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Preview:

  • Samuel L. Jackson is the latest addition to J.J. Abrams’ next film.
  • Glen Powell, Jenna Ortega and Emma Mackey are also aboard.
  • The movie is being kept mostly under wraps but will shoot in the UK.

Samuel L. Jackson is famously known as one of the actors with a hefty past credits list, and he’s certainly not short of job offers.

The latest, according to The Hollywood Reporter comes from J.J. Abrams, who has been cooking up a mysterious new movie.

With the director is busy building the cast for his latest movie (more on that below), he’s now adding Jackson to the list.

What’s the story of J.J. Abrams' new film?

(L to R) Composer Michael Giacchino and director J.J. Abrams on the set of 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.'

(L to R) Composer Michael Giacchino and director J.J. Abrams on the set of 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.' Photo courtesy of Michael Giacchino's Twitter.

In keeping with much of J.J. Abrams' past work, this new movie is wrapped in secrecy for now –– while there was some chatter about time travel as a subject matter, that has been debunked (unless Abrams went back in time to fix things!)

But his return to theatrical features is a welcome one –– since wrapping up the 'Star Wars' sequel trilogy with 'The Rise of Skywalker,' Abrams has been pretty quiet on the movie front, at least as director.

He's been throwing himself more into TV as a producer, and helping shepherd a few other filmmakers' projects to screens.

Who else is in Abrams' new movie?

Glen Powell stars in 'Hit Man'.

Glen Powell stars in 'Hit Man'. Photo: Netflix.

As with Christopher Nolan’s latest film, Abrams is the sort of director who can lock down pretty much any talent that he requires, short of them being unavailable.

Jackson is just the newest person mentioned; the film already features the likes of Glen Powell, Jenna Ortega and Emma Mackey.

As with everything to do with the movie, we don’t know what roles that ensemble will be taking, as the only concrete information appears to be a plan to shoot in the tax-break friendly studio spaces of the UK next spring.

Related Article: Jenna Ortega in Talks to Join Glen Powell in J.J. Abrams’ Mysterious New Movie

When will Abrams' latest be in theaters?

The latest project under the writer/director/producer's longstanding deal between his Bad Robot company and Warner Bros., the movie has yet to confirm a release date.

J.J. Abrams and Katie McGrath during the live ABC Telecast of The 88th Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Sunday, February 28, 2016. Photo: Matt Petit / ©A.M.P.A.S.Copyright: Scott Diussa.

J.J. Abrams and Katie McGrath during the live ABC Telecast of The 88th Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Sunday, February 28, 2016. Photo: Matt Petit / ©A.M.P.A.S.Copyright:
Scott Diussa.

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