Samuel L. Jackson and John David Washington Leap from Stage to Screen in GrippingThe Piano LessonTrailer

Samuel L. JacksonandJohn David Washingtonare taking one of their recent onstage collaborations,The Piano Lesson,to the screen. After Jackson, his wifeLaTanya Richardson Jackson, John David andRay Fishercombined forces to reviveAugust Wilson’s play on Broadway in 2022, the pair are working with John David’s fatherDenzel Washingtonand the latter’s younger son,Malcolm Washington, to bring the story to Netflix. Thetrailer that debutedWednesday, Aug. 21, showcases Jackson, 75, as he reprises his role of Doaker Charles, and John David, 40, back as Boy Willie, in the story that takes place during the aftermath of the Great Depression in 1936 Pittsburgh.

Samuel L. Jackson Doesn't Think It's 'an Honor' to Just Receive an Oscar Nomination: 'It's an Honor to Win'

Samuel L. Jackson on Oct. 23, 2024.Photo:Arturo Holmes/Getty Arturo Holmes/Getty ForSamuel L. Jackson, there is no honor in losing.Jackson, 75, stated that he thinksAcademy Awardnominations do not mean much in Hollywood, while recently speaking with TheAssociated Press.“We’ve been in the business long enough to know that folks who go, ‘Well, it’s just an honor to be nominated,’ no it ain’t. It’s an honor to win,” Jackson said in a video the AP shared on X, causing hisThe Piano Lessoncostar Michael Potts, 62, to laugh.

San Francisco 49ers' Charvarius Ward Shares First Post Since Announcing Death of Daughter Amani Joy: 'My Soul Is Bleeding'

Charvarius Ward and his daughter Amani Joy.Photo:Terrell Lloyd via AP; Charvarius Ward/Instagram Terrell Lloyd via AP; Charvarius Ward/Instagram Charvarius Wardis speaking out for the first time since announcing thedeath of his daughter Amani Joy. On Thursday, Oct. 31, the San Francisco 49ers cornerback, 28, shared a photo of himself and his 23-month-old daughter Amani Joy onhis Instagram Stories. In the picture, Ward and his daughter cuddle up together on a couch, with the little girl resting on her dad’s chest.

Sanaa Lathan Recalls Filming FinalLove & BasketballScene During an Actual WNBA Game: ‘We Had One Take’ (Exclusive)

Sanaa Lathan attends a WNBA game in Los Angeles on Aug. 15, 2024.Photo:Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty WhenLove & BasketballdirectorGina Prince-Bythewoodshouted “action” while filming the final scene for the 2000 cult classic, actressSanaa Lathanhad only one chance to get it right on the basketball court. In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, the star ofThe Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eatreveals that she got “one take” to film the romantic sports comedy’s closing scene, in which her character, Monica Wright-McCall, takes the court at a WNBA game as a player for the Los Angeles Sparks.

Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves Reunite 30 Years AfterSpeedfor Anniversary Screening in Los Angeles

Sandra Bullock and Keanu reunite for the 30th anniversary of ‘Speed’.Photo:Jared Cowan for Beyond Fest at American Cinematheque at Egyptian Jared Cowan for Beyond Fest at American Cinematheque at Egyptian Keanu ReevesandSandra Bullockare ready for rush hour. “We knew we were doing something wacky,” said Reeves of playing SWAT officer Jack Traven, who boards a bus rigged to detonate a bomb if its speed drops below 50 mph. Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock in ‘Speed’.