Joining writing forces with Kenya Barris, director Tim Story visits The Treatment to talk reviving the "Shaft" franchise starring Samuel L. Jackson. Portraying a story involving John Shaft's adult son, Story discusses trying to bridge the generational gap between Shaft Sr. and Jr. to reflect a modern perspective all while preserving the essence of the classic character, staying as far away from parody as possible.
Tim Story: "Shaft’’
Tim Story Attached courtesy The Collins Jackson Agency
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