- Samuel L. Jackson first played Marvel's Nick Fury in the "Iron Man" post-credits scene.
- But the star shot a more explicit version of the scene using an iconic phrase.
When "Iron Man" first arrived back in 2008, fans had no idea that the Marvel Cinematic Universe would soon grow into one of the most popular and successful movie franchises of all time, spawning over 30 movies and TV shows all set in the same world.
Although Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark led the charge, it was the post-credits scene introducing Samuel L. Jackson as S.H.I.E.L.D. leader Nick Fury that set the stage for "The Avengers" and beyond.
But according to "Iron Man" director Jon Favreau, the "Pulp Fiction" star actually shot an explicit version of the scene that included one of his most famous movie phrases.
Favreau appeared on Wednesday's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" to talk about his career and "The Mandalorian" season three when he discussed the scene.
He said: "The way it works is Iron Man, in the end, just walks into his living room after the credits and he gets surprised by Nick Fury being there inviting him to join the Avengers Initiative. That kind of kicks off the whole sequencing that happens."
Favreau added that he shot an extra take of the scene "just for me," noting that he knew "it wasn't gonna be in the movie," before Kimmel jumped in to say that they had the clip to show viewers.
The director was seemingly surprised by the news, saying: "Where did you find this? This was never… This is real, by the way. This isn't a joke. We really filmed this just for fun."
The scene shows Fury in Stark's Malibu mansion, explaining that he wants to talk about a "business opportunity" with the hero, but when he's asked who he is, Jackson simply replies: "Nick Fury, motherfucker!"
It's obviously a nod to the actor's various foul-mouthed lines over the years, from his "Pulp Fiction" days to "Snakes on a Plane."
As Favreau mentioned, the original scene sees Iron Man return home to find his virtual assistant J.A.R.V.I.S. (Paul Bettany) malfunctioning in the mansion, with Fury standing in the room. The S.H.I.E.L.D. director tells the hero that he's now part of a "bigger universe" and that he wants to talk to him "about the Avenger Initiative."
Favreau also told Kimmel that he was a huge fan of the actor before working on "Iron Man."
"I'm a fan of Sam Jackson's, not just from 'Star Wars,' and this was before Marvel, but from his Tarantino films, his independent film days, so it was just a blast to have him there — the eyepatch, the leather jacket — and just having him on the set," Favreau said.