Brian Grazer and Mick Jagger To Produce James Brown Biopic Directed By ‘The Help’s’ Tate Taylor
Posted on Monday, October 22nd, 2012 by Germain Lussier
The Godfather of Soul, James Brown, will soon have his life portrayed on the big screen. Oscar-winning producer Brian Grazer is teaming up with legendary rock star Mick Jagger to producer a still untitled film, directed by Tate Taylor (The Help) from a screenplay by Jez & John-Henry Butterworth (Fair Game). Grazer has been trying to get this movie done for the better part of a decade and, at one point before his passing, Brown was actively involved.
With financing in place, the producers will now look for distribution and – most importantly – an actor to play the lead. Read more after the jump. Read More »
