Samuel L. Jackson to Join Glen Powell in J.J. Abrams’ Mystery Movie (Exclusive)

The Hollywood Reporter
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Hollywood heavyweight Samuel L. Jackson joins the cast of J.J. Abrams' mysterious new feature, set to star a bevy of rising talents.
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  • Jackson will be the seasoned veteran in a lead role alongside up-and-comers Glen Powell, Jenna Ortega, and Emma Mackey, adding star power to Abrams' highly anticipated project.
  • While the film's logline and details are being kept tightly under wraps, sources say it will not involve time travel, despite earlier speculation, adding to the air of mystery surrounding the production.
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Samuel L. Jackson, Glen Powell, Jenna Ortega, Emma Mackey, Matthew Vaughn, Malcolm Washington, Kevin Hart, Taraji P. Henson, Don Cheadle, Terrence Howard, Olga Kurylenko, Dave Bautista, Renny Harlin, Warner Bros., Bad Robot, Peacock, Netflix, CAA, Anonymous Content, Argyll, Piano Lesson, Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist
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