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WhileSecret Invasiontook its pace and began exploring the vengeful battle between the shapeshifting Skrulls and humans on Earth, director Ali Selim admits to disobeying Marvel Studios. Discussing the violent events in the show, and the new character arc he gave to Nick Fury, Selim mentioned going against Marvel’s orders of not flipping through the original comics.
In an exclusive interview withUproxx,Ali Selim confessed going through Brian Michael Bendis and Leinil Francis Yu’s originalSecret Invasioncomics. Prior to engaging himself in filming the Disney+ series, the director mentioned looking through the comics for complete knowledge. He further discussed the influence of classic movies on Samuel L. Jackson’s character.
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Ali Selim Disregarded Marvel Studios’ Instructions ForSecret Invasion
As the Disney+ seriesSecret Invasionappeals to its audience with its violent battles between Skrulls and humans, and its riveting storyline, Ali Selim takes time to ponder upon his masterpiece. Discussing how he was warned to not read the comics, Selim confessed to going against Marvel Studios’ instructions. “The first thing I was told is don’t read the comics” the director stated.
Sitting for an interview withUproxx, to discuss the MCU adaptation,Secret Invasion,Ali Selimstated, that he was clearly forbidden from reading the original comics. Thus, admitting going againstKevin Feige, Selim mentioned reading Brian Michael Bendis and Leinil Francis Yu’s original comics prior to shooting. “I didn’t say I didn’t read it… I said I was told not to read it,” Selim stated.
Further giving his reasons for disregarding Marvel’s instructions, Ali Selim stated, “I like to stay informed.” However, after reading the comics he realized why he was asked to stay away from them. “And then I can come to the end of it and say, ‘Oh, I see. That’s why they didn’t want me to read it.’” Selim stated.
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Clint Eastwood’sUnforgivenHelped Revamp Nick Fury’s Character
Although Ali Selim went against Kevin Feige’s warnings and instructions, he definitely delivered fascinating character development for the actors. Balancing his disregard for Marvel Studios, with brilliant filmmaking, Selim discussed how he executed the characters with a “film noir” light.
Taking his idea to the board, about turningSamuel L Jackson‘s character, Nick Fury, into “more of a lone wolf, Western character”, Ali Selim confirmed how fans would really appreciate that. Thus, discussing the typical influence ofClint Eastwood‘s classic filmUnforgivenon Nick Fury, Selim mentioned revamping the MCU character for the series.
SPOILER ALERT!
After killing off Maria Hill in the first episode ofSecret Invasion, as the show proceeded with Nick Fury, it revealed big secrets about him and made it clear how Ali Selim introduced the lone wolf character. With Episode 2, “Promises”, revealing Nick Fury’s secret marriage to Priscilla, who is a Skrull, the show took a major turn amid Skrull vs humans battle. Thus, with more revelation, Ali Selim’s take on Nick Fury’s character arc becomes prominent.
WatchSecret Invasionon Disney+.
Read more:Secret Invasion Review – A Predictable and Wasted Premise
Source:Uproxx,CBR
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