Regina Hall in talks to star in 'Shaft' sequel

Actor Regina Hall is in negotiation to star along side

Samuel L Jackson

in

'Shaft'

sequel. Tim Story is directing the movie, which is seen as a continuation of the story of the private detective that first appeared in the 1971 action film that became a pop culture phenomenon, according to reporter.


Jackson is reprising the role he first played in John Singleton's 2000 update, with

Jessie T Usher

playing Shaft's son. Richard Roundtree is set to reprise his role as Shaft, while Alexandra Shipp is also returning for the film.

Kenya Barris and

Alex Barnow

have written the script for the sequel.