The day Samuel L. Jackson came to Leeds: Looking back at Marvel's city centre takeover - how to watch it today
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When Hollywood arrived in West Yorkshire: A look back at the day Marvel stars took over the city centre, and where you can stream the final series today
It remains one of the most surreal days in recent Leeds history.
Crowds gathered in their hundreds across the city centre, all trying to catch a glimpse of the massive Hollywood production taking over our streets.
The star attraction? None other than Samuel L. Jackson himself.
The iconic actor was spotted on location right here in the city, fully dressed as Marvel’s ultimate spymaster, Nick Fury. He wasn’t alone, either - YEP photographer Jonathan Gawthorpe also snapped ‘Game of Thrones’ superstar Emilia Clarke as the city became the temporary backdrop for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, following a filming stint in nearby Halifax the day before.
The production in question was ‘Secret Invasion,’ a tense, six-part thriller exploring a shadow war on Earth.
The storyline follows Fury as he discovers a faction of shapeshifting aliens, the Skrulls, have quietly infiltrated all aspects of life on Earth.
Alongside Jackson, the star-studded cast featured Ben Mendelsohn reprising his role as Talos, Cobie Smulders as Maria Hill, and Olivia Colman, Kingsley Ben-Adir, and Christopher McDonald in pivotal roles.
How to watch ‘Secret Invasion’ today
If you want to spot the exact Leeds and West Yorkshire locations that made the final cut - or if you just want to see Nick Fury navigating the familiar streets of the city centre - the entire six-episode event is available to watch right now.
As part of the wider Marvel Cinematic Universe, the entire series can be streamed on demand through Disney+ - along with all the other main and side quests our heroes, such as Iron Man, Captain America and Black Panther, embarked on.
Disney+ is currently running a 6-month saver offer across all tiers, lowering the entry price for new and eligible returning subscribers, so depending on your budget and how you prefer to watch, you can choose from three distinct plans:
- Standard with Ads (£4.99/mo for 6 months, then £5.99/mo): Stream in 1080p Full HD on up to 2 concurrent screens. Includes commercial breaks.
- Standard (£7.99/mo for 6 months, then £9.99/mo): Stream in 1080p Full HD on up to 2 screens. Completely ad-free and supports offline downloads.
- Premium (£10.19/mo for 6 months, then £14.99/mo): Stream in crisp 4K UHD & HDR on up to 4 screens simultaneously. Features full Dolby Atmos audio support, ad-free viewing, and offline downloads.
For more information or to take a look at what other films and series are on offer, head over to Disney+ today to sign up.
*Offers are based on a 6-month minimum term, after which subscriptions auto-renew at the then-current standard monthly price unless cancelled effectively after the minimum term. 18+ subscription required.