5 Biopics That Have Us Buzzing & The Actors Who Will Star In Them was originally published on blackamericaweb.com
1. Upcoming Biopics
With so many legends gone, it’s only right that we pay homage to the greats by sharing their life stories in the form of a…
2. Chadwick Boseman & Jill Scott In “Get On Up”
Getting acting pointers from Mos Def, Jill Scott will be playing James Brown’s second wife, Deirdre “Deedee” Jenkins in the biopic, “Get On Up.” Called…
3. Andre 3000 as Jimi Hendrix
If the resemblance between Andre 3000 and Jimi Hendrix is any indication of how he’ll do playing the late guitarist, then I expect an A+…
4. Chadwick Boseman as James Brown
If you saw Chadwick Boseman as Jackie Robinson in “42” then you already know that he will play an amazing James Brown. Chadwick completely embodied…
5. Nick Cannon as Richard Pryor
The rumor mill is buzzing that Nick Cannon is gearing up to play comedic legend Richard Pryor in an upcoming biopic. Although nothing is confirmed…