Determined Edinburgh superfan 'camps out for 15 hours to meet Samuel L Jackson'
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An Edinburgh superfan camped out for 15 hours in hopes of meeting his favourite actor.
Matt, who has been a lifelong fan of Samuel L Jackson, had his 'dream come true' after meeting one of the most recognisable actors of our time. He was armed 'only with hope and a homemade sign'.
Jackson is understood be in the capital filming a project named Ghostwriter. Cast and crew for the movie were on Candlemaker Row over the weekend, with the Warner Bros van spotted on the street as eager fans gathered.
The cast is said to include Glen Powell, Jenna Ortega, Emma Mackey and Samuel L. Jackson. Warner Bros have kept details for the movie under wraps, though it appears to be a sci-fi.
It's also understood be coming to cinemas in 2026.
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Matt's partner, Rosie, told Edinburgh Live: "Matt finally had his dream come true this week when the legendary actor was spotted filming scenes for his new movie Ghostwriter in the city.
"Determined not to miss his hero, Matt camped out for 15 hours near the filming location with snacks, a fold-up chair, and unshakable optimism. Armed with only hope and a homemade sign that read 'I've had it with these motherlovin' waits!' he finally got the moment he'd waited a lifetime for.
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"Jackson waved, smiled and in Matt's words 'acknowledged me like I was in Pulp Fiction!' A photo shows Matt beaming with two thumbs up moments after the sighting, calling it the best day of my life, hands down.
"Matt says he'll be back out just in case he can make it into the background of a scene."
Production for the film is understood to be ongoing. Fans first spotted the Warner Bros crew in Holyrood Park on Tuesday, June 3.
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