Spike Lee Feels Good for James Brown

Leon should play james brown

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Unless people get the image of Eddie Murphy from SNL stuck in their heads or the James Brown-like character he plays so fabulously in 'Dream Girls', I can't think of anyone better who can do the moves and the grooves like Eddie.

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As long as it's not Will Smith, I'm OK with it.

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Spike Lee directed films about the real-life "Malcolm X" and the fictional performer Bleek Gilliam in "Mo' Better Blues". I think he'd be great to direct this project.

Eddie Murphy, handsdown.

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I think the movie will be great, just like Malcom X, Crooklyn.... basically everything Spike Lee makes is great. I honestly think that Bobbi Brown should play James Brown. He can look the most like him,he can dance, and he can sing. Leon I dont think will fit the part. Eddie will make it more of a comedy no matter how serious the role is. So Bobbie Brown should play the role, he has acted before.

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i am the best personally selected by mr brown they should welcome a new comer eddie murphy usher they both have a name james brown has used and requested me to portray him in two films that were already done as well as my tribute band that backed up james brown memorial day weekend in augusta georgia with my 14 piece band called tony wilson and the james brown tribute band for the soul of america concert music festival see my website then judge www.youngjamesbrown.com and www.myspace.com/youngjamesbrown my email is youngjamesbrown@aol.com
thank you

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Hey Spike What's up? I am the photographger shot the cover of Jet of Spike Lee.
I believe the only one who could really play the role would be Cuba Gooding Jr. Look at his face, look at his acting skills, plus he is a great dancer. James Brown was a boxer first, did you see Cuba in Shadow Boxer? I love Usher but he can not act, and Eddie would take the drama and make it a funny movie.
Cuba's father can sing. I bet Cuba Jr. has also acquired some of those skills also.
Think about it. Valerie Goodloe Staff Photographert Jet/Ebony

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shawn kane, shawn kane, shawn kane. He is an wonderful performer. He has a soulul voice that would good make a great character

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I think that Eddie Murphy would be wrong for the role. I feel that Mekhi Phifer needs a chance to shine and show off his acting abilities. Murphy would be wrong for a number of reasons. I have thought long about this with my wife and we believe that Phifer, actually resemble James Brown more than any of the other candidates. Don't believe me, check out ER and some of Phifer's flicks. I'm not saying that he looks just like JB, but as far as his build and facial expressions, Mekhi could make the easiest transition into the young and older James Brown look. Plus the dude can act.

Besides Eddie Murphy is too high profile and I think that it would take away from the role. Secondly, I remember Eddie Murphy doing James Brown parodies in his stand - up act, as well as on old episodes of SNL. I think that it would be hard for movie goers to take him seriously, when they can recall the hilarious James Brown "Get in the Hot Tub" spoof. It may actually draw snickers and laughter where it shouldn't be.

Phifer worked with Spike Lee in the film "Clockers" so there may already be a previous working relationship there. From what I can remember, there was a time when Spike and Eddie didn't get along. Although they are probably cool now, I think that Lee may actually have a better relationship with Charlie Murphy, who has appeared in numerous Spike Lee Joints.
Lastly, there is the age difference. Phifer is much younger, and it may be easier to show James Brown aging with a 30 something actor, as opposed to a 40 something actor such as Murphy. I believe if Spike Lee cast Phifer as the God Father of Soul, then we might be looking at another Oscar Winning biopic.

Eric Carcana

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I think that Eddie Murphy would be wrong for the role. I feel that Mekhi Phifer needs a chance to shine and show off his acting abilities. Murphy would be wrong for a number of reasons. I have thought long about this with my wife and we believe that Phifer, actually resemble James Brown more than any of the other candidates. Don't believe me, check out ER and some of Phifer's flicks. I'm not saying that he looks just like JB, but as far as his build and facial expressions, Mekhi could make the easiest transition into the young and older James Brown look. Plus the dude can act.

Besides Eddie Murphy is too high profile and I think that it would take away from the role. Secondly, I remember Eddie Murphy doing James Brown parodies in his stand - up act, as well as on old episodes of SNL. I think that it would be hard for movie goers to take him seriously, when they can recall the hilarious James Brown "Get in the Hot Tub" spoof. It may actually draw snickers and laughter where it shouldn't be.

Phifer worked with Spike Lee in the film "Clockers" so there may already be a previous working relationship there. From what I can remember, there was a time when Spike and Eddie didn't get along. Although they are probably cool now, I think that Lee may actually have a better relationship with Charlie Murphy, who has appeared in numerous Spike Lee Joints.
Lastly, there is the age difference. Phifer is much younger, and it may be easier to show James Brown aging with a 30 something actor, as opposed to a 40 something actor such as Murphy. I believe if Spike Lee cast Phifer as the God Father of Soul, then we might be looking at another Oscar Winning biopic.

Eric Carcana

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Tony Wilson is the one that should play JAmes Brown if you ever seen his performance then you will know why...www.youngjamesbrown.com.......spike you can bet your bottom dollar he will make you hoolar when you see TOny do the JAmes BRown.......this is KEith Fr.om Miami

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I would like to play James Brown...I believe I could do a better job than any of these guys. Is he holding auditions?

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