Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment Writer SPOILER ALERT: This story discusses plot developments in Episode 2 of Marvel Studios’ “Secret Invasion,” currently streaming on Disney+. Samuel L. Jackson has played the super spy Nick Fury in 11 movies for Marvel Studios. Sometimes, he’s appeared in only a brief cameo; other times, he’s been the second or third lead in a movie with “Captain” in the title. In every appearance, Jackson exudes preternatural calm and cunning as one of the most formidable, non-superpowered humans in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But it wasn’t until the actor’s first foray as the lead in an MCU project — the Disney+ series “Secret Invasion” — that Marvel has really addressed the fact that Nick Fury is also a Black man who grew up in America.
Samuel L. Jackson Excels in ‘Secret Invasion,’ Marvel’s Potent New Series: TV Review
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Daniel D'Addario Chief TV Critic Samuel L. Jackson has been perhaps uniquely enriched by the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Headliners like Chris Evans and Scarlett Johansson may come and go, but, as the indefatigable Avengers ringmaster Nick Fury, he sticks around, bringing both his talent at a certain portent and the star persona that preceded him into the role to bear. His performance is a backbeat across the franchise, but it’s, to this point, never emerged into the spotlight. Which is among the elements that may make “Secret Invasion,” Disney+’s new Marvel series, particularly potent for fans. That Jackson excels when given the chance to lead a project comes as no meaningful surprise: He’s Samuel L. Jackson. But, in the show’s first two episodes, he’s a part of a show that makes a case for itself as, specifically, television, which is a fairly welcome surprise for a brand that’s had mixed results in this arena.
Here, Jackson’s Fury grows enmeshed in a drama involving the Skrulls (an alien race who emerged in the 2019 film “Captain Marvel”) attempting to take Earth by, first, subversively impersonating human beings. Aided by a Skrull who’s a friend to humanity (Ben Mendelsohn), Fury attempts to hold together a cause that seems impossible, one in which the villains look just like us. Typical caveats apply: Viewers who missed the Brie Larson-led “Captain Marvel” will find themselves on Wikipedia playing catch-up, although the show does its best to situate viewers. And, as in the past, the visual spectacle that helps Marvel earn its name seems reserved for the silver screen. But there are, in the two episodes (of a six-episode season) furnished to critics, moments of sparky energy that distinguish this show from the
'Secret Invasion' Episode 2 Sneak Peek: Gravik Meets With World Leaders (Exclusive)
which premieres Wednesday.In ET's first look at the Marvel series' new episode, Skrull leader Gravik (Kingsley Ben-Adir) heads up a shady backroom meeting with a roundtable of world leaders. «I see you, all dressed up in the man's finery, drinking the man's wine, playing the man's game, using the man's fork and knife,» he observes cooly, hinting that the assembled leaders may also be Skrulls in disguise.«Better to behave as a human than as a dog,» one fires back.«I quite like dogs. In fact, I prefer 'em,» Gravik replies. «Dogs aren't hypocrites.
Emilia Clarke “almost ran over” Samuel L. Jackson in a car on ‘Secret Invasion’
Game of Thrones actor Emilia Clarke has said she “almost ran over” her Secret Invasion co-star Samuel L. Jackson while filming the new Marvel show.The show – which premiered on Disney+ last week – sees Clarke play the character of G’iah while Jackson reprises his role as Nick Fury. Ben Mendelsohn also appears in the show, reprising his Captain Marvel role as the alien Talos.In a new interview with Yahoo Entertainment, Clarke recalled the on-set near-miss.She explained: “They put me in a Lada, which is like a very old Russian car…And I got in and I was like, ‘Hey, what’s with the six [shift knobs] up in here? Which one am I using? Why does it have 10 pedals?’“It’s [like] a tractor…I know how to drive.
Emilia Clarke Nearly Ran Samuel L. Jackson Over While Filming 'Secret Invasion' - Here's How He Reacted
Emilia Clarke is making her debut within the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the newly released Secret Invasion on Disney+, and she’s opening up about a near-miss that took place while filming the show.
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Cobie Smulders Talks Maria Hill's [SPOILER] in 'Marvel's Secret Invasion'
Cobie Smulders is opening up about Maria Hill’s fate following the first episode of Marvel’s Secret Invasion.
‘Secret Invasion’ Star Cobie Smulders on That Shocking Ending and Maria Hill’s Future
Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment Writer SPOILER ALERT: This story discusses major plot developments in the series premiere of Marvel Studios’ “Secret Invasion,” currently streaming on Disney+. Since her first appearance as Maria Hill in 2012’s “The Avengers,” Cobie Smulders has popped into the Marvel Cinematic Universe roughly half-dozen times, racing into danger and cheating death as the hyper-competent lieutenant to Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson), most recently in 2019’s “Spider-Man: Far From Home.” So when Marvel started planning the Disney+ series “Secret Invasion” — about how the shape-shifting Skrulls from the 2019’s prequel film “Captain Marvel” have turned against Fury and started infiltrating all levels of human society — it made perfect sense for Maria to show up, too.
Dermot Mulroney “Symbolically” Walks Off ‘The View’ In Solidarity With Striking Writers, Plugs New Series First
Actor Dermot Mulroney, promoting his new Disney+ Marvel series Secret Invasion, walked off the set of ABC’s The View in an episode airing today, expressing his support for striking WGA writers.
Samuel L. Jackson Reflects on Security Measures Marvel Takes to Avoid Spoilers, Recalls How They Handled a Stolen Script
Based on Samuel L. Jackson‘s stories, Marvel really is one of the most secure organizations on the planet.
Marvel’s ‘Secret Invasion’ May Have Just Killed Off 1 Of the Franchise’s Longest-Appearing Characters
Warning: This story contains spoilers about the plot of Secret Invasion season 1.
‘Secret Invasion’ AI-Generated Opening Credits Sequence Draws Backlash
The latest Marvel series is drawing some unexpected controversy.
‘Dudes Who Hate Strong Women’: Samuel L. Jackson Stands Up For ‘Captain Marvel’ Costar Brie Larson Amid Online Bullying
Samuel L. Jackson has no tolerance for online trolls attacking his Marvel costar and friend, Brie Larson.
‘Secret Invasion’ Director On Gravik’s Grievances Toward Nick Fury & Ensuring Kingsley Ben-Adir’s Villain Was “Never Just A Bomb Wielding Terrorist”
SPOILER ALERT! This post contains details from the first episode of the Disney+ series Secret Invasion.
Marvel Used AI to Create ‘Secret Invasion’ Opening Credits, EP Says It Fits the ‘Shape-Shifting’ Plot
Zack Sharf Digital News Director Marvel’s “Secret Invasion” is causing a stir on social media after one of the series’ executive producers, Ali Selim, confirmed to Polygon that artificial intelligence was used to create the series’ opening credits sequence. Selim explained the decision to use AI felt right given the plot of “Secret Invasion,” which follows Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) as he uncovers shape-shifting Skrulls who have gained positions of power across the Earth by appearing as human world leaders. The opening credits, designed by Method Studios, is a montage of moving paintings that depict the Skrulls’ invasion of Earth. “When we reached out to the AI vendors, that was part of it — it just came right out of the shape-shifting, Skrull world identity, you know? Who did this? Who is this?” Selim said, while also admitting he doesn’t “really understand” how AI works.
Samuel L. Jackson Says Julia Louis-Dreyfus Taunted Him at the Oscars About Her New MCU Character: ‘We’re Gonna Fight!’ (Video)
on hold amid the ongoing writers strike).It’s hard not to compare her to Jackson’s Nick Fury, who was also introduced in the MCU across a slew of projects, gathering a team. It’s even harder not to suspect that Val might show up again in Jackson’s new Disney+ series, “Secret Invasion.” But he won’t say anything about that possibility — in fact, he’s not ready to talk about Val at all yet.
Kingsley Ben-Adir Talks ‘Trying To Stay Away’ From Making His ‘Secret Invasion’ Villain Cool
This new Marvel villain is complicated.
Emilia Clarke Says Being On ‘Secret Invasion’ Set Triggered Her Imposter Syndrome: ‘It’s A Privilege To Be The S**ttest Actor In The Cast’
Emilia Clarke’s imposter syndrome was running rife on the set of “Secret Invasion”.
Samuel L. Jackson Says It’s ‘Wonderful’ Getting to Show New Sides Of Nick Fury In ‘Secret Invasion’: ‘The Blip Damaged Him’
Samuel L. Jackson is happy to be back.
Ryan Reynolds confirms arrival of fourth child as he announces new series
Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds has confirmed his wife Blake Lively has given birth to their fourth child. The actor, 46, who married Gossip Girl actress Lively in 2012, also announced his new series Bedtime Stories With Ryan on Thursday.
‘Secret Invasion’ Cast & Creators On Why Audiences Might Doubt Nick Fury In Marvel’s Espionage Thriller
Expect to see a different side of Samuel L. Jackson’s Nick Fury in Secret Invasion.
Scarlett Johansson Marvels at Her Son Cosmo's Vocabulary Skills: 'He's Very Verbose' (Exclusive)
Scarlett Johansson shared an adorable update about her 1-year-old son Cosmo's educational development! ET spoke with the actress on Tuesday during the New York premiere of at the Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center, where she gushed over her son with husband Colin Jost. «My son is very talkative,» Johansson said. Johansson and Jost — who wed in 2020 -- announced the arrival of their son in August 2021.The star shared an example of her son's expanding vocabulary, saying, «He's not yet two, but he did tell me the other day that his clothing was all wet.