Samuel L. Jackson on His Hope for His Legacy After 50 Years in Hollywood (Exclusive)
etonline.comIt's been 50 years since Samuel L. Jackson made his first on-screen appearance in the 1972 independent blaxploitation film Since then, the actor has become one of the most recognized actors of his generation, one of the highest-grossing actors of all time and has been featured in over 100 films.
It's safe to say he's made an undeniable mark on the world of cinema. The 73-year-old actor spoke with ET's Nischelle Turner, reflecting on his 50th year in Hollywood, what he hopes to leave behind as his legacy, and his upcoming series on Apple TV+, .The show, which premieres on March 11, is Jackson's first TV series and features him playing the titular character.
Apple TV+ describes Ptolemy Grey as «an ailing man forgotten by his family, by his friends, and by even himself.» Grey, who suddenly finds himself without his caretaker, sinks deeper into dementia and gets assigned to the care of a teenager named Robyn (Dominique Fishback).
The two soon learn about a treatment that can temporarily restore Grey’s memories, leading them on a journey of unexpected truths and revelations about the past, present and future.Jackson revealed that seeing Fishback star opposite Jamie Foxx in the Netflix film inspired him to have her cast as Robyn.
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