Samuel L. Jackson Shares Spotlight with Original 'Shaft' Star Richard Roundtree at Reboot's Premiere
Three generations ofShaftcharacters gathered together at the premiere of the new film in New York City on Monday, with Richard Roundtree, Samuel L. Jackson, and Jessie T. Usher posing for pictures just days before the film’s June 14th release. Roundtree was the originalShaftstar, and the 76-year-old is once again playing the role of John Shaft I, with Jackson, 70, playing John Shaft II. Meanwhile, 27-year-old franchise newcomer Usher will portray John Shaft Jr....