Samuel L. Jackson says yes
This comment comes from a post about Samuel L. Jackson signing a crazy deal that will have him appearing in nine upcoming Marvel comic book movies as Nick Fury. The first comment notes that “Much as I love him, the man really does take a shotgun approach to what parts he’ll play.” Later on a commenter asks “Has Jackson ever turned down a role?”
Astro Zombie plays with this idea further:
I have a theory that, once per month, Revolution Studios receives this call:
Samuel L Jackson: Yes, this is Sam Jackson. I’m calling because there has been some kind of a mistake. I just got a residual check for something called XXX, and I was never in that movie.
Secretary: Yes you were, Mr. Jackson.
Samuel L Jackson: Listen, I’m not one to turn down free money when it’s given to me, but I figure the least I can do is give you a chance to correct a mistake when you make one. I was never in that movie.
Secretary: We went through this last month.
Samuel L Jackson: We may go through it again next month. Sam Jackson doesn’t do pornos!
Secretary: It’s not a porno film, Mr. Jackson. It’s an adventure film that starred Vin Diesel.
Samuel L Jackson: Never met the man.
Secretary: You were in xXx with him. You played a character named Augusta Gibbons.
Samuel L Jackson: Nope.
Secretary: Look it up on IMDB, sir. I can wait.
Samuel L Jackson: I will. I will do just that.
(Beat)
Samuel L Jackson: Okay, the Internet is saying I was in that movie. But I feel sure I would remember it.
Secretary: You were in it, Mr. Jackson.
Samuel L Jackson: It says I was in all sorts of movies I never made. What the hell is Soul Men? S.W.A.T? That’s a teevee show!
Secretary: You were in all of them, sir.
Samuel L Jackson: I’ll take your money. But don’t lie to me. I mean, The Caveman’s Valentine? That’s not even a real movie. (#)
