In a fascinating exchange of wisdom between Hollywood legends, Samuel L. Jackson shared a valuable piece of advice he received from Bruce Willis while filming the 1994 action blockbuster, Die Hard With a Vengeance. Willis imparted a strategy for career longevity, suggesting that Jackson should aim to find a character that fans would always welcome back, even if other projects didn't succeed financially. Willis used examples from their peers, noting that Arnold Schwarzenegger had the Terminator, Sylvester Stallone had Rocky and Rambo, and he himself had John McClane. Jackson realized the significance of this advice when he landed the role of Nick Fury, securing a nine-picture deal with Marvel.
Jackson's journey as Nick Fury began with a cameo in the post-credits scene of 2008's Iron Man. He fully embraced the role in 2010's Iron Man 2 and has since reprised it in 10 films, three TV series, and two video games. His most recent appearances include the 2023 film The Marvels, the series Secret Invasion, and a voice role in the Season 2 finale of the animated series Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur.
Reflecting on his Marvel contract, Jackson humorously expressed concerns about completing his nine-film commitment before his time ran out. In a September 2024 interview with GQ, he recounted his initial reaction to the offer from Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige, questioning how long he would need to live to fulfill the deal. Unaware of the rapid pace of Marvel's production schedule, Jackson was surprised to find himself quickly working through his contract, but ultimately, it all worked out in his favor.
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