The James Brown biopic has been in the works for some time now. Back in 2006, Spike Lee joined the Paramount project to direct and rewrite a script that had already been revised by Feeling Minnesota scribe Steve Baigelman and Jezz and John-Henry Butterworth ( Fair Game ). In the most exciting (and recent) development yet though, producers have begun meeting with actors about the lead part — including Eddie Murphy and one recording artist that will definitely surprise you.
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Which Recording Artist Is Competing With Eddie Murphy to Star in the James Brown Biopic?
