When the camera shifts to Ptolemy's perspective, images shown are blurry, limiting the viewer to a small portion of clear image at the center of the screen. This effect mimics eyesight on people with dementia and their perception of the world - they cannot see clearly or properly, making it difficult to keep routines like walking around, without injuries or disorienting episodes.
Samuel L. Jackson approached Walter Mosley many years ago after having read the novel. As a passion project for Mr. Jackson, it was quite moving to see the performances. It is a tough story in many ways, but ultimately it is one about love, family, and duty.
Samuel L. Jackson and Walton Goggins worked together in "Django Unchained" and "The Hateful Eight."
Christone "Kingfish" Ingram is the blues singer in episode 5 in the cathouse. Christone born January 19, 1999) is an American blues guitarist and singer from Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States, who became a well-known performer as a teenager. His debut album, Kingfish, was released in May 2019. In addition to his own albums, musicians he has recorded with include Eric Gales, Buddy Guy and Keb Mo. He has shared the stage with well-known blues artists and younger blues musicians such as the Tedeschi Trucks Band, Samantha Fish, and others
Samuel L Jackson talks about the superhero Thor in one episode. Samuel L Jackson plays Nick Fury in the Marvel Cinematic Universe where Thor "The God Of Thunder" and his father Odin are characters.