Thankfully, there was a silver lining.

Jackson also gushed about her to the outlet, noting, “We know each other very well.”

He often pleaded with her to miss out on awards shows or to come back as soon as possible.

Brie Larson and Samuel L. Jackson hugging

As a result, a relieved Larson invited him to play the part, and Jackson happily obliged.

And I was like, ‘kindly.

I need to be with my pal.

Brie Larson and Samuel L. Jackson posing for photos

Don’t let me do it alone!'"

You have to be strong now.'"

The actor asserted, “She’s not going to let any of that stuff destroy her.

Brie Larson and Samuel L. Jackson at a press conference

[…] She is who she is, and she’s genuinely that.”

He’s my favorite scene partner."

Her co-star enthusiastically echoed the same sentiment.