Samuel L. Jackson Teases Return As Nick Fury In New BTS Photo

Theories have been circling around Nick Fury's future, but most people agree it will probably have something to do with the space-bound incarnation of S.H.I.E.L.D. called S.W.O.R.D. And with that in mind, we got our very first look at Fury's return thanks to the man himself, Samuel L Jackson.

Jackson recently took to Instagram to post a photo, not of himself (at least not at first), but of Nick Fury's iconic facial hair. Yes, it turns out the mustache, beard, and little soul patch aren't really his, but try to gird your loins.

Along with the first photo, Jackson wrote, "Guess what time it is! Back in the box, just in The Nick of time! #rested&readytogo #whoyagoncall." However, most important of all may be the two photos that follow of Jackson wearing a t-shirt of Fury's hand dissolving as he uses his Captain Marvel beeper at the very end of "Avengers: Infinity War."

There is some speculation as to whether Jackson is suiting up for "Secret Invasion" or "The Marvels." While we can't confirm one way or another, it is worth noting that, in addition to Jackson wearing a Captain Marvel t-shirt, we did just find out that production is officially in full swing on "The Marvels."