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Brian Damage · 01-29-2007, 12:18 PM

HOLLYWOOD - Moviemaker Spike Lee is hunting for the perfect James Brown, so he can make a start on a planned biopic of the soul legend.

Lee, who was picked to direct the film by producer Brian Grazer after he acquired the rights to Brown's life story, plans to act quick while the Godfather of Soul's Christmas Day death is still fresh in people's mind.

He says, "Now that he's passed, it changes everything."

But despite the rush, the Malcolm X director insists he won't be hasty when it comes to picking the right actor to portray Brown--and he insists his star won't be expected to sing.

He adds, "Whoever we have is going to be lip-syncing. We're not trying to impersonate him."

Grazer is confident the film will be an accurate biopic after securing the services of Brown's best friend and confidante Rev. Al Sharpton, who was the first person told of the soul star's death.

Ireneparalegal · 01-29-2007, 01:01 PM

Damn, the man isn't even buried yet (LITERALLY) and he is in a rush to make this bio. The true fans of J.B. will love an accurate portrayal of his life story, one that is made well, not one that is RUSHED.

01-29-2007, 12:18 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Spike Lee on the Hunt for the New James Brown HOLLYWOOD - Moviemaker Spike Lee is hunting for the perfect James Brown, so he can make a start on a planned biopic of the soul legend. Lee, who was picked to direct the film by producer Brian Grazer after he acquired the rights to Brown's life story, plans to act quick while the Godfather of Soul's Christmas Day death is still fresh in people's mind. He says, "Now that he's passed, it changes everything." But despite the rush, the Malcolm X director insists he won't be hasty when it comes to picking the right actor to portray Brown--and he insists his star won't be expected to sing. He adds, "Whoever we have is going to be lip-syncing. We're not trying to impersonate him." Grazer is confident the film will be an accurate biopic after securing the services of Brown's best friend and confidante Rev. Al Sharpton, who was the first person told of the soul star's death.
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01-29-2007, 01:01 PM	#2
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	Damn, the man isn't even buried yet (LITERALLY) and he is in a rush to make this bio. The true fans of J.B. will love an accurate portrayal of his life story, one that is made well, not one that is RUSHED.
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