New Photo from the Upcoming SHAFT Sequel Shows the Shaft Family All Have the Same Style

A new photo from the upcoming Shaft sequel has been released, and it features all three generations of the Shaft family sporting the same outfit.

The cast includes original Shaft actor Richard Roundtree from the 1970s films; Samuel L. Jackson, who played his nephew. John Shaft II, in the 2000 film; and Jessie T. Usher, the newest addition to the Shaft family. He is the estranged son of Jackson's character and a cybersecurity expert.

This is the synopsis that was released for the film:

Shaft is the next chapter in the film franchise featuring the coolest private eye on any New York City block. JJ, aka John Shaft Jr. (Usher), may be a cyber security expert with a degree from MIT, but to uncover the truth behind his best friend’s untimely death, he needs an education only his dad can provide. Absent throughout JJ’s youth, the legendary locked-and-loaded John Shaft (Jackson) agrees to help his progeny navigate Harlem’s heroin-infested underbelly. And while JJ’s own FBI analyst’s badge may clash with his dad’s trademark leather coat, there’s no denying family. Besides, Shaft’s got an agenda of his own, and a score to settle that’s professional and personal.

When previously talking about John Shaft Jr., Jackson offered some additional details saying, “He joins the FBI, which is sort of anti-Shaft family values. So when he comes to me for help, it’s a matter of reshaping him.” He went on to talk about how his character has changed over the years, saying:

“He’s mellowed a bit. He’s not quite as crazy and cynical. Maybe a bit more devil-may-care the last time we saw him. But still an extremely dangerous and funny character.”

The actor also said that one of the things the family has in common is an “eternally cool sense of style… Great clothes. Always great leather.”

Shaft is being directed by Tim Story (Fantastic Four), and it will be released sometime this year.

Are you looking forward to seeing this new Shaft movie?