Marvel Entertainment has secured Samuel L. Jackson via an unprecedented nine-picture deal to reprise the character of Nick Fury in a series of films for the studio, beginning with next year's release of "Iron Man 2."
According to Variety, the actor will also suit up as Fury, agent of spy outfit S.H.I.E.L.D., in the upcoming films "Thor," "Captain America," "The Avengers" and their sequels. Also on the table is the possibility of starring in a "S.H.I.E.L.D." movie, which is in development.
Jackson made a surprise appearance as Fury at the end of the first "Iron Man," throwing die-hard fans into a tizzy and showing the first glimpse of Marvel's plan to link all their slate of movies into one filmic universe.
Jackson and Fury were expected to be part of the sequel, but as Marvel negotiated with its cast, deals proved hard to come by. Terrence Howard was replaced by Don Cheadle. Mickey Rourke still doesn't have a deal for the part of a villain despite almost two months of negotiations, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
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