Does anyone know, did Maxwell ever read for the staring role in a Marvin Gaye biopic?
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Does anyone know, did Maxwell ever read for the staring role in a Marvin Gaye biopic?
I don't think this project will ever get off the ground,wasn't usher up for the lead a while back?
I agree. I know Marvin III has developed a musical play about his Dad's life that has been out there for a while, but no film.Quote:
Originally Posted by arr&bee
The dude from Law & Order was up for the role at one point.Quote:
Originally Posted by arr&bee
Yeah, but that was back in the 90s. Jesse L. Martin is 51 years old now and way too old to play Marvin Gaye who only lived to 44 years oldQuote:
Originally Posted by nativeNY63
As long as the Gaye family is aware of things, we're gonna be waiting a mighty long time for one.
If they are looking for someone to play Marvin, I would suggest John Clarence Stewart from Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist & Luke Cage. He's only 32 so if it takes them another 10 years he should still be good to go!
Haven't heard about a possible Maxwell involvement. But he could pull it off.Quote:
Originally Posted by muzicmuse44
I remember when Jermaine Jackson said he was going to be playing Marvin in a movie - over 30 years ago!
Jermaine playing Marvin would've been hilarious.Quote:
Originally Posted by JimBagley
If by hilarious you mean god awful then yesQuote:
Originally Posted by midnightman
Whoever played marvin in the recent stage play would work - he definitely looked the part
YES! LOL it would've been terrible.Quote:
Originally Posted by Optimal Saint
Jesse L Martin actually played him in a film that was never released. I knew a few musicians from Detroit who were in the movie as Marvin's band members. It mainly focuxed on Marvin's years living in Europe. Here's a clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaw318mu0QEQuote:
Originally Posted by nativeNY63
Haaaaaaaaaaaaaa,jermaine as marvin,with suzanne dupasse producing.
Oh God, can you imagine the hilarity of it? LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by arr&bee