Marvel’s Phase 5 of the MCU is underway in earnest and the first television series in this chapter will be Secret Invasion which will run for 6 episodes. Based on an event in Marvel comics, the series will follow the director of S.H.I.E.L.D Nick Fury who attempts to make sense of an alien invasion by extraterrestrial shapeshifters known as The Skrulls who have been infiltrating earth for years without humanity knowing of their existence.
Secret Invasion will see Samuel L. Jackson reprising his role as Nick Fury in what is considered to be a very different character arc for him. Other Marvel regulars like Cobie Smulders as Maria Hill, Martin Freeman as Everett Ross, and Don Cheadle as James Rhodes will feature alongside Jackson. Apart from the high expectations from the series, the colossal pay check that Samuel L. Jackson has reportedly received in comparison to his co-stars is making heads turn.
Samuel L. Jackson’s Salary In Secret Invasion Is Massive
Samuel L. Jackson’s Nick Fury has been one of the integral links who has connected the various threads of the MCU over different phases. It is no surprise then that the actor who is also a Hollywood veteran with an impressive track record of successful films, is worthy of a big pay check for his performance. Not only did Jackson receive a lofty sum, his total salary was worth twice more than 4 of his co-stars put together.
According to reports, Samuel L. Jackson received a whopping $20 million for his role in Secret Invasion while Cobie Smulders, Martin Freeman, Ben Mendelssohn who plays Talos, and Don Cheadle reportedly took home $4 million, $2.5 million, $1.5 million, and $2 million respectively. Their combined salaries which amount to $10 million is therefore half of Samuel L. Jackson’s total earnings for the show.
Here Are Samuel L. Jackson’s Predictions For Secret Invasion
Samuel L. Jackson is all set to reprise his role as Nick Fury in the upcoming Disney+ Marvel series, Secret Invasion. Based in the present-day MCU, the show follows the S.H.I.E.L.D director as he learns of a clandestine invasion of Earth by a faction of shape-shifting Skrulls. The MCU star spoke about the significance and importance of releasing the series at this particular time and how it connects the many different narratives and characters of the MCU especially with regard to the Captain Marvel arc.
“This series has to happen so that The Marvels can happen. All these things are connected in an interesting sort of way,”
The Pulp Fiction actor also gave details about the development of Nick Fury and stated that audiences will get to witness a more raw, real and vulnerable character in the series. Widely regarded as someone with superhuman abilities, Jackson said that Secret Invasion succeeded in stripping down the character and humanizing him for the viewers.
Secret Invasion will stream from June 21st, 2023 on Disney +
Source: Showbiz Galore
