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Mark Meszoros

Samuel L. Jackson long has wanted to see an adaptation of ‘The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey’

Samuel L. Jackson has been dealt pretty good cards when it comes to aging.

“I was fortunate enough to be blessed with a really great gene pool,” the actor said. “There’s a lot of Alzheimer’s in my family, but people live a long time, too.”

The history of Alzheimer’s disease in his family is a big reason why the prolific performer — whose notable big-screen credits include “Pulp Fiction,” “Unbreakable” and “Black Snake Moan”– long has been captivated by Walter Mosley’s 2010 novel, “The Last Days of Grey.”

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