Every year, numerous new titles are released by a number of different companies and studios from various creators to give the audience the next big thing in cinema history, and one particular thing that many successful films over the years had in common is Samuel L Jackson. Having been part of so many iconic masterpieces in Hollywood is sure to get people to notice, and the fame that ensued, as a result, was something the star deserved for his contributions to the business.
And while it may seem like fate for him to end up in the film industry, it could’ve been possible that the world would never have come to know the extraordinary acting talents of the star ever. In fact, he was what you might call a ‘problem child’ for his alma mater, and his expulsion from his school got him into the world of acting through a shocking intervention of the FBI.
The FBI Was The Reason Samuel L Jackson Became A Hollywood Icon
With almost 30 years of his life dedicated to the film industry, Samuel L Jackson has left his mark on the world of cinema for generations to come, all thanks to his exceptional performances in some of the biggest and most successful films and franchises in the world, both critically and commercially. But this illustrious acting career wasn’t something that he had thought about from a young age. In fact, if it wouldn’t have been for the Federal Bureau of Investigation stepping in, who knows where the star might’ve been today.
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In a past interview, the Pulp Fiction star revealed that during his time attending Atlanta’s Morehouse College, the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. took place, which sent him into a rage since he realized bringing a significant change in the civil rights of the country would require something more impactful and drastic. Therefore, in 1969, Jackson, along with some of his peers, took Martin Luther King Sr. as well as the college’s board of trustees hostage.
Therefore, the college had to accept some of the demands they made, but as a result, the star was expelled from the institution. Then, by a twist of fate, Jackson was contacted by his mother, telling him to accept assistance from the FBI. In the interview, he said:
“But then one day, my mom showed up and put me on a plane to L.A. She said, ‘Do not come back to Atlanta.’ The FBI had been to the house and told her that if I didn’t get out of Atlanta, there was a good possibility I’d be dead within a year. She freaked out.”
Therefore, he had to spend two years of his life in Los Angeles under the protection of the feds. Later, he returned to Morehouse College to get his Major in drama, which set him on the path to becoming one of the biggest and most influential names in cinema history.
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What’s Next For Samuel L Jackson?
After almost no appearances made by him in MCU’s Phase 5, Samuel L Jackson is back to reprise his role as Director Nick Fury of S.H.I.E.L.D in the upcoming Disney+ series Secret Invasion. Along with more familiar faces like Everett Ross, Maria Hill, and many others, he’s here to investigate the invasion of shape-shifting Skrulls on Earth with undisclosed, possibly dangerous motives. Here, he will also be taking the help of Talos, the Skrurll that has been posing as Fury on Earth all this time to uncover the plans of this faction of alien beings.
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Secret Invasion, releasing on Disney+ on 21st June 2023.
Source: Parade Magazine
