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On August 26, 2013 Universal Studios added ] to play the lead role of James Brown.<ref name=Chadwick>{{cite news|last=Kroll|first=Justin|title=’42′ Star Chadwick Boseman to Play James Brown|url=http://variety.com/2013/film/news/42-chadwick-boseman-jim-brown-imagine-uni-1200585911/|accessdate=December 22, 2013|newspaper=variety.com|date=August 28, 2013}}</ref> On September 17, Universal announced an open casting call for actors, musicians and extras for different roles in the biopic, which held on September 21.<ref name=shadowandact>{{cite news|last=A. Obenson|first=Tambay|title=Casting Call For Universal's James Brown Biopic - Actors, Musicians, Extras...|url=http://blogs.indiewire.com/shadowandact/casting-call-for-universals-james-brown-biopic-actors-musicians-extras|accessdate=December 22, 2013|newspaper=indiewire.com|date=September 17, 2013}}</ref> Later on September 30, Taylor added ] to play Susie Brown and ] to play Aunt Honey.<ref name=Viola>{{cite news|last=Fleming Jr|first=Mike|title=Tate Taylor Reunites With ‘The Help’s Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer On James Brown Pic|url=http://www.deadline.com/2013/09/tate-taylor-reunites-with-the-helps-viola-davis-octavia-spencer-on-james-brown-pic/|accessdate=December 22, 2013|newspaper=deadline.com|date=September 30, 2013}}</ref> On October 21, ] joined the cast of film to portray ], Brown's longtime friend.<ref name=Nelsan>{{cite news|last=Gallagher|first=Brian|title=Nelsan Ellis Joins the James Brown Biopic Get on Up|url=http://www.movieweb.com/news/nelsan-ellis-joins-the-james-brown-biopic-get-on-up|accessdate=December 23, 2013|newspaper=movieweb.com|date=October 21, 2013}}</ref> ] joined the cast on October 23, to play the role of Brown's father Joseph "Joe" James.<ref name=Lennie>{{cite news|last=Kroll|first=Justin|title=‘Walking Dead’ Actor 'Lennie James' Joins James Brown Biopic ‘Get on Up’|url=http://variety.com/2013/film/news/walking-dead-actor-james-brown-get-on-up-1200752711/|accessdate=December 23, 2013|newspaper=variety.com|date=October 23, 2013}}</ref> On October 24, Universal added ] to cast of the film to play a ] envoy named Corporal Dooley.<ref name=DuMont>{{cite news|last=Sneider|first=Jeff|title=‘Treme’ Star James DuMont Joins James Brown Biopic ‘Get on Up’|url=http://www.thewrap.com/treme-star-james-dumont-joins-james-brown-biopic-get-exclusive/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=treme-star-james-dumont-joins-james-brown-biopic-get-exclusive|accessdate=December 23, 2013|newspaper=thewrap.com|date=October 24, 2013}}</ref> On October 30, 2013 ] also joined the cast of the film.<ref name=Kirk>{{cite news|title=Kirk Bovill Tapped for James Brown Biopic, Get On Up|url=http://www.pr.com/press-release/524575|accessdate=14 March 2014|newspaper=pr.com|date=30 October 2013}}</ref> ] and ] was added to cast in ''Get On Up'' on October 31, Scott will play Brown's wife while Aykroyd will play Ben Bart, the President of one of ]'s largest talent agencies ].<ref name=Jill>{{cite news|last=Kit|first=Borys|title=Dan Aykroyd, Jill Scott Join James Brown Biopic 'Get On Up'|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/dan-aykroyd-jill-scott-join-652351|accessdate=December 23, 2013|newspaper=hollywoodreporter.com|date=October 31, 2013}}</ref> | On August 26, 2013 Universal Studios added ] to play the lead role of James Brown.<ref name=Chadwick>{{cite news|last=Kroll|first=Justin|title=’42′ Star Chadwick Boseman to Play James Brown|url=http://variety.com/2013/film/news/42-chadwick-boseman-jim-brown-imagine-uni-1200585911/|accessdate=December 22, 2013|newspaper=variety.com|date=August 28, 2013}}</ref> On September 17, Universal announced an open casting call for actors, musicians and extras for different roles in the biopic, which held on September 21.<ref name=shadowandact>{{cite news|last=A. Obenson|first=Tambay|title=Casting Call For Universal's James Brown Biopic - Actors, Musicians, Extras...|url=http://blogs.indiewire.com/shadowandact/casting-call-for-universals-james-brown-biopic-actors-musicians-extras|accessdate=December 22, 2013|newspaper=indiewire.com|date=September 17, 2013}}</ref> Later on September 30, Taylor added ] to play Susie Brown and ] to play Aunt Honey.<ref name=Viola>{{cite news|last=Fleming Jr|first=Mike|title=Tate Taylor Reunites With ‘The Help’s Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer On James Brown Pic|url=http://www.deadline.com/2013/09/tate-taylor-reunites-with-the-helps-viola-davis-octavia-spencer-on-james-brown-pic/|accessdate=December 22, 2013|newspaper=deadline.com|date=September 30, 2013}}</ref> On October 21, ] joined the cast of film to portray Famous Flame ], Brown's longtime friend.<ref name=Nelsan>{{cite news|last=Gallagher|first=Brian|title=Nelsan Ellis Joins the James Brown Biopic Get on Up|url=http://www.movieweb.com/news/nelsan-ellis-joins-the-james-brown-biopic-get-on-up|accessdate=December 23, 2013|newspaper=movieweb.com|date=October 21, 2013}}</ref> ] joined the cast on October 23, to play the role of Brown's father Joseph "Joe" James.<ref name=Lennie>{{cite news|last=Kroll|first=Justin|title=‘Walking Dead’ Actor 'Lennie James' Joins James Brown Biopic ‘Get on Up’|url=http://variety.com/2013/film/news/walking-dead-actor-james-brown-get-on-up-1200752711/|accessdate=December 23, 2013|newspaper=variety.com|date=October 23, 2013}}</ref> On October 24, Universal added ] to cast of the film to play a ] envoy named Corporal Dooley.<ref name=DuMont>{{cite news|last=Sneider|first=Jeff|title=‘Treme’ Star James DuMont Joins James Brown Biopic ‘Get on Up’|url=http://www.thewrap.com/treme-star-james-dumont-joins-james-brown-biopic-get-exclusive/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=treme-star-james-dumont-joins-james-brown-biopic-get-exclusive|accessdate=December 23, 2013|newspaper=thewrap.com|date=October 24, 2013}}</ref> On October 30, 2013 ] also joined the cast of the film.<ref name=Kirk>{{cite news|title=Kirk Bovill Tapped for James Brown Biopic, Get On Up|url=http://www.pr.com/press-release/524575|accessdate=14 March 2014|newspaper=pr.com|date=30 October 2013}}</ref> ] and ] was added to cast in ''Get On Up'' on October 31, Scott will play Brown's wife while Aykroyd will play Ben Bart, the President of one of ]'s largest talent agencies ].<ref name=Jill>{{cite news|last=Kit|first=Borys|title=Dan Aykroyd, Jill Scott Join James Brown Biopic 'Get On Up'|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/dan-aykroyd-jill-scott-join-652351|accessdate=December 23, 2013|newspaper=hollywoodreporter.com|date=October 31, 2013}}</ref> | ||
On November 3, Universal added ] in the film to portray the role of Baby Roy, a member of Brown's band.<ref name=Keith>{{cite news|title=Keith Robinson Joins James Brown Pic ‘Get On Up’|url=http://www.deadline.com/2013/11/walking-with-dinosaurs-john-leguizamo-justin-long-keith-robinson-joins-james-brown-pic-get-on-up-rutger-hauer-to-aid-john-cusack-kickback/|accessdate=December 23, 2013|newspaper=deadline.com|date=November 3, 2013}}</ref> On November 14, ] also joined the cast to play a role of a singer ].<ref name=Tika>{{cite news|title=Tika Sumpter Cast In James Brown Biopic ‘Get On Up’|url=http://www.deadline.com/2013/11/tika-sumpter-cast-in-james-brown-biopic-get-on-up-boyd-kestner-natalie-imbruglia-topline-indie-comedy-little-loopers/|accessdate=December 23, 2013|newspaper=deadline.com|date=14 November 2013}}</ref> There was a rumor that ] may join the film to play ].<ref>{{cite news|title=Might Taraji P. Henson Be Playing Tammi Terrell In 'Get On Up,' The James Brown Biopic?|url=http://blogs.indiewire.com/shadowandact/might-taraji-p-henson-be-playing-tammi-terrell-in-get-on-up-the-james-brown-biopic|accessdate=December 23, 2013|newspaper=indiewire.com|date=18 November 2013}}</ref> ] joined cast on November 19, to play ].<ref name=Nick>{{cite news|title=Mick Jagger-Produced James Brown Biopic Casts 'Nick Eversman' as Mick Jagger|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/mick-jagger-produced-james-brown-657876|accessdate=December 23, 2013|newspaper=hollywoodreporter.com|date=19 November 2013}}</ref> On December 9, 2013, it became public that Brandon Mychal Smith was selected to portray Brown's musical idol Little Richard.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://btscelebs.com/2013/12/09/disneys-brandon-mychal-smith-to-portray-little-richard/ |title=Disney’s Brandon Mychal Smith to Portray Little Richard |publisher=Btscelebs |date=2013-12-09 |accessdate=2014-07-20}}</ref> On December 20, ] joined the film to portray the role ], a music producer.<ref name=Josh>{{cite news|last=Sneider|first=Jeff|title=‘Cougar Town’ Star Josh Hopkins to Play James Brown’s Producer in ‘Get on Up’|url=http://www.thewrap.com/cougar-town-star-josh-hopkins-play-james-browns-producer-get/|accessdate=December 23, 2013|newspaper=thewrap.com|date=December 20, 2013}}</ref> After the shooting wrapped up in Natchez, MS, the production was looking for extras to begin shoot on January 6, 2014, they will film a concert scene that'll be set in ] in 1971.<ref name=Extras>{{cite news|title=Extras needed in Jackson, MS for the James Brown biopic ‘Get On Up’|url=http://www.onlocationvacations.com/2013/12/27/extras-needed-in-jackson-ms-for-the-james-brown-biopic-get-on-up/|accessdate=December 27, 2013|newspaper=onlocationvacations.com|date=December 27, 2013}}</ref> There was again a call on January 6, 2014 for extras to film some daytime's scenes in ] on January 7, 2014.<ref name=6January>{{cite news|title="Get On Up" Call for Film Extras|url=http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/events/2014/jan/06/7438/|accessdate=January 16, 2014|newspaper=jacksonfreepress.com|date=January 6, 2014}}</ref> | On November 3, Universal added ] in the film to portray the role of Baby Roy, a member of Brown's band.<ref name=Keith>{{cite news|title=Keith Robinson Joins James Brown Pic ‘Get On Up’|url=http://www.deadline.com/2013/11/walking-with-dinosaurs-john-leguizamo-justin-long-keith-robinson-joins-james-brown-pic-get-on-up-rutger-hauer-to-aid-john-cusack-kickback/|accessdate=December 23, 2013|newspaper=deadline.com|date=November 3, 2013}}</ref> On November 14, ] also joined the cast to play a role of a singer ].<ref name=Tika>{{cite news|title=Tika Sumpter Cast In James Brown Biopic ‘Get On Up’|url=http://www.deadline.com/2013/11/tika-sumpter-cast-in-james-brown-biopic-get-on-up-boyd-kestner-natalie-imbruglia-topline-indie-comedy-little-loopers/|accessdate=December 23, 2013|newspaper=deadline.com|date=14 November 2013}}</ref> There was a rumor that ] may join the film to play ].<ref>{{cite news|title=Might Taraji P. Henson Be Playing Tammi Terrell In 'Get On Up,' The James Brown Biopic?|url=http://blogs.indiewire.com/shadowandact/might-taraji-p-henson-be-playing-tammi-terrell-in-get-on-up-the-james-brown-biopic|accessdate=December 23, 2013|newspaper=indiewire.com|date=18 November 2013}}</ref> ] joined cast on November 19, to play ].<ref name=Nick>{{cite news|title=Mick Jagger-Produced James Brown Biopic Casts 'Nick Eversman' as Mick Jagger|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/mick-jagger-produced-james-brown-657876|accessdate=December 23, 2013|newspaper=hollywoodreporter.com|date=19 November 2013}}</ref> On December 9, 2013, it became public that Brandon Mychal Smith was selected to portray Brown's musical idol Little Richard.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://btscelebs.com/2013/12/09/disneys-brandon-mychal-smith-to-portray-little-richard/ |title=Disney’s Brandon Mychal Smith to Portray Little Richard |publisher=Btscelebs |date=2013-12-09 |accessdate=2014-07-20}}</ref> On December 20, ] joined the film to portray the role ], a music producer.<ref name=Josh>{{cite news|last=Sneider|first=Jeff|title=‘Cougar Town’ Star Josh Hopkins to Play James Brown’s Producer in ‘Get on Up’|url=http://www.thewrap.com/cougar-town-star-josh-hopkins-play-james-browns-producer-get/|accessdate=December 23, 2013|newspaper=thewrap.com|date=December 20, 2013}}</ref> After the shooting wrapped up in Natchez, MS, the production was looking for extras to begin shoot on January 6, 2014, they will film a concert scene that'll be set in ] in 1971.<ref name=Extras>{{cite news|title=Extras needed in Jackson, MS for the James Brown biopic ‘Get On Up’|url=http://www.onlocationvacations.com/2013/12/27/extras-needed-in-jackson-ms-for-the-james-brown-biopic-get-on-up/|accessdate=December 27, 2013|newspaper=onlocationvacations.com|date=December 27, 2013}}</ref> There was again a call on January 6, 2014 for extras to film some daytime's scenes in ] on January 7, 2014.<ref name=6January>{{cite news|title="Get On Up" Call for Film Extras|url=http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/events/2014/jan/06/7438/|accessdate=January 16, 2014|newspaper=jacksonfreepress.com|date=January 6, 2014}}</ref> |
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2014 American film
Get on Up | |
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Theatrical release poster | |
Directed by | Tate Taylor |
Screenplay by | Jez Butterworth John-Henry Butterworth |
Story by | Steven Baigelman Jez Butterworth John-Henry Butterworth |
Produced by | Brian Grazer [ Tate Taylor Victoria Pearman Erica Huggins |
Starring | |
Cinematography | Stephen Goldblatt |
Edited by | Michael McCusker |
Music by | Thomas Newman |
Production companies | Imagine Entertainment Jagged Films Wyolah Films |
Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 138 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Get on Up is an upcoming American biographical drama film about the life of singer James Brown directed by Tate Taylor and written by Jez and John-Henry Butterworth. The film stars Chadwick Boseman as Brown, Nelsan Ellis and Tika Sumpter. The film is set for an August 1, 2014 release date.
Cast
- Chadwick Boseman as James Brown
- Nelsan Ellis as Bobby Byrd
- Brandon Mychal Smith as Little Richard
- Jill Scott as Deidre "Dee-Dee" Jenkins
- Tika Sumpter as Yvonne Fair
- Viola Davis as Susie Brown
- Octavia Spencer as Aunt Honey
- Keith Robinson as Baby Roy
- Lennie James as Joseph "Joe" James
- James DuMont as Corporal Dooley
- Dan Aykroyd as Ben Bart
- Nick Eversman as Mick Jagger
- Josh Hopkins as Ralph Bass
- Kirk Bovill as Announcer
- Ralph Tresvant as Sam Cooke
- Aakomon Jones as Bobby Bennett
Production
On October 22, 2012, it was announced that Tate Taylor is set to direct the untitled biopic about James Brown along with Mick Jagger and Imagine Entertainment's Brian Grazer as producers. The film is set to be shot in Mississippi. On August 29, 2013, Universal Pictures set October 17, 2014 as a release date for the film Get On Up, previously untitled. Later on November 13 Universal shifted the release date of the biopic from October to August 1, 2014.
Casting
On August 26, 2013 Universal Studios added Chadwick Boseman to play the lead role of James Brown. On September 17, Universal announced an open casting call for actors, musicians and extras for different roles in the biopic, which held on September 21. Later on September 30, Taylor added Viola Davis to play Susie Brown and Octavia Spencer to play Aunt Honey. On October 21, Nelsan Ellis joined the cast of film to portray Famous Flame Bobby Byrd, Brown's longtime friend. Lennie James joined the cast on October 23, to play the role of Brown's father Joseph "Joe" James. On October 24, Universal added James DuMont to cast of the film to play a USO envoy named Corporal Dooley. On October 30, 2013 Kirk Bovill also joined the cast of the film. Jill Scott and Dan Aykroyd was added to cast in Get On Up on October 31, Scott will play Brown's wife while Aykroyd will play Ben Bart, the President of one of New York's largest talent agencies Universal Attractions Agency.
On November 3, Universal added Keith Robinson in the film to portray the role of Baby Roy, a member of Brown's band. On November 14, Tika Sumpter also joined the cast to play a role of a singer Yvonne Fair. There was a rumor that Taraji P. Henson may join the film to play Tammi Terrell. Nick Eversman joined cast on November 19, to play Mick Jagger. On December 9, 2013, it became public that Brandon Mychal Smith was selected to portray Brown's musical idol Little Richard. On December 20, Josh Hopkins joined the film to portray the role Ralph Bass, a music producer. After the shooting wrapped up in Natchez, MS, the production was looking for extras to begin shoot on January 6, 2014, they will film a concert scene that'll be set in Paris in 1971. There was again a call on January 6, 2014 for extras to film some daytime's scenes in Jackson on January 7, 2014.
Filming
The shooting began on November 4, 2013 in Natchez, Mississippi and will be shot in and around Natchez through the end of the year and then move to Jackson, Mississippi. On December 20, 2013 the film wrapped up shooting in Natchez, crews are set to take holidays break and then back to filming from January 6, 2014 to January 24, 2014 in Jackson.
The filming got on track again on January 6, 2014 in Jackson. On January 13, 2014, press posted the news that the crews has filmed some largest scenes at Thalia Mara Hall, and they will also shoot other scenes at Mississippi Coliseum, Capitol Street and some of the restaurants in Jackson.
Marketing
On March 13, 2014 Universal released some photos and first official trailer of the film. A second official trailer was released on May 20.
References
- "Get On Up". AMC Theatres. January 8, 2014. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
- ^ Fleming Jr, Mike (October 22, 2012). "'The Help's Tate Taylor and Mick Jagger Join Brian Grazer On James Brown Biopic". deadline.com. Retrieved December 22, 2013.
- ^ "Universal Moves Up Release Date For James Brown Biopic 'Get On Up'". indiewire.com. November 13, 2013. Retrieved December 23, 2013.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (August 28, 2013). "'42′ Star Chadwick Boseman to Play James Brown". variety.com. Retrieved December 22, 2013.
- ^ Gallagher, Brian (October 21, 2013). "Nelsan Ellis Joins the James Brown Biopic Get on Up". movieweb.com. Retrieved December 23, 2013.
- Andreeva, Nellie (March 13, 2014). "Janina Gavankar Joins 'The Mysteries Of Laura', Brandon Smith In 'One Big Happy'". Deadline.com. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
- ^ Kit, Borys (October 31, 2013). "Dan Aykroyd, Jill Scott Join James Brown Biopic 'Get On Up'". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved December 23, 2013.
- ^ "Tika Sumpter Cast In James Brown Biopic 'Get On Up'". deadline.com. November 14, 2013. Retrieved December 23, 2013.
- ^ Fleming Jr, Mike (September 30, 2013). "Tate Taylor Reunites With 'The Help's Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer On James Brown Pic". deadline.com. Retrieved December 22, 2013.
- ^ "Keith Robinson Joins James Brown Pic 'Get On Up'". deadline.com. November 3, 2013. Retrieved December 23, 2013.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (October 23, 2013). "'Walking Dead' Actor 'Lennie James' Joins James Brown Biopic 'Get on Up'". variety.com. Retrieved December 23, 2013.
- ^ Sneider, Jeff (October 24, 2013). "'Treme' Star James DuMont Joins James Brown Biopic 'Get on Up'". thewrap.com. Retrieved December 23, 2013.
- ^ "Mick Jagger-Produced James Brown Biopic Casts 'Nick Eversman' as Mick Jagger". hollywoodreporter.com. November 19, 2013. Retrieved December 23, 2013.
- ^ Sneider, Jeff (December 20, 2013). "'Cougar Town' Star Josh Hopkins to Play James Brown's Producer in 'Get on Up'". thewrap.com. Retrieved December 23, 2013.
- ^ "Kirk Bovill Tapped for James Brown Biopic, Get On Up". pr.com. October 30, 2013. Retrieved March 14, 2014.
- http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2473602/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_1/
- Sepinwall, Alan (April 30, 2014). "Set Visit: Get On Up team promises a James Brown biopic done right". Hitfix.com. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
- "MASTERCLASS: AAKOMON "AJ" JONES INSTRUCTIONAL PT 2 [DS2DIO". YouTube. October 26, 2012. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
- Hayden, Erik (August 29, 2013). "James Brown Biopic 'Get On Up' Gets October 2014 Release Date". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved December 22, 2013.
- A. Obenson, Tambay (September 17, 2013). "Casting Call For Universal's James Brown Biopic - Actors, Musicians, Extras..." indiewire.com. Retrieved December 22, 2013.
- "Might Taraji P. Henson Be Playing Tammi Terrell In 'Get On Up,' The James Brown Biopic?". indiewire.com. November 18, 2013. Retrieved December 23, 2013.
- "Disney's Brandon Mychal Smith to Portray Little Richard". Btscelebs. December 9, 2013. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
- ^ "Extras needed in Jackson, MS for the James Brown biopic 'Get On Up'". onlocationvacations.com. December 27, 2013. Retrieved December 27, 2013.
- ^ ""Get On Up" Call for Film Extras". jacksonfreepress.com. January 6, 2014. Retrieved January 16, 2014.
- "'Get On Up', the James Brown biopic filming in Natchez, Mississippi". onlocationvacations.com. November 4, 2013. Retrieved December 22, 2013.
- "Filming slated to wrap today on 'Get On Up' film". natchezdemocrat.com. December 20, 2013. Retrieved December 22, 2013.
- "Filming for 'Get On Up' ongoing in Jackson". miamiherald.com. January 13, 2014. Retrieved January 16, 2014.
- Davis, Edward (March 13, 2014). "A New Trailer & Photos Of James Brown Biopic 'Get On Up'". indiewire.com. Retrieved March 14, 2014.
- McNary, Dave (March 13, 2014). "James Brown Biopic 'Get On Up' Gets First Trailer". variety.com. Retrieved March 14, 2014.
- Hughes, Jason (May 20, 2014). "Chadwick Boseman Overcomes Family Struggles in New Trailer for James Brown Biopic 'Get On Up'". thewrap.com. Retrieved June 2, 2014.
External links
- Get On Up at IMDb
- Get On Up at the ComingSoon.net
- Get On Up at the Rotten Tomatoes
Films directed by Tate Taylor | |
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- 2014 films
- American films
- Films shot in Mississippi
- Films directed by Tate Taylor
- Imagine Entertainment films
- Universal Pictures films
- American biographical films
- American musical drama films
- American drama films
- 2010s biographical films
- 2010s musical films
- 2010s drama films
- Films about music and musicians
- Films set in Paris
- Films set in 1971