Samuel L. Jackson to make an appearance on Generations on Friday 31 May

Award-winning American actor Samuel L Jackson is set to make an appearance on Generations.  The actor who was in the country in March to shoot a film also found time to appear on the most popular soapie in South Africa.



While Samuel L Jackson character name is unknown, his role will advise Khetiwe when she finds herself in a tricky situation with Khubone.The episode will be screened on Friday 31 May.

The American actor tweeted this image of the Generations crew while he was in South Africa.

And it also seems the star has made good friends with one of the local actors Menzi Ngubane whom he fondly said about on Twitter: "Found Menzi!!! My Dawg lookin good".

Jackson also spent much time in the Johannesburg's CBD snapping at street vendors, taxi drivers and even women getting their hair done on the streets. He also visited the countries most popular township Soweto, took time out to play golf and even made an appearance at the South Africa Film and Television Awards.

Jackson has appeared in over 100 films including Django Unchained, Snakes on a Plane and The Negotiator.