In a Vanity Fair interview celebrating Bruce Willis' 70th birthday, Samuel L. Jackson recounted Willis's pivotal advice from 1994 while filming 'Die Hard With A Vengeance.' Willis suggested that Jackson find a beloved character to ensure a stable career, citing his John McClane role and similar characters like those played by Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone. This insight resonated with Jackson, who ultimately found his franchise character as Nick Fury in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, achieving significant career stability and recognition, despite mixed reviews for his later work.
Bruce Willis advised Samuel L. Jackson in 1994 to seek a beloved character in a franchise, ultimately leading to Jackson's iconic role as Nick Fury.
Jackson recalled Willis’ advice about finding a character to stabilize his career, referencing franchises like Die Hard, Terminator, and Rocky.
Samuel L. Jackson recognized the importance of Bruce Willis's career advice when he landed a nine-picture deal as Nick Fury in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Despite facing criticism for the Secret Invasion series, Jackson has consistently contributed to the billion-dollar Marvel franchise in his role as Nick Fury.
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