James Brown Biopic In The Greenlight - CAST WHO?

I feel really good about a biopic about the quite legendary "Godfather of Soul," James Brown. As the most popular sampled recording artist in music - largely due to hip hop, James Brown has to be relevant to music, pop culture, Black culture and indeed worthy of the silver screen treatment. Afterall James Brown was one of the first to declare, "I am Black and I'm proud." Enough for me!

James Brown’s daughter, Dr. Yamma Brown says, "the project is in limbo right now." A few years ago auteur filmmaker, Spike Lee, was attached to direct with uber-producer, Brian Grazer overseeing the project. Nice mix.

As for casting, an unknown is essential, although there has been talk of Eddie Murphy, Chris Brown and Usher. Murphy is too familiar with his Saturday Night Live Celebrity Hot Tub skit. Usher, well he is no actor. And Chris Brown - strikethrough his name immediately. Thus we have a clean slate.

This is the ideal and perfect place to begin. James Brown's life is so rich of possibilities and crosses so many hurdles in American society. This young gospel singer from the American south raises to be one of our most iconic and influential figures in secular music. He worked hard and died filthy rich.

Looking forward to this one.