Says role may be cut or recast for 'Iron Man 2'

Samuel L. Jackson says he may not reprise his role as superspy Nick Fury in the sequel to " Iron Man."

Though Jackson appeared in the role during a cameo in the first film, he told the Los Angeles Times' Hero Complex blog "there seems to be an economic crisis in the Marvel Comics world."

"I saw ['Iron Man' and 'Iron Man 2' director] Jon Favreau at the Scream Awards and we had a conversation," Jackson told the Times. "He said, 'I hope things are working out for you because we're writing stuff for you.' Then all of a sudden last week I talked to my agents and manager and things aren't really working that well."

Jackson has a vested interest in the role: While Fury has traditionally been white, the Ultimates series of Marvel comic books used Jackson's face and physique -- with his permission -- as the model for the head of U.S. covert operations. That led to his "Iron Man" cameo as well as planned appearances in "Iron Man 2," "The First Avenger: Captain America" and "The Avengers." (Jackson did not appear in " The Incredible Hulk," but Robert Downey Jr. reprised his Tony Stark role in a similar cameo.)

However, the Times blog reports Marvel contacts said they still hope to see Jackson as Fury, but "would not comment on active negotiations" (emphasis via the Times).