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The Dreamgirls actor will play the part of Nathaniel Anthony Ayers, a schizophrenic homeless musician whose ambition is to play at the Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Based on a 12-part series of articles that was written by Los Angeles Times columnist Steve Lopez called 'From Skid Row to Disney Hall', it will be directed by Pride and Prejudice's Joe Wright.
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