Samuel L Jackson Unleashes EPIC Defense of Ryan Reynolds Action Comedy Amid Sequel Fallout – You Won't Believe What He Said!
Samuel L Jackson comes to the defense of Ryan Reynolds' action comedy sequel after its disappointing performance, emphasizing the duo's incredible chemistry and thrilling dynamics With the addition of the talented Salma Hayek, this movie franchise promises an exhilarating experience like no other
Summary
Samuel L. Jackson justifies his participation in The Hitman's Bodyguard and its sequel, stating that he signed on to these films for the enjoyment and to collaborate with Ryan Reynolds.The initial screenplay of The Hitman's Bodyguard underwent revisions to suit the incorporation of Jackson and Ryan Reynolds, consequently altering the overall ambiance of the film to that of a buddy-comedy.
Despite The Hitman's Bodyguard sequel's box office and critical disappointment, Samuel L. Jackson remains unfazed as he created the movies simply for enjoyment.
Jackson, who starred in The Hitman's Bodyguard and its sequel, is defending his choice to participate in the films against those who criticize him. He asserts that his motivation was simply to enjoy working with Ryan Reynolds, whom he finds incredibly enjoyable to be around. Jackson acknowledges that the movies may not be considered top-tier, but believes that the chemistry between him and Reynolds makes them worth watching. Furthermore, he emphasizes that their involvement in the films allowed them to alter the tone and make a unique impact.
How Jackson and Reynolds Changed The Hitman’s Bodyguard
The original script for The Hitman’s Bodyguard by Tom O’Connor was included in the 2011 Black List of the top unproduced screenplays. However, it underwent hasty revisions just before filming to accommodate Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson. In a 2017 interview with Vice, Reynolds explained that although the movie was initially intended to be serious, the tone was changed when he and Jackson joined the project. Reynolds defended the shift in tone, stating that the movie would not have worked if it had remained serious.
The decision to rework The Hitman’s Bodyguard as a buddy-comedy, in order to fully showcase Reynolds and Jackson's talents, proved to be the right move, as evidenced by its successful box office performance. The enjoyment that Jackson and Reynolds had while making the film is clearly evident on screen and was well-received by the audience. Unfortunately, not enough of that audience turned out for The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard, which was released after being delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jackson's recent comments indicate that he is unfazed by the underperformance and negative reviews of the sequel to The Hitman's Bodyguard (as evidenced by its low 26% score on Rotten Tomatoes). He made the film purely for enjoyment, without concern for its box office success. With a successful career comprising numerous blockbusters and a lifetime achievement Oscar, Jackson has the freedom to create movies for any motive he chooses.
