Movies
Rex Features
Speaking to MTV News, the director confirmed that Wesley Snipes will play the legendary soul singer, who passed away in 2006.
"We're doing it together," he said. "It's going to happen. He's my man."
However, Lee revealed that the Blade actor will not be singing in the movie, saying: "I want to hear James Brown’s voice. That’s just my personal taste. I know Joaquin Phoenix [as Johnny Cash] in Walk The Line did some of the singing. I’m a purist."
Lee began developing the project in 2007 after acquiring the rights with Paramount Pictures. Snipes reportedly signed on around the same time.
In April 2008, Snipes was sentenced to three years in prison for tax evasion but he remains free while he appeals his sentence.
Movie Reviews
'The Vow' reviewChanning Tatum tries to win back Rachel McAdams in romantic drama The Vow.
At the Movies
This Week's 5 Hottest Movie VideosTrailers for The Avengers and Spider-Man are among this week's highlights in film.
Movies Interviews
Daniel Radcliffe talks 'Woman in Black'The actor talks to Digital Spy about his first post-Potter outing.
Box Office Charts
'Chronicle' leads UK box officeSuperhero drama Chronicle leads the UK box office ahead of Journey 2.
