“It’s cold, it’s humourless”: Marvel Star Samuel L Jackson Suffers Major Blow Ahead of His MCU’s Show ‘Secret Invasion’

"It's cold, it's humourless": Marvel Star Samuel L Jackson Suffers Major Blow Ahead of His MCU's Show 'Secret Invasion'
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Samuel L Jackson is one of the extraordinary talents in Hollywood. He has done many iconic roles and has successfully made a name for himself internationally. A genius actor, his approach to films is characterized by extreme dedication and deep thought. Jackson is one of the most significant entertainers in the American film industry. It is no wonder that big banner projects and billion-dollar franchises want him to star in their projects.

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Marvel’s upcoming six-part series Secret Invasion has been a long-awaited project, and his comeback to the MCU has made it an even more exciting prospect. However, the show has received low ratings on Rotten Tomatoes following its first screening, which may have dampened the mood of its fans quite a bit. Nevertheless, fans of the franchise and the veteran star are confident that the project would be one of the most enjoyable and entertaining in recent history.

Samuel L Jackson Reprise His Nick Fury Role For Upcoming Disney+’s Secret Invasion

Samuel L Jackson as Nick Fury
Samuel L Jackson as Nick Fury

Samuel L Jackson is perhaps one of the most respected and talented actors in the entertainment industry who has done dozens of fantastic films in his storied career. The actor has left an indelible mark on modern American cinema with his incredible acting genius. The veteran superstar is said to be one of the highest-grossing action stars in Hollywood.

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 His dedication and willpower to perform even the most complex roles effectively and effortlessly is inspiring. The True Romance movie star is a rare talent and a bold performer who has successfully cemented his career and become one of the most respected actors in the industry today. 

Samuel L Jackson is making headlines for his upcoming highly anticipated Marvel Studios’ Disney+ series Secret Invasion, in which he is reprising his iconic role of Nick Fury, the fearless super-spy. The latest MCU show created by Kyle Bradstreet promises to be a star-studded affair; yet, following the first official screening, it received lower ratings than other Marvel shows.

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Samuel L Jackson-Led Disney+’s Secret Invasion Series Has Received Low Ratings

Samuel L Jackson with his Oscar
Samuel L Jackson

The six-episode adventurous series, led by the legendary actor Samuel L. Jackson, has received low ratings on Rotten Tomatoes, with a score of 67%, stemming from 33 reviews and before this, the lowest-rated Marvel show on Disney+ was 2022’s American television miniseries She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. Read how fans are reacting to the news.

Also Read: Samuel L Jackson Admits He Hates One Thing About His MCU Role ‘Nick Fury’

While critics have penned their opinions on the show, a user wrote on Twitter,

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“That still doesn’t deter me from watching it. I don’t even know how critics can make a judgment about a show without even viewing all six episodes.”

A fan claimed, “Rigged, I bet this series is awesome fans need to give it a chance; I trust Marvel Studios, not the #Skrulls,” while another one wrote, “We sat through she-hulk and Ms marvel, we will watch this LOL.”

Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury in Secret Invasion
Samuel L Jackson as Nick Fury in Secret Invasion

The Jungle Fever actor recently spoke about his role at the premiere of his new Disney+ series, Secret Invasion. Talking about his iconic super-spy role, he said

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“I don’t know, it’s kind of up and down for me in an interesting sort of way. Because, if I had it my way, I would’ve been in every Marvel movie, ’cause I mean; he is Nick Fury, he knows everything that’s going on. I’m still trying to figure out why I’ve never been to Wakanda,” the actor added, “Feels like I’ve been playing him forever.”

Alongside Samuel L JacksonSecret Invasion has an all-star studded ensemble cast that includes: Ben Mendelsohn, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Charlayne Woodard, Killian Scott, Samuel Adewunmi, Dermot Mulroney, Christopher McDonald, Katie Finneran, Emilia Clarke, Olivia Colman, and Don Cheadle.

Also Read: Samuel L Jackson Refused to Work in $46.4 Cult Film As He Felt Director Was Trying to “Lend Legitimacy to 50 Cent’s Acting Debut”

Secret Invasion is set to premiere on June 21, 2023, exclusively on Disney+.

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