Question 1

How did the idea for 'Action Jackson' originate?

Accepted Answer

Carl Weathers came up with the idea on the set of 'Predator' in 1987, during conversations with producer Joel Silver about their shared love of 1970s blaxploitation films.

Question 2

What is the central conflict in 'Action Jackson'?

Accepted Answer

A tough Detroit cop seeks vengeance against a power-hungry auto magnate who is systematically eliminating his competition.

Question 3

Which actors from 'Predator' also appear in 'Action Jackson'?

Accepted Answer

Bill Duke and Sonny Landham, who were costars in 'Predator', also appear in this film.

Question 4

Why did 'Action Jackson' never become a franchise despite initial plans?

Accepted Answer

A planned sequel was scrapped after the film company sold the rights to Sony Pictures, which later sold its library to Warner Bros., where the plans languished.

Question 5

Who directed 'Action Jackson'?

Accepted Answer

Craig R. Baxley directed the film.

Question 6

How did Carl Weathers come up with the idea for Action Jackson?

Accepted Answer

Weathers conceived the film on the set of Predator (1987) while talking with producer Joel Silver about their shared love of 1970s blaxploitation films.

Question 7

Which Predator costars also appear in Action Jackson?

Accepted Answer

Bill Duke and Sonny Landham, who both starred in Predator, also appear in this film.

Question 8

What discrepancy exists between Jericho Jackson's age and Carl Weathers' age during filming?

Accepted Answer

Jackson's stolen police ID shows a birth date making him about 50, but Carl Weathers was only 39 when filming started.

Question 9

What happened to the planned Action Jackson franchise?

Accepted Answer

The studio hoped for a franchise, but after rights changes between companies, plans languished and no sequel was made.

Question 10

Who directed Action Jackson?

Accepted Answer

Craig R. Baxley directed the film.

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