James Brown Biopic – Get On Up Trailer

The extraordinary life story of The Father of Funk, Mr James Brown will make his way to the silver screen this August. The biopic from director Tate Taylor (The Help) will categorise the stars rise from extreme poverty to becoming one of the most influential musicians in history. Television regular Chadwick Boseman will take the lead (in what could be haled as his big break) in what is already promised to be a stand out and mesmerising performance as The Godfather of Soul.

Other cast members include; Jill Scott, Dan Aykroyd, Lennie James, Craig Robinson, Nelsan Ellis, Viola Davis, Tika Sumpter, and Keith Robinson

Check out the first official trailer for Get On Up below

Get On Up will be released in the UK on 1 August 2014

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