Samuel L. Jackson will star in 'NOLA King,' a spinoff of 'Tulsa King,' where he plays Russell Lee Washington Jr., a character introduced in the third season of 'Tulsa King.' The series follows Washington's return to New Orleans to reconnect with his roots and take control of the city, while facing threats from his past. This marks Jackson's first leading role in a TV series, and the show is part of a broader franchise expansion for Paramount+.
Paramount+ has ordered a new series called NOLA King, a spinoff of Tulsa King, starring Samuel L. Jackson as Russell Lee Washington Jr., who returns to New Orleans to reconnect with his roots and confront old foes after being sent to Tulsa to eliminate Dwight Manfredi, with Jackson also serving as an executive producer.
Samuel L. Jackson will star in and executive produce a new series called NOLA King, a spinoff from Tulsa King, as part of Taylor Sheridan's expanding universe. Jackson will appear in Tulsa King’s third season before leading his own series set in New Orleans, with production expected to start in February.
A spinoff series titled 'NOLA King' set in New Orleans is in development at Paramount+ with Samuel L. Jackson attached to star and executive produce, stemming from his guest appearance in the third season of 'Tulsa King'.
Samuel L. Jackson expressed his belief that being nominated for an Oscar is not an honor, but winning is. He noted that many people forget about nominated performances and even some winners. Despite his long career, Jackson has only been nominated once for an Oscar, for 'Pulp Fiction' in 1995, and received an honorary Oscar in 2021. He mentioned feeling snubbed for his role in 'Jackie Brown' and emphasized that the honorary award felt like a real Oscar to him.
Samuel L. Jackson expressed his indifference towards Oscar nominations, stating that it's an honor to win rather than just being nominated. Despite only receiving one Oscar nomination for "Pulp Fiction" in 1995, Jackson, who was awarded an honorary Oscar in 2021, prefers roles in popular films like Marvel movies over Oscar-chasing projects. He values personal satisfaction and audience enjoyment over industry accolades, emphasizing his choice to be in films that resonate with viewers.
Samuel L. Jackson is in negotiations to join the cast of J.J. Abrams' upcoming untitled mystery film for Warner Bros and Bad Robot. The ensemble already includes Glen Powell, Jenna Ortega, and Emma Mackey. While plot details are scarce, it is confirmed not to be a time-travel film. Abrams will direct from his own script, with production by Bad Robot. Jackson is currently starring in Netflix's 'The Piano Lesson' and has several upcoming projects, including 'The Unholy Trinity' and 'The Beast.'
Samuel L. Jackson is in talks to star in an upcoming J.J. Abrams film alongside Glen Powell, Jenna Ortega, and Emma Mackey. The untitled project, produced by Abrams' company Bad Robot and backed by Warner Bros., is set to begin production in the UK this spring. This marks Abrams' first directorial venture since "Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker." Jackson, known for his roles in "Pulp Fiction" and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, recently appeared in Netflix's "The Piano Lesson" and the miniseries "Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist."
Samuel L. Jackson is in talks to join Glen Powell, Jenna Ortega, and Emma Mackey in J.J. Abrams' upcoming mystery movie for Warner Bros. The film, produced by Abrams' Bad Robot, has its plot details under wraps but is not expected to involve time travel. Filming is set to begin in the UK in the spring. Jackson, represented by CAA and Anonymous Content, has had a busy 2024 with multiple projects, including Netflix's 'Piano Lesson' and Peacock's 'Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist.'
The stars of "Pulp Fiction," including Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman, John Travolta, and Harvey Keitel, reunited to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the iconic movie at the TCM Classic Film Festival in Hollywood. Other co-stars from the 1994 film also joined them on the red carpet for the special event.
The cast of "Pulp Fiction" including John Travolta, Uma Thurman, Samuel L. Jackson, and Harvey Keitel reunited at the TCM Classic Film festival for a 30th anniversary screening of the film. They reflected on its impact on their careers and the film industry, with Uma Thurman noting its significant influence on cinema and filmmakers. The event also featured other cast and crew members, and the actors shared personal anecdotes about their experiences with the film.
Uma Thurman, John Travolta, and Samuel L. Jackson reunited at the 30th anniversary screening of Pulp Fiction during the 2024 TCM Classic Film Festival in Los Angeles. The iconic stars of the cult classic film, along with other cast members, celebrated the milestone with a red carpet reunion. Pulp Fiction, directed by Quentin Tarantino, is known for its non-linear storytelling and memorable characters, and it played a significant role in reviving Travolta's career.
The trailer for "The Garfield Movie" has been released, featuring Chris Pratt as the voice of Garfield and Samuel L. Jackson as his long-lost father, Vic. The film follows Garfield and his canine friend Odie as they are forced into a high-stakes heist after reuniting with Vic. The movie, produced by Alcon Entertainment and distributed by Sony Pictures, is set to hit theaters on May 24, 2024.
The trailer for the upcoming Garfield movie reveals a storyline centered around Garfield reuniting with his absent father, voiced by Samuel L. Jackson. The film showcases Garfield's luxurious life and love for lasagna before his father enters the picture, leading them into a high-stakes heist. The movie is set to release next summer.
Brie Larson surprised fans at The Marvels Movie Theater Pop-In event in New York City, where she FaceTimed her co-star Samuel L. Jackson. Larson, who reprised her role as Captain Marvel in the film, sported an all-black outfit and interacted with fans while attending the event. The Marvels, directed by Nia DaCosta, has received mixed reviews from critics and currently holds a 62% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Larson spoke about her initial fears of taking on a high-profile role and her efforts to separate her professional and personal lives.
