Jackson has defended the marvel cinematic universe following martin scorseses recent criticism of comic book movies. Most notably perhaps, jackson also tapped into his skills as a vocal stylist and reprised his book. Jackson talks to jimmy about working with quentin tarantino, his upcoming film the hateful eight and how every year he gets a new generation yellin. Jackson pulp fiction rocks this mock bedtime story, capturing a hilarious range of emotions as the voice of a father struggling to get his child to sleep go the fk to sleep is a bedtime book for parents who live in the real world, where a few snoozing kitties and cutesy rhymes dont always send a toddler sailing blissfully off to dreamland. Jackson skype in as he sat in his screening room at his guest house. He just wanted to be a part of the franchise and didnt care what part he played. Jackson is one of the most recognisable and hardworking actors in the world. Jackson reimagines go the f to sleep for coronavirus quarantine.
Jackson takes the wired autocomplete interview and answers the internets most searched questions about himself. M night shyamalan talks unbreakable trilogy features bruce willis, samuel l jackson and james mcavoy unite for the final part of the comic book thriller trilogy. For years, apparently, the late night host has been trying to horn in on the legendary actors annual summer tri. Sam talks about canceling his trip to italy with magic. Samuel leroy jackson born december 21, 1948 is an american actor and film producer. Celebrity psas are a familiar sort of territory, but there is no psa quite like the one samuel l. Jackson has a message for covidiots who wont stay home. The two men appeared on kelly s eponymous talk show lorraine. Jackson recently sat down for an interview with esquire magazine where he did not hold anything back when giving his thoughts on not just the current administration, but pretty much the. The actor appeared on host jimmy kimmels latenight show, with both celebs speaking over a video call from the. The 71yearold actor read a poem by go the fk to sleep. After a brief interview, he read from a sequel to the childrens book go the fuck to sleepone designed for the coronavirus age. Almost a decade ago, sam jackson teamed up with childrens author adam mansbach, narrating his classic book go the fk to sleep for an audiobook as well as for youtube. Ever since his starmaking turn in pulp fiction, samuel l.
The result of this collaboration is stay the fk at. Jackson when he tells you motherfckers to social distance. I was a drug addict but i showed up on time and hit my marks the onetime black panther is getting political in the legend of tarzan. Jackson debuted a new version of the popular childrens book go the f. Jackson, who is as jimmy humbly notes the coolest guy anywhere. Samuel l jackson drops in to talk his first role in jungle fever and how it led him to kick his drug habit. What ive learned the 67yearold actor on his truelife inspiration for the drug addict in jungle fever, and how he finally made it in hollywood by john h. Jackson read a poem called stay the f at home while quarantining and it was perfect. From a key role in the star wars saga to a longrunning working relationship with quentin tarantino, jackson has played a ton of memorable roles on the silver screen.
Stay the fk at home on tuesdays jimmy kimmel live, jackson debuted a new version of the popular childrens book go the f. Heres the interview and book reading which starts at about 6. Jackson answers the internets most searched questions about himself. Jackson worked with adam mansbach, the author of the pragmatic childrens book go the fk to sleep, to adapt the story to address more current events. According to an interview with seth meyers, samuel l. Jackson recently issued during his jimmy kimmel live. I was a drug addict but i showed up on time and hit my marks. Jackson was selling, he would talk about his upcoming film, snakes on a plane. Jackson, which saw the latter give a string of blunt replies to her questions. Still, as the pair continued their remote interview jackson sporting a bright purple tshirt emblazoned with a caricature ofwho else. While jimmy is in quarantine, he checks in with the great samuel l. Jackson reads stay the fk at home, a sequel to the childrens book go the fk to sleep, on jimmy kimmel live.
Jackson has won critical acclaim and numerous accolades and awards, and is the highestgrossing actor of all time when cameo appearances are excluded. If you are experiencing problems, please describe them. Jackson for an interview by satellite this week where jackson talked about quarantining at home with his wife and daughter, watching tiger king and cancelling his annual trip to italy with magic johnson. Jackson has a message for everyone about the coronavirus pandemic, and he read it aloud on jimmy kimmel live this week in the form of your new favorite childrens bedtime story. He made them etch the initials bmf onto the handle, a reference to the bad motherfker wallet jackson carried in the movie pulp fiction. It is simply impossible to skip jimmy kimmels homebound interview with samuel l. Jackson reads new quarantine book stay the fck at home. His films are as varied as star wars episodes iiii, jurassic park, jungle fever, jackie brown, pulp fiction and the long kiss goodnight. Jackson and james mcavoy leaves viewers cringing as the stars deliver very blunt responses to her questions the awkward interview. Jackson read stay the fck home on jimmy kimmels tuesday show to remind us all to stay isolated during the pandemic.
I was angry about the assassination, but i wasnt shocked. Jackson, the actor did bring kimmel something of a compensatory talk show gift. Jackson is sharing a very timely story with the world, and its all. Gillan told the hollywood reporter during a recent interview. Jackson is doing his part to promote social distancing during the coronavirus outbreak. Jackson is basically the most successful star wars fanboy ever. After a brief interview, he read from a sequel to the childrens book. During a recent interview with esquire magazine, actor samuel l.
Whipping out what he claimed was a copy of author adam mansbachs latest, cussword punctuated childrens books for adults, jackson gave a premiere of the. After a brief interview, jackson read from a sequel to the childrens book go the fk to sleep one that fits. Jackson celebrity profile check out the latest samuel l. Jackson black americans of achievement library binding january 1, 2000. I am not that interesting, sam jackson tells steve kroft as their 60 minutes interview gets rolling. The poem was written by adam mansbach, who also wrote. Jackson read the new poem stay the f at home for the coronavirus quarantines. Whether he was a radio host in brooklyn, having gourmet coffee and hamburgers for breakfast, getting eaten by dinosaurs, looking for his super suit, or assembling a team of superheroes, everyone. Jackson reads from book called stay the fk at home to. Jackson reads stay the f at home to stress the importance of social distancing samuel l. The mcu star streamed in from the comfort of his screening room at home. Viewers have been left cringing after a very awkward lorraine interview with james mcavoy and samuel l.
As the covid19 pandemic continues, weve seen more than a few videos from celebrities urging us to stay at home in order to help slow down the spread of the virus, but i think samuel l. During his conversation with the chat show host, he shared a new poem titled, stay the f at home. Jackson reads stay the fck at home, the bedtime story we all need right now april 11, 2020 by kate schweitzer. Jackson held nothing back when speaking about republican leadership today. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. While virtually appearing on the home version of jimmy kimmel live, the great samuel l. Hes worked his way into the hearts of millions with his nononsense attitude, poetic vulgarity, diverse acting career, and purple lightsaber. Sam jackson is exactly what you expect him to be, charming with a lot of swagger. While appearing on jimmy kimmels show via videochat, samuel l. Jackson to read an excerpt from a childrens book in her segment, celebrity bedtime stories, and he even managed to keep one of his famous phrases in the story.
Jackson photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Jackson shared an important message that several others have shared, but in a far blunter manner. Samuel l jackson on kicking drugs before his first role. Described as a childrens book for adults, it reached no.
Jackson advocated for social distancing during a video chat interview on the march 31 installment of jimmy kimmel live. Wired autocomplete interviews is ice cube a nice guy. Jackson didnt find out he was playing mace windu in the phantom menace until he was being fitted for the role. Jackson and james mcavoy went viral after participating in a highly uncomfortable interview with scottish television host lorraine kelly.
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