{
  "id": 5179685,
  "title": "Samuel L. Jackson battles terrorists from inside his presidential super-car in The Beast trailer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/samuel-l-jackson-battles-terrorists-from-inside-his-presidential",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-02T16:05:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The A.V. Club",
    "slug": "the-a-v-club",
    "url": "https://www.avclub.com/the-beast-trailer-samuel-l-jackson"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Samuel L. Jackson stars in the trailer for Renny Harlin's upcoming film, The Beast, in which he portrays the President of the United States. The President finds himself in a precarious situation as his presidential limo, codenamed The Beast, becomes the target of terrorists. In this action-packed film, Jackson's President must confront a formidable threat and employ his formidable skills to protect his nation.\n\nThe Beast is not just a regular vehicle; it is a heavily armored and armed presidential limo with a host of secret, taxpayer-funded gadgets designed to ensure the President's safety. As the trailer promises, this action-packed film, directed by Renny Harlin and featuring genre veterans Samuel L. Jackson and Joel Kinnaman, delivers non-stop excitement.\n\nJackson's President is not only responsible for safeguarding the nation but also for teaching a wounded Secret Service agent, portrayed by Joel Kinnaman, how to properly pronounce the phrase \"motherfucker.\" The trailer showcases the President's resourcefulness and determination as he navigates the dangerous situation, making use of every weapon at his disposal to outmaneuver the terrorists. This thrilling trailer hints at a cinematic experience that combines action, suspense, and political intrigue.",
  "summary": "The Renny Harlin-directed thriller roars into cinemas on October 9.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}