Fast And Fury

Ain't It Cool News is reporting that Samuel L. Jackson (pictured) is set to appear in Iron Man The site claims Jackson's role in the film is that of as another comic book superhero -Nick Fury.



It seems Jackson will film his scenes as iconic super spy over the next few days, though it's unclear exactly how big the role is in the movie. It must be said that a Nick Fury solo feature film is planned as well--with Andrew W. Marlowe tapped to write the screenplay. In fact at one point, Bruce Willis was said to be playing Fury

In related news:The New York Times reports that the financing raised by Merrill Lynch for Marvel.'s film slate includes the following clause, which would affect Fury. "If the movies are not successful, Marvel will forfeit the film rights to certain characters"

Assuming AICN is correct: Jackson would make a fine and dandy Fury. As would Willis for that matter...Either way we win....It's gonna be hard to judge how well Nick Fury will do as a film star from Iron Man He'll have to go it alone for for folks to do that properly.

As for that clause How does one qualify a success? $50 mill over budget costs in profits? I think that would be hard to predict at this stage--too many unknowns. And why would Marvel forfeit the film rights on any of their properties based on financial numbers...