In a surprise opening to Kendrick Lamar's halftime performance during Super Bowl LIX, Samuel L. Jackson went front and center dressed as Uncle Sam before introducing Lamar to the stage. In line with the theme of "The Great American Game," Jackson was dressed in full red, white and blue garb to introduce the act and then play a role within it.

Sporting a star-spangled suit, Jackson welcomed viewers to the halftime show with a hearty, "Salutations, it's your Uncle Sam.""Salutations, it's your Uncle Sam, and this is the great American game."Samuel L.

From the songs he performed to the surprise guests, here's what you need to know about Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show