During a recent appearance on Kevin Smiths Fatman on Batman podcast, screenwriter Zack Stentz revealed that actor Clark Gregg owes his role in Thor to Samuel L. Jacksons delaying tactics during negotiations.
D owes his increased role in the MCU to Samuel L. Jacksons behind-the-scenes negotiations with Marvel.
Although it may seem like Samuel L. Jackson is in everything these days, hes still only one man.
However, the limitations of Jacksons involvement in the MCU actually turned into a blessing for some early characters.