Breaking Bad and Marvel Crossover That Never Happened- Samuel L Jackson Wanted to Freak Everyone Out With His Surprise Cameo

Samuel L Jackson wanted to have a small cameo in Breaking Bad, one of the most famous TV series ever made, with his Nick Fury character. While Jackson was filming an Avengers film in the state of New Mexico, he had the genius idea of a crossover, but unfortunately, the show producers did not buy it. Nevertheless, it would have been a groundbreaking cameo for both Marvel and the show.

Breaking Bad is one of the most outstanding TV series ever made. The television show delves into ethical issues, decision-making, and the results of those decisions. The lead’s change from an easygoing educator to a merciless drug boss is both stunning and convincing to watch. The show also excels because of the effect of his decisions on his loved ones.

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Samuel L Jackson, a major Breaking Bad enthusiast, once longed to make an unexpected cameo as Nick Fury in the show. He imagined an easygoing stroll, walking around Los Pollos Hermanos in the outfit, ordering chicken, and leaving. While seeing the iconic entertainer simply getting lunch would have been a great Easter Egg, the producers didn’t bite and their concerns were justifiable.

Samuel L Jackson shared during an interview with IndieWire that,

“They shot in the studio right across from us in Albuquerque. I just wanted to order a three piece and really freak people out. Then people would be going, ‘Wow, was that him?”

Introducing a larger-than-life Marvel character like Nick Fury could have disrupted the show’s gritty tone and thematic focus, feeling jarring and distracting. Additionally, scheduling across different studios for a brief cameo could have been tricky. Though the official crossover never happened, it leaves space for interesting what-ifs.

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While the cameo didn’t happen, it adds to the pop culture legend of both Breaking Bad and Samuel L Jackson. Maybe one day we’ll see a subtle nod to the uncooked idea in a future MCU project, like a SHIELD debriefing mentioning Los Pollos Hermanos’ “extra-spicy” chicken. Ultimately, the failed cameo serves as a fun reminder of the show’s cultural impact and Jackson’s playful personality.

The One-Eyed Director: Samuel L Jackson as Nick Fury

Nick Fury, depicted by Samuel L Jackson, is a pivotal person in the MCU. He fills in as the director of S.H.I.E.L.D., a secretive peacekeeping association, and plays a critical part in assembling and leading the Avengers. Fury is an experienced spy with a rough essence and a baffling past. He’s often one step ahead of the game, making things happen and making difficult choices to protect the Earth from rising dangers.

Fury’s most notable MCU appearance was in the post-credits scene of Iron Man, where he enlists Tony Stark for the Avengers Initiative. He proceeded to show up in various movies and TV shows, including Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Avengers: Age of Ultron, and Captain Marvel. In Captain Marvel, set in the 1990s, we see a younger, two-eyed Fury as an agent meeting Carol Danvers for the first time.

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Fury is a complex and puzzling figure. Fury periodically shows glimpses of humanity and empathy especially in his associations with more youthful heroes like Spider-Man. Nick Fury is a focal figure in the MCU, and his heritage as a cunning leader and enigmatic strategist keeps on captivating audiences. With his secretive past and unsure future, Fury stays perhaps the most convincing person.

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After apparently vanishing following the events of Avengers: Endgame, Fury returned in a surprise twist in the post-credits scene of Spider-Man: Far From Home. It was uncovered that he had been Skrulling himself out in space, while a Skrull specialist mimicked him on the planet. This opens up additional opportunities for Fury’s future in the MCU, with the hypothesis that he could assume a significant part in impending cosmic adventures.