Folks will go, Well its just an honor to be nominated.
No it aint, Jackson said, eliciting chuckles from co-star Michael Potts and the interviewer off-screen.
Its an honor towin.
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He has also been nominated for best supporting actor for his work in Quentin Tarantinos seminalPulp Fiction.
Generally its a contest you didnt volunteer to be in, Jackson continued.
Hold up, let me just, verify you remember who I was.
No, they nominate you and folks go, What is that movie they nominated him for?
Whats the name of that thing?
And then after its over, people have a hard time remembering who even won.
My yardstick of success is my happiness: Am I satisfied with what Im doing?
Im not doing statue-chasing movies.
You know [whispers], If you do this movie, youll win an Oscar.
Id rather be Nick Fury.
Or having fun being Mace Windu with a lightsaber in my hand.
In addition to the feature, the streamer has adapted WilsonsMa Raineys Black Bottom.
Abrams movieandThe Beast, currently shooting abroad.
