Eddie Murphy’s Anxious to Play James Brown in a Biopic

March 7th, 2012 - By Brande Victorian

Source: Pop Goes the Week

Eddie Murphy is one of the most animated comedians and actors around so it only makes sense for him to take on the character of James Brown, one of the most animated entertainers of the last century, in a biopic. Eddie thinks so too, which is why he’s in a rush to get the project off the ground. He told BlackTreeTV:

“His story is incredible. Imagine how incredible Ray Charles’ story was. What an incredible job he did, and he’s at the piano. James is doing splits and running and Angel Dust and jumping and shooting up tires. James’ story is bananas. James’ story is sex, drugs, rock and roll and what the f***.”

Eddie is crazy. He said the script for the movie has already been written, but James’ family hasn’t yet given it the green light. Eddie joked that if they don’t hurry up, he’ll be too old to play the part.

“There’s the most incredible script that Spike Lee worked on that’s James Brown. That’s incredible. It has everything in it, but you have to get with the people who have the rights to James’ story.

“I just hope it comes together in the next few years. I’m 50. I ain’t going to be able to do a split in a few years. My split days are coming to an end very shortly.”

It would be nice to see Eddie play a part in something other than a PG comedy for kids (or dressed up like a woman), and he feels the same way.

“That James Brown thing is a great, great piece I wish could come together. It has everything.”

Do you think Eddie Murphy would do a great job playing James Brown?

Brande Victorian is a blogger and culture writer in New York City. Follower her on Twitter at @be_vic.

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  • Humpman22

    I think Don Cheadle sure play James Brown.

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  • http://twitter.com/#!/nikkimermaid nikkimermaid

    wow, this is great. I think eddie would do an amazing job! could be Oscar worthy if done right

  • http://twitter.com/#!/nikkimermaid nikkimermaid

    wow, this is great. I think eddie would do an amazing job! could be Oscar worthy if done right

  • Rayreswill

    After reading Eddie’s quote summing up James Brown’s life attitude, I’m a little worried about how “truthful” this version of his life would be. James seemed to be a very serious person–serious about business, and serious about the quality of his music and performances. That’s the side of I’d want to see in a biopic. Eddie seems too fascinated by his “showbiz” side. If the story is balanced, fine. If it’s a parody about doing drugs, splits and screams, no thanks.

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