Deadline is reporting that Tate Taylor, director if The Help, is in negotiations to direct a biopic of music legend James Brown. The film is being produced by Brian Grazer and Rolling Stones front man Mick Jagger.
Jagger:
“It’s a great honor to be involved with a project as rich as the story of the legendary James Brown. He was a mesmerizing performer with a fascinating life.”
Per Deadline “the story charts a young boy’s rise from extreme poverty and violence to become The Godfather Of Soul, one of the most influential black artists in history whose career spanned six decades.”
Brown’s widow, Tommie Rae Brown:
“I am deeply honored that Mick Jagger and Brian Grazer, two of my husband James Brown’s favorite people, have entered into a partnership to bring his inspirational story to the big screen.”
And his daughter, Deanna Brown Thomas:
“My...
Jagger:
“It’s a great honor to be involved with a project as rich as the story of the legendary James Brown. He was a mesmerizing performer with a fascinating life.”
Per Deadline “the story charts a young boy’s rise from extreme poverty and violence to become The Godfather Of Soul, one of the most influential black artists in history whose career spanned six decades.”
Brown’s widow, Tommie Rae Brown:
“I am deeply honored that Mick Jagger and Brian Grazer, two of my husband James Brown’s favorite people, have entered into a partnership to bring his inspirational story to the big screen.”
And his daughter, Deanna Brown Thomas:
“My...
- 10/23/2012
- by Philip Sticco
- LRMonline.com
The Help director Tate Taylor is currently in negotiations to direct a feature film biopic of musical legend James Brown. The movie is being produced by Image Entertainment's Brian Grazer and The Rolling Stone's Mick Jagger is also along for the ride as a producer!
The film was written by Jez Butterworth and John-Henry Butterworth (Birthday Girl, The Last Legion, Fair Game). According to Deadline, "the story charts a young boy’s rise from extreme poverty and violence to become The Godfather Of Soul, one of the most influential black artists in history whose career spanned six decades. Grazer started the project at a time when the singer himself was an active part in its development, before he died in late 2006."
Well, it's cool to see the project finally moving forward again after all this years. This is a passion project for Grazer who has said Brown was "one of the most electric,...
The film was written by Jez Butterworth and John-Henry Butterworth (Birthday Girl, The Last Legion, Fair Game). According to Deadline, "the story charts a young boy’s rise from extreme poverty and violence to become The Godfather Of Soul, one of the most influential black artists in history whose career spanned six decades. Grazer started the project at a time when the singer himself was an active part in its development, before he died in late 2006."
Well, it's cool to see the project finally moving forward again after all this years. This is a passion project for Grazer who has said Brown was "one of the most electric,...
- 10/23/2012
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Sheila Lussier, Satya Vanii and Jeanette Turner attend Tommi Rae Brown hosts Birthday Party at the Rainbow Bar in Hollywood. Photo copyright Winston Burris / PR Photos. Lewis Taylor, Jeanette Turner, Sheila Lussier and H. Douglas Daniel attend Tommi Rae Brown hosts Birthday Party at the Rainbow Bar in Hollywood. Photo copyright Winston Burris / PR Photos. Tommi Rae Brown hosts Birthday Party at the Rainbow Bar in Hollywood. Photo copyright Winston Burris / PR Photos. Tommi Rae Brown hosts Birthday Party at the Rainbow Bar in Hollywood. Photo copyright Winston Burris / PR Photos. Tommi Rae Brown hosts Birthday Party at the Rainbow Bar in Hollywood. Photo copyright Winston Burris / PR Photos. 05/21/2011...
- 5/24/2011
- by M&C
- Monsters and Critics
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