“You wanna know me? I’ll tell you.”
The trailer for the James Brown bio pic starts off with a simple phrase for a film that chronicles a complex life. Chadwick Boseman, who starred as Jackie Robinson in 42, transforms into James Brown in the latest clip from Universal’s upcoming biopic “Get Up.’ Dan Aykroyd, Oscar winner Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer are also cast in the flick that hits theaters August 1. Directed by The Help’ Tate Taylor, “Get Up gives a look at one of music’s most influential stars.