Samuel L. Jackson Signs Massive 9 Movie Deal With Marvel

Actor Samuel L. Jackson now has something that most Americans don't right now - job security - after having signed to an impressive 9 picture deal with Marvel. He's reportedly signed on to play superspy Nick Fury.

The soon-to-be comic book icon first created a buzz when he made a cameo appearance at the end of Iron Man in 2008, and then confirmed his role in the movie's forthcoming sequel. His role was in jeopardy, however, after he claimed negotiations between his reps and Marvel had broken down to the current economic crisis.

Despite this, he managed to strike a deal with Marvel. He's now confirmed a recurring star in the studio's upcoming big screen comic book adaptations. It includes appearances in Iron Man 2, Captain America, The Avengers and its subsequent sequels, and possibly as the lead in a S.H.I.E.L.D movie - the fictional espionage agency the Nick Fury character heads.