Samuel L. Jackson is currently in talks to replace Jamie Foxx in the upcoming Kevin Hart movie, "The Black Phantom"
According to recent
reports, the critically acclaimed fan favorite actor, Samuel L. Jackson is expected to replace
Jamie Foxx in "
The Black Phantom".
The
Pulp Fiction star would play a feared assassin opposite of
Kevin Hart in the action comedy.
Jamie Foxx was attached to the role but left following scheduling conflicts.
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Tim Story, the director of "
Ride Along," "
Think Like a Man Too" will direct, "
Black Phantom". The upcoming major motion picture centers on a mob hit man, played by
Kevin Hart who is double-crossed but then enlists the guy sent to kill him (
Samuel L. Jackson) to help him get revenge.
Samuel L. Jackson has had a long history and fruitful career in Hollywood. Starting from his iconic role in "
Pulp Fiction" he has become a staple in the Marvel
Avenger series. He is expected to appear on
Quentin Tarantino's next feature film "
The Hateful Eight" later on this year.
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