Exclusive: Samuel L Jackson Unveils Marvel's Daring Mission to Reclaim Stolen Avengers Script+

Samuel L. Jackson recently shared in an interview the extensive measures Marvel took to recover a stolen copy of his script for The Avengers. The Marvel Cinematic Universe is known for its strict confidentiality when it comes to storyline secrets, as it is crucial for the success of their superhero franchise. Despite their efforts, leaks have still managed to occur over the years, revealing certain details about the MCU.

In his interview with Entertainment Weekly, Samuel L. Jackson revealed just how determined Marvel was to prevent leaks, even during the production of The Avengers. The actor explained that his script was illegally duplicated with the intention of being sold online. This led to a rather extraordinary endeavor to apprehend the thief, involving a staged purchase of the stolen script. Unfortunately, the individual fled the country, seemingly evading Marvel's pursuit. Nonetheless, this incident illustrates the extent to which Marvel was prepared to go in order to protect their intellectual property.

A Brief History of Marvel Studio's Leaks Problem

Marvel has taken extensive measures to prevent spoilers for their upcoming releases, not just with The Avengers script. The studio has maintained a high level of secrecy around their scripts, but Samuel L. Jackson also disclosed that security had to shoot down a drone near a set to protect the project. The person responsible for the drone was tracked down and apprehended. Other leak prevention tactics employed by Marvel include using limited VFX houses, training staff on leak prevention, and creating a secure room known as the "Black Widow Room." This room has no wifi or windows, ensuring that highly sensitive information remains strictly confidential.

Efforts have been made to prevent story leaks in the MCU, despite some actors themselves being responsible for leaks in the past. To mitigate this risk, only Robert Downey Jr. was given the full Avengers: Endgame script, while the rest of the cast received their individual pages and instructions on the context of their scenes. Although this adds complexity to the acting process, it is a precautionary measure taken by Marvel due to previous incidents such as actor spoilers and the theft of Samuel L. Jackson's The Avengers script. Marvel's commitment to protecting against leaks is evident. (Source: Entertainment Weekly)