Samuel L. Jackson Seeks Answers In The Last Days Of Ptolemy Grey Trailer
Samuel L. Jackson battles to remember in the trailer for Apple's new drama, The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey. Based on the book by Walter Mosley, Jackson stars as the titular Ptolemy, a man with severe dementia who takes an experimental treatment that returns his memories at the cost of his life. Ptolemy uses his remaining months and rediscovered memories to uncover the truth surrounding a lost loved one, all while seeking out a long-forgotten treasure. Jackson, who also acts as the show's executive producer, is joined by Marsha Stephanie Blake, Walton Goggins, and Judas and the Black Messiah's Dominique Fishback, with BAFTA-winner Ramin Bahrani directing.
Revealed by Apple TV, the first teaser for The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey shows Jackson in an emotionally heavy lead role. The trailer shows Jackson's Ptolemy both before taking the life-changing drug, as the dementia-stricken man struggles with day-to-day life, as well as after accepting the groundbreaking medication. While benefiting from the clarity of the new treatment, Jackson reveals he intends to hunt down a treasure, once stolen by his uncle, as his condition begins to deteriorate. Check out the trailer below:
Check out the trailer on YouTube.
Despite initially struggling to attract the viewership seen by its competitors, Apple TV+ is finally beginning to find its feet. This year alone the streaming service is adding an incredible amount of shows to its roster, including workplace thriller Severence and the Jared Let-led drama WeCrashed. The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey, with its strong cast and emotionally-charged premise, looks to be a promising addition to Apple's ever-expanding collection of quality dramas. Jackson will add another career-defining role to his résumé when The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey begins streaming this March.
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