Mos Def has landed the honor of playing Chuck Berry in the upcoming musical biopic Cadillac Records. We get the scoop from the murky caves of yahoo:
Rapper-actor Mos Def will play legendary rock ‘n’ roller Chuck Berry in “Cadillac Records.”
The Sony BMG film is set in 1950s Chicago and follows the turbulent lives of Chess Records co-founder Leonard Chess (Adrien Brody), and the label’s artists, including Waters (Jeffrey Wright), Little Walter (Columbus Short), Howlin’ Wolf (Eamonn Walker), Etta James (Beyonce Knowles) and Willie Dixon (Cedric the Entertainer).
We mentioned this film a while back and discussed the glory of the man known as Howlin’ Wolf.
I think Little Richard is the innovator, the emancipator, the architect and the originator of Rock and Roll. But Chuck was one of the first artist’s at his side and really made the case for the electric guitar in Rock and Roll. Chuck Berry wrote outstanding riffs, and forever changed the face of rock with the way he played his guitar. He is a living legend, and all who love rock music owe him thanks and gratitude
I didn’t mind Mos Def in Be Kind Rewind, and think he’s a good casting choice for a young Chuck Berry. You want to make sure you find someone that is going to be believable, because Chuck will give you shit if you mess with his story.
I enjoy biopics about musicians and look forward to this film. No release date has been made available, but filming has begun in New Jersey, and we will keep you up to speed.
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hes like my favorite in he movie cadillac records!!
you rock chuck berry!!
he was the one who made the blacks and whites unite!!
I think I’m going to look at this much like fans of a popular book critique the movie version of the book. I’m a vintage blues fanatic. I think Mos Def will be fine as Chuck Berry and Adrian Brody will make a better Leonard Chess than Matt Dillon. I’m not too familiar with the work of Columbus Short, Jeffrey Wright and Eamonn Walker, but my initial response would be that they look nothing like Little Walter, Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf. And Cedric the Entertainer does not make me think of Willie Dixon. Beyonce may be able to sing like Etta James, but she’s going to have to pack some weight on to make her role believable. Here’s my ideal cast for these roles:
Howlin’ Wolf: Bernie Mac. Howlin’ Wolf was a colorful character with outrageous facial features. Bernie Mac has those similar features and the gruff personality Wolf was known for.
Willie Dixon: Charles Dutton (of “Roc” fame). Charles is a dead ringer for Dixon. He proved, too, that he can sing blues in the 1994 film “Foreign Student,” where he played Howlin’ Wolf.
Muddy Waters: I think Cedric might be a better fit in this role. Once again, a colorful character like Muddy would be best captured by a comedic actor
Little Walter: I’d be willing to take a chance with Columbus Short
Maybe if this one takes off, it will spawn a couple other blues-themed biopics. I’m still waiting to see Queen Latifah play the great Bessie Smith.
yes…finally someone whos got respect for Something the Lord Made…..even though it was a HBO movie I thought it was fantastic
I don’t have a problem with Cedric. He proved he could play it straight in Talk To Me.
Of all the rappers trying to act lately, he is heads and tails above the rest. Seriously, the guy is fantastic in Something The Lord Made with Alan Rickman. He’s a great talent. I approve!
this is good news for me, besides beyonce and in a way cedric, the casting looks solid. im looking forward to this, sounds good so far.