Fan Casting Samuel L. Jackson as Ellis Boyd "Red" Redding in The Shawshank Redemption

clownprinceofcasting made this fan casting suggestion on August 5, 2020. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

Samuel L. Jackson

76 years old

Samuel Leroy Jackson (born December 21, 1948) is an American actor and producer. One of the most widely recognized actors of his generation, the films in which he has appeared have collectively gro...

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Ellis Boyd Red Redding in The Shawshank Redemption

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Samuel L. Jackson

Ellis Boyd "Red" Redding

The Shawshank Redemption

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The Shawshank Redemption

Fear can hold you prisoner. Hope can set you free.

by Stephen King

Andy Dufresne is sentenced to two consecutive life terms in prison for the murders of his wife and her lover and is sentenced to a tough prison. However, only Andy knows he didn't commit the crimes...

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Samuel L. Jackson is known for his roles in Avengers: Infinity War, Iron Man, and The Avengers. He has been suggested by fans for 9,612 roles on myCast, including Best in Best & Worst Comic Book Castings. Similar actors include Denzel Washington, Idris Elba, and Keith David. Samuel L. Jackson was suggested to play Ellis Boyd "Red" Redding in The Shawshank Redemption by clownprinceofcasting. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Idris Elba, Will Smith, and Denzel Washington. The Shawshank Redemption has 16 roles, including Andy Dufresne, Samuel Norton, and Tommy Williams.

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Samuel L. Jackson

76 years old

Fan Casting

The Shawshank Redemption

Fear can hold you prisoner. Hope can set you free.

by Stephen King

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