Samuel L. Jackson in talks to play US President in The Beast

Samuel L. Jackson is in negotiation for the role of US President in The Beast, which will also star Suicide Squad’s Joel Kinnaman.

However, given the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike, there hasn’t been much casting news over the past two months deadline has reported that Samuel L. Jackson is in talks to take on the role of US President The beast.

The independent package premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and has a tentative agreement from SAG-AFTRA. Deadline’s report states that the project was also completed before the strikes began. The beast refers to the presidential limousine, an impenetrable tank outfitted with grenades, shotguns, armor, and bullet and bomb protection. In addition to Samuel L. Jackson, The beast Joel Kinnaman also plays Secret Service agent Taft.

“When a militia of unknown enemies orchestrates a coup against the US Presidency, the President (Jackson) uncovers the extent of the Beast’s top-secret offensive capabilities.‘ is the synopsis of The beast. “Separated from his wife, the President must learn to control the beast – and the monster within him – to save his life, that of Secret Service agent Taft (Kinnaman), and America.“

James Madigan, who served as second unit director the meg And Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, will direct The Beast from a screenplay by Umair Aleem (Kate). The film won’t be the first time Samuel L. Jackson has played the President of the United States, having previously played the role of the American Commander-in-Chief in America’s Commander-in-Chief big game. The 2014 film follows a young teenager camping in the woods and helping to rescue the President of the United States when Air Force One is shot down near his campsite.

Samuel L. Jackson just finished his six episodes at Marvel’s Secret invasion series and will next star alongside Uma Thurman in The Killing Rooma dark comedy hitting theaters later this month.

The official synopsis of The Killing Room: “Patrice Capullo has a big problem: her art gallery isn’t making any money. Gordon has an even bigger problem: While arranging beatings for the mafia is lucrative, he and his “colleague” Reggie need a better way to launder their money. Through a chance introduction by Patrice’s drug dealer, the art world meets the underworld and a plan is hatched. The only catch: Patrice needs something to sell. With this, Reggie tapped into his inner artist and created a painting that “sells” instantly at an unbelievably high price. When the hefty price tag for this new mystery artist is accidentally leaked, The Bagman’s art career is born, drawing attention and press, much to the displeasure of his underworld superiors.“The film will hit theaters on April 17, 2019.” September 29th.