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Samuel L. Jackson in Talks to Join J.J. Abrams' New Mystery Film

If finalized, Jackson will star alongside Glen Powell, Jenna Ortega, and Emma Mackey in Abrams' untitled Warner Bros. project set to film in the UK next spring.

  • Samuel L. Jackson is negotiating a role in J.J. Abrams' upcoming untitled film, which is backed by Warner Bros. and produced by Abrams' Bad Robot.
  • The ensemble cast already includes Glen Powell, Jenna Ortega, and Emma Mackey, with the project reportedly featuring a trio of leads.
  • Plot details remain undisclosed, but earlier speculation about time travel has been dismissed by sources close to the production.
  • The film marks Abrams' first directorial effort since 2019's 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,' which grossed $1 billion globally.
  • Production is expected to begin in the United Kingdom in spring 2025, though no release date has been announced yet.
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