Samuel L. Jackson is able to take his Nick Fury character to the world of Wakanda.
The veteran actor, 74, advised IndieWire that Marvel Studios has not but invited him to the “Black Panther” universe “however I’m nonetheless making an attempt to get there,” he stated.
Jackson reprises Fury within the new Disney+ sequence “Secret Invasion,” which is ready within the present-day and a part of Part 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Per the synopsis through Marvel: “Fury learns of a clandestine invasion of Earth by a faction of shapeshifting Skrulls.” He joins allies Everett Ross, Maria Hill, and the Skrull Talos in a “race towards time to thwart an imminent Skrull invasion and save humanity,” the synopsis continues.
Jackson stated, “If I had it my approach, I might’ve been in each Marvel film” since Marvel first launched Nick Fury in 2008’s “Iron Man.” He advised Those that Fury “is aware of all the things that’s happening” within the MCU.
“I’m nonetheless making an attempt to determine why I’ve by no means been to Wakanda,” Jackson added.
As Individuals stories, Jackson’s “Secret Invasion” marks the primary time he leads a Marvel storyline.
The brand new Disney+ sequence additionally consists of Ben Mendelsohn, Martin Freeman, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Charlayne Woodard, Killian Scott, Samuel Adewunmi, Dermot Mulroney, Christopher McDonald, Katie Finneran, Emilia Clarke and Don Cheadle, per Individuals.
Ali Selim directs and executive-produces “Secret Invasion,” which is the ninth tv sequence within the MCU.
“This sequence is way more darkish in tone than ones earlier. It’s laborious to know who to belief,” sequence star Cobie Smulders advised Individuals final month. She returns as Fury’s shut ally, Maria Hill.
“Now, there’s a main discovery of the Skrulls. Maria has been making an attempt to get Nick Fury again to Earth to assist with a large number of issues however when the Skrulls turn into public data, it lastly will get his consideration,” Smulders added.
“Secret Invasion” premieres June 21 on Disney+, with new episodes dropping weekly.
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