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Samuel L. Jackson’s perfect reaction to seeing himself as Mace Windu at blockbuster Lucas Museum opening

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Samuel L. Jackson showed his iconic reaction upon encountering a life-sized Mace Windu figure at the grand opening gala of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles Saturday night. The museum, founded by George and Mellody Hobson Lucas, features over 1,300 pieces across 30 galleries from a collection of around 40,000 works dedicated to visual storytelling. The event included an aerial drone show narrated by Oprah Winfrey and Jackson, alongside appearances by numerous film industry legends such as Steven Spielberg and Tyler Perry.

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At the opening night gala of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles' Exposition Park, Samuel L. Jackson had a viral moment when he encountered a life-sized figure of his character Mace Windu from "Star Wars." In footage captured by Deadline, Jackson paused and did a double take before smiling widely upon seeing the Jedi figure dressed in full robes.

The museum, founded by legendary filmmaker George Lucas and his wife Mellody Hobson, focuses on visual storytelling. After overcoming legal and political challenges in San Francisco and Chicago, it is now set to open to the public on Tuesday. The gala featured a star-studded lineup including directors like Steven Spielberg, Christopher Nolan, and Peter Jackson.

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Samuel L. Jackson provided what fans are calling the “perfect reaction” after coming face to face with a life-sized figure of his beloved “Star Wars” character during opening night gala of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art Saturday. asserted

fans → provide → Art

In a viral clip captured by Deadline, Jackson is seen walking through one of the museum’s sprawling galleries before stopping dead in his tracks. asserted

Jackson → capture → tracks

Jackson then does a classic double take at the Mace Windu figure, dressed in full Jedi robes, before breaking into a wide grin. asserted

Jackson → do → grin

The Lucas Museum, founded by legendary filmmaker George Lucas and his wife Mellody Hobson, is dedicated entirely to the art of visual storytelling and will open its doors to the public on Tuesday in Los Angeles’ historic Exposition Park. asserted

Museum → found → Park

The couple had attempted to set up the museum in San Francisco and Chicago, but after facing legal and political hurdles in both cities, they eventually landed in Los Angeles, according to the Deadline. uncertain

they → attempt → Deadline

The guests assembled on the museum’s rooftop at 9 p.m. for an extraordinary aerial spectacle produced by Nova Sky Stories and narrated live by Oprah Winfrey and Jackson. asserted

guests → assemble → Winfrey

The synchronized drone show, swirling above the crowd, depicted pop-culture icons like “Star Wars’” R2-D2 and Marvel’s Captain America, alongside tributes to celebrated fine art pieces including Banksy’s Girl with Balloon and the works of Frida Kahlo. asserted

show → synchronize → Kahlo

The opening night drew a powerhouse lineup of industry legends including Steven Spielberg, Christopher Nolan, Francis Ford Coppola, Peter Jackson, Guillermo del Toro, Spike Lee, Denis Villeneuve, Ron Howard, Jon Favreau, Edgar Wright, Lee Daniels, John Landis, Jon M. Chu, Frank Miller, DB Weiss, David Benioff and Matthew Robbins. asserted

night → draw → Spielberg

The star-studded guest list also featured Robert De Niro, Tyler Perry, Bryce Dallas Howard, Nathan Fielder, cinematographer Caleb Deschanel, producer Frank Marshall, and French artist JR. Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry asserted

list → stud → Trudeau

The Lucas Museum focuses on visual storytelling across centuries, housing over 1,300 pieces on active display across 30 galleries drawn from a total collection of around 40,000 works. asserted

Museum → focus → works

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