Cheadle Confirmed for Miles Davis Bio
Filed under: Drama, Independent, Music & Musicals, Casting, Deals, Sony, Oscar Watch, Cinematical Indie
There still seems to be no official press release regarding Don Cheadle's involvement in a Miles Davis biopic, but TMZ is reporting that not only is the actor confirmed to star as the jazz trumpet legend, but he will be directing the film, as well. Erik told us back in March about the project, but at that time it was thought that Sony Pictures would be involved and that Antoine Fuqua might be interested in directing it. Then, just a few weeks ago, Jessica mentioned that there are in fact two competing Davis pics. Apparently, the main setback in getting this project started was securing music rights. That is where Sony ended up being involved, as producer Cary Brokaw went to the studio, which released his last two pictures, as a go-between in dealing with Davis' Columbia Records catalog (Sony Pictures and Columbia Records are owned by the same conglomerate). But the film will not be produced by the studio; Brokaw will reportedly be financing it independently. I predict, however, that in the end it will be distributed by Sony Classics.
Writing the screenplay for the bio are Chris Wilkinson and Steve Rivele, the Oscar-nominated duo behind other biopics, such as Nixon, Ali, Copying Beethoven and an upcoming film about Jackie Robinson. Depending on Cheadle's talent as a director -- we will see his handiwork first with next year's Tishomingo Blues --- he could very well go on to win an Oscar (or two!) for this project. We already know that he's an amazing actor and that the Academy loves biographical roles, so this is obviously a film that should generate buzz even before the thing has its first day of shooting.
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12-05-2006 @ 5:32PM
Josh Boelter said...
This has me excited. Cheadle's a great actor, and I think he's the perfect choice to play Miles. He's a smart guy and I expect he'll also be a good director. I like that he chose Tishimongo Blues as his directorial debut; it's one of my favorite Elmore Leonard novels. And I think he's the right guy to handle Miles Davis.
I wonder if this project is going to be based on Miles' autobiography or other resources. I've read Miles' autobiography, and he doesn't hold back, so there's plenty of good material.
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12-23-2006 @ 4:58PM
Tom Simjian said...
Anthony Mosely worked on producing and performing on Miles Davis last album.Anthony Mosely has great stories about Mr.Miles Davis.
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12-23-2006 @ 10:04PM
Tom Simjian said...
Miles Davis final studio project, Doo Bop, found him collaborating with Brooklyn rappers (AB)Anthony Mosely and Easy Mo Bee on a synthesis of hip-hop, doo-wop and be-bop. Unsurprisingly, he was still forging new connections and avenues of expression until the very end of his life.
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12-25-2006 @ 9:59PM
Tom Simjian said...
Miles Davis final studio project, Doo Bop, found him collaborating with Brooklyn rappers (AB)Anthony Mosely and Easy Mo Bee on a synthesis of hip-hop, doo-wop and be-bop.
Unsurprisingly, he was still forging new connections and avenues of expression until the very end of his life.
http://platinumicerecords.com
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12-26-2006 @ 1:12PM
Anthony Mosely said...
The final studio project, Doo Bop, found Miles Davis collaborating with Brooklyn rappers (AB) Anthony Mosely and Easy Mo Bee on a synthesis of hip-hop, doo-wop and be-bop.
Anthony Mosely, also known as “AB”, has been the cornerstone of every area that he has touched down on. The thirty seven year old guru of music, began his outstanding rise as an businessman with a simple job as a supermarket clerk at a local store in his home town.
When “AB” was asked about the situation he simply said, “I do my best at everything, from music production to putting on my pants, that’s all a man has is his effort.” These are words that “AB” clearly lives by with the outstanding achievements that trail him as he walks forward into new ventures. We can contribute the beginning of AB’s vast career in music to the 1988 street dance team. It was there that AB realized his passion for the art of music, and decided to begin what would become a universal elevation in sound.
Moving on from this momentous event, AB has marched on to become a defining figure in the careers of such artist as: Miles Davis, the late Tupac Shakur, the late Biggie Smalls, Big Daddy Kane, and more. Having deep ties with such legends as Easy Mo Bee and Big Bub, while at the same time having the urge to work with some of the new greats such as Busta Rhymes and The Wu Tang Clan, AB’s list of hit musical ventures is almost endless. In late 2006, AB’s outstanding ambition gave his will the ability to accomplish yet another outstanding milestone in music, the creation of Platinum Ice Records. With the aid of life long friends Easy Mo Bee and Big Bub, and the backing of two of the business world’s finest Mr. Tom Simjian and Casey Hoban, AB made one of his life long dreams come true. From this point on AB hopes to provide the music world with a sound that has been somewhat absent in many of the artist today, while at the same time, providing the beautiful melodies that everyone has grown to love. Put best in AB’s words, “We are going to give the world what it deserves, the best”.
http://www.platinumicerecords.com/pirhomepage.html
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3-30-2007 @ 2:27PM
Jasman said...
I am excited about this movie idea! When is the proposed date for the movie to hit in theatres
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