Samuel L. Jackson, Alexandra Shipp attend 'Shaft' premiere (24 images)

The cast of "Shaft" attend the premiere of the film on Monday in New York City. The film is a sequel to the movie of the same name that was released in 2000.

Cast members, from left to right, Jessie T. Usher, Regina Hall, Samuel L. Jackson, Alexandra Shipp and Richard Roundtree arrive on the red carpet. Photo by Serena Xu-Ning/UPI

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Samuel L. Jackson (L) and wife LaTanya Richardson of "U.S. Marshals" arrive on the red carpet. Jackson plays John Shaft II in the film. Photo by Serena Xu-Ning/UPI

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Cast member Alexandra Shipp. Photo by Serena Xu-Ning/UPI

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Cast member Regina Hall. Photo by Serena Xu-Ning/UPI

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