Jashandeep Singh
Samuel L. Jackson is synonymous with charisma and versatility in the world of cinema. The actor embarked on the remarkable journey of his career with his early film roles in ‘Eddie Murphy Raw,’ ‘Coming to America,’ ‘True Romance,’ and ‘Menace II Society.’ Later, his collaborations with director Spike Lee made him a prominent name in the industry. From ‘School Daze’ to ‘Chi-Raq,’ their partnership yielded thought-provoking and memorable performances from the actor.
Yet, Jackson’s portrayal of the enigmatic hitman Jules Winnfield in Quentin Tarantino’s groundbreaking film ‘Pulp Fiction’ solidified his status as a cinematic legend. The performance earned him an Academy Award nomination. The actor’s portfolio further expanded with his iconic roles as Jedi Mace Windu in the ‘Star Wars’ films and the indomitable Nick Fury in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In a career spanning genres and decades, the actor has never failed to impress audiences and will continue the streak in his future projects as well. Here is a list of all the upcoming films and TV shows of Samuel L. Jackson!
1. What If…? Season 3 (2024)
The third and final season of Marvel’s animated anthology series ‘What If…?’ will have Jackson return to voice Nick Fury. Based on the Marvel Comics series of the same name, the series explores alternate timelines in the Marvel multiverse and shows what would happen if significant moments from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films occurred differently. Season 3 will debut on Disney+ on December 22, 2024; its eight episodes will be released daily until December 29.
2. The Unholy Trinity (TBA)
Richard Gray is helming this Western action flick written by Lee Zachariah. It stars Jackson along with Pierce Brosnan, Brandon Lessard, Veronica Ferres, and Katrina Bowden. With 1870s Montana as the backdrop, the film tells the story of Henry Broadway (Lessard) whose estranged father Isaac, about to be executed, sets him on the task of finding the culprit who framed Isaac for the crime. Henry thus arrives at Trinity, a remote town, to find the guy but instead gets involved with Trinity’s new sheriff, Gabriel Dove (Brosnan), and a guy named St. Christopher (Jackson), a stranger hell-bent on destroying it.
Jackson is no stranger to Western projects, as we have already seen him shine in ‘The Hateful Eight’ and ‘Django Unchained.’ The film had its world premiere on October 12, 2024 at the Zurich Film Festival and is yet to receive a theatrical release date.
3. Afterburn (TBA)
To be directed by J.J. Perry, ‘Afterburn’ is an epic action-adventure flick that will be a series adaptation of the ‘Red 5’ comic/graphic novel series of the same name created by Scott Chitwood, Paul Ens, and Wayne Nichols. The story is set ten years after a solar flare wiped out technology across the globe. It follows ex-soldier Jake (Dave Bautista), who works as a treasure hunter, recovering valuable objects from the old world for powerful clients. His latest mission involves teaming up with freedom fighter Drea (Olga Kurylenko) to recover the Mona Lisa before an unhinged warlord gets there first.
Jackson will play the role of Valentine, a freedom fighter. The cast also includes Daniel Bernhardt and Daniel Bernhardt. The screenplay has been written by Matt Johnson, Nimrod Antal, Bill Collage, Christian Gudegast and Tommy Wirkola. The movie is currently in its post-production stage, and more details are awaited.
4. The Beast (TBA)
‘The Beast’ is an independent action thriller film that focuses on the titular presidential limousine, an impenetrable vehicle housing loads of weapons. When the US president gets stranded inside the limousine during a militia coup, he has to learn to control it while struggling with his inner demons to save his life, along with the life of Secret Service agent Taft and the future of the country. Jackson stars as the president alongside ‘The Suicide Squad’ star Joel Kinnaman, who portrays Taft. Guy Burnet is also in the film as the main adversary to the President. The film, directed by Renny Harlin, is in production. Umair Aleem wrote the script. No release date has been reported yet.
5. Head Games (TBA)
Jackson will be starring alongside Henry Golding for an upcoming mind-bending corporate sci-fi spy thriller titled ‘Head Games.’ To be directed by Anthony Mandler and based on a script by Colin Liddle, the film will follow Jacob (Golding), a spy who poses as a personal chef of Graham (Jackson), the founder of a neuroprosthetics firm, whose invention Jacob intends to steal by infiltrating his villa. However, things get tense with time as mind games unfold between Jacob and Graham. The film is in its pre-production and is expected to go into production soon. No other cast member has been revealed yet. Further details about the release are awaited.
6. Last Meals (TBA)
Samuel L. Jackson plays a disgraced White House chef named Walter who goes on to prepare meals for prisoners on death row in ‘Last Meals.’ When an inmate named Reed (Boyd Holbrook) goes on a hunger strike, Walter forms an unlikely bond with him. Kelly Reilly and Theo Rossi are also reported in the film. The drama film is currently in the pre-production phase, and no release date has been attached yet.
7. Futha Mucka (TBA)
Jackson teams up with Ryan Reynolds again after ‘The Hitman’s Bodyguard’ and ‘Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard’ for the animated series ‘Futha Mucka.’ The actor is also executive producing the show and voicing the character Sam, who is taken care of by Ryan (Reynolds). However, a mishap turns things upside down, turning Sam into the caregiver of Ryan. Created by Brian Kehoe and Jim Kehoe, the show was announced in 2020, with the rest of the cast kept undisclosed. Since then, there haven’t been any further updates, and the project is still in the pre-production stage.
8. Aquarius (TBA)
Jackson will star as the titular detective in an upcoming action thriller movie directed by Johnny Martin. The plot follows the detective, who is stuck in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse. He has to race against time to thwart a cunning bomber’s deadly plan that targets innocent lives while navigating a web of deception and personal vendetta. Chad Law and Christopher Jolley wrote the story. Jackson is the only revealed cast member of the film, which is in its pre-production stage. More details, including the rest of the cast, are awaited.
9. The Honest Liar (TBA)
Samuel L. Jackson will star alongside Andra Day and Edgar Ramirez in ‘The Honest Liar,’ an action-comedy. The plot centers on Award-winning actor Nick DeFranco (Jackson) who faces jail time after falling for an undercover sting operation. Impressed by his acting skills, the police captain offers him probation in exchange for teaching his police team to act like real dealers. Written and directed by Wayne Kramer, the movie is in its pre-production stage.
10. Untitled JJ Abrams Project (TBA)
Samuel L. Jackson is rumored to star in an upcoming Warner Bros. movie from director J.J. Abrams. He will join a cast that includes Glen Powell, Emma Mackey, and Jenna Ortega. Abrams has written the script, which is under wraps. The project has reached its pre-production stage and awaits production.
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