset that the famous comics fan would want to play the role someday, it's pretty much a foregone conclusion.
Christopher Moonlight (9:19 PM on Sun Jun 24, 2007)
Oh, you know it. I spotted that one the first time I saw the Nick in print. You know, I hate to say it but David Hasselhoff played Fury to a tea.
Glenn Hauman (9:06 PM on Sun Jun 24, 2007)
Sure-- and I'm still waiting for Sting to play John Constantine.
Jeff Cuscutis (11:31 PM on Sun Jun 24, 2007)
Wasn't the entire Ultimates team based off of of existing actors? Samuel L Jackson just happens to be the most recognizable.
Vinnie Bartilucci (9:37 AM on Mon Jun 25, 2007)
More and more comic characters are starting to look like movie stars. In Thunderbolts, Norman Osborn is now a dead ringer for Tommy Lee Jones.
Tommy Lee Jones...now THERE'S a Nick Fury.
Dwight Williams (8:11 PM on Tue Jun 26, 2007)
Not. Gonna. Worry. About it.
Man's a good actor. He likes the part. Wants the part. He'll do right by it.
chris ullrich (4:05 AM on Mon Jun 25, 2007)
if true, its an inspired bit of casting. i, for one, would love to see a nick fury movie featuring jackson -- in some ways just to get the bitter taste out of my mouth after watching "the hoff" ruin an otherwise great character. although, they list fred ward as "intalks" for the nick fury film over at imdb so you never know what might happen.