Samuel L. Jackson in 2019. Photo: AFP
Samuel L. Jackson and his wife, Tanya Richardson Jackson have a theater project that will include Denzel Washington and his John David Washington. In other words, what is called “a family affair”.
What is the comedy called? the Real housewives of Atlanta, Real Housewives, Denzel Washington as producer, along with Brian Moreland, Tom Kirdahy and Sonia Freedman.
“All very difficult people”Samuel joked. “I’m already a piece of cake …”
Samuel L. Jackson wearing a pin in support of global refugees poses on the red carpet during Oscar arrivals at the 94th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA, March 27, 2022. REUTERS / Eric Gaillard
“The theater is where we started and we were always waiting for that to happen,” added Samuel of his fellow travelers and friends. “The truth is we want to do this kind of thing forever. We are super happy “.
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On Sunday, the Jacksons gathered to present the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play for their production of Take me out directed by Jesse Williams and Patrick J. Adams. There he talked about another job he will do sooner.
As reported by the Canadian entertainment site etduring his passage on stage, Samuel “took a moment to honor his wife for directing him in the next play and noted that his first work on Broadway He was as a substitute in the same play 32 years ago.
“I’m happy to be back in September with a new version of The piano lessonno longer as a substitute, this time led by my wife, LaTanya, “he said.
“We are proud to revive one of the great and profound masterpieces of the genre,” continued Samuel before LaTanya bit him: “Facing a classic, the artists honor the author’s intent and at the same time strive to create something new and unexpected for today’s audience. “
The piano lesson will premiere on September 19.
More than 40 years together
Uma Thurman, Samuel L. Jackson and John Travolta at the 2022 Oscars. Photo: AP
She could be seen in movies like Fried Green Tomatoes and Malcolm X, Moreover. There is talk of some sort of pact between Samuel L. Jackson and his wife to keep love alive for more than 40 years. “We are two people who respect, love and care for each other,” said Samuel.
At the beginning of their relationship they were more than sincere: “The most revolutionary thing blacks can do it is being together and raising your children with a father and a mother. There are too many children who grow up alone with their mother. To change that image we decided to say: ‘We will stick together no matter what. we’ll find a solution‘”LaTanya Richardson Jackson said.
It wasn’t easy at all. As told by both actors in an interview PeopleSamuel was a severe drug addict during the start of his marriage, which is why he was “emotionally unavailable to his family”.
“Basically, to sum it up, I moved into the basement of our house. I was like the basement troll and every now and then I would go upstairs, open the refrigerator and do something. I was addicted and I was really crazySamuel said.
The actor is now a true symbol of cinema. He was nominated for an Academy Award, Golden Globes and Screen Actors Guild Award, as well as a BAFTA winner for Best Supporting Actor. Some of his most relevant interventions: Jurassic Park, pulp fiction, the protected or django no chains.
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Source: Clarin
