We will finally see a biopic about the life and journey of the minister of soul, Marvin Gaye. F. Gary Gary (The Italian Job) will hold the responsibility of directing Marvin with C. Gaby Mitchell (Blood Diamond) writing the script. Contrary to the rival film Sexual Healing starring Jesse L. Martinthat only covers the fall of Gaye, this picture will explore the rise
and fall of Marvin Gaye from the early years with Motown to the tragic
assassination by the hands of his father. Calling it his "passion
project," Gary promises the story will include not only Gaye's musical
significance but also his political significance: "This isn't the
average biopic of a rock star wrestling with drugs and women, but a man
whose musical awakening became a call to action that questioned
critical issues like a costly foreign war, recession, environment,
inequality--issues that are relevant now." It would be great to see
the method actor Leon, who's already taken on the roles of Little Richard and David Ruffin, flex his acting chops in the iconic role. [Variety]
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