Samuel L. Jackson has made a deal with Marvel Studios to play S.H.I.E.L.D agent Nick Fury in as many as nine upcoming films.

According to DarkHorizons.com, these films include "Iron Man 2," "Captain America," "Thor," "The Avengers" and "The Shield". This would also include any sequels that may be released.

"Iron Man 2" will begin shooting this spring and will be released in the Summer of 2010.