About:
Biographical musical drama about the life of legendary soul singer James Brown. The film was directed by Tate Taylor, with a screenplay penned by Jez and John-Henry Butterworth.
Trivia:
Imagine Entertainment announced the development of a James Brown biopic as early as 2000. Filming took place in Mississippi, and was completed over the course of 49 days.
Get on Up Cast
Viola Davis
American Actress
Chadwick Boseman
Movie Actor
Craig Robinson
Actor
Octavia Spencer
Movie Actress
Dan Aykroyd
Canadian Film Actor
Nelsan Ellis
Actor
Lennie James
British Actor-writer
Fred Melamed
American Actor
Jill Scott
R&b Singer
Curt Sobel
Sound
John Norris
Film Producer
Steven Baigelman
Writer
Tate Taylor
Director
Tate Taylor
Director
Billy Slaughter
Actor