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James Brown is gone, but his legacy will live on in an upcoming biopic, directed by Spike Lee, set for release in 2008. See which celebs you voted for!
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USHER
PRO: With a little makeup, the 28-year-old heartthrob could play the Godfather at every stage of his career.
CON: Urrrsher's stage and film ventures have created more flops than fanfare. -
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TERRENCE HOWARD
PRO: He's played everything from a pimp to an upper-class TV producer. Plus, we hear music is his first love.
CON: At over 6 ft., he would've towered over the real-life Brown. -
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JAMIE FOXX
PRO: One word: 'Ray.'
CON: Playing Mr. Dynamite so soon after his Oscar-winning performance in '04 might get him typecast.
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VING RHAMES
PRO: After over 20 years in Hollywood, his resume speaks for itself.
CON: His bodybuilder frame would probably eliminate him from serious consideration. -
ANDRE 3000
PRO: He revitalized hip-hop, so he has the depth to portray James.
CON: We're not ready to see Outkast break up, and it'll really be a wrap if this role gets Oscar buzz.
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SNOOP DOGG
PRO: Snoop's star-power would pack theaters, and Bishop Don "Magic" Juan would make a great JB.
CON: We'd be too busy listening for the Doggfather's "fa-shizzel" to learn about the Godfather. -
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DON CHEADLE
PRO: He's a master of dialects and would kill a James Brown grunt.
CON: Still underrated, Don as the headliner might not equal high box-office sales. -
DENZEL WASHINGTON
PRO: It's Denzel. Enough said.
CON: He's one of the world's greatest actors, but the jury's still out on his singing. -
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REV. AL SHARPTON
PRO: He's already got the hair.
CON: We accept him as a minister, community activist, and even a politician. But a trained actor he is not. -
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BOBBY BROWN
PRO: His raspy vocals, fancy footwork and real-life drama are very similar to the Godfather's.
CON: Karrine "Superhead" Steffans might hate on her man getting more shine than her. -
MOS DEF
PRO: After his emotional turn in HBO's 'Something the Lord Made,' Mos gives new meaning to the phrase rapper-turned-actor.
CON: Samuel L. Jackson might get jealous.
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BEYONCE
PRO: From the way she fell out on stage during the '06 BET Awards, B's obviously influenced by Mr. Brown.
CON: Duh ... she's a woman. (But don't think she's not already auditioning.)
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LUDACRIS
PRO: Chris Bridges is a already the hardest working man in hip-hop.
CON: He was great in 'Crash,' but he needs to get a few more roles under his belt.
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LAURENCE FISHBURNE
PRO: His Ike Turner in 'What's Love Got To Do With It?' got him an Oscar nod.
CON: He might scream out "Eat the cake, Anna Mae!" in this one, too.
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LL COOL J
PRO: His six-pack is world famous and would look perfect underneath a cape.
CON: Unfortunately, the G.O.A.T. looks nothing like the Godfather.
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TAYE DIGGS
PRO: Taye's short stature literally makes him on par with Mr. Dynamite.
CON: He's almost too pretty to be convincing for the grittier sides of Brown's life.
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MEKHI PHIFER
PRO: '8 Mile' proved he could keep it gritty and real.
CON: Anyone ever seen Mekhi do a split?
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NELLY
PRO: Nelly might actually look cute with a press-and-curl hairdo.
CON: His accent would turn James' 'Rocky III' anthem into 'Living in Amerrrica.'
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MICHAEL JACKSON
PRO: He's got the soul, the moves and is actually old enough to remember Brown in his prime.
CON: It would take too much makeup to cover his beige-meets-ecru complexion.
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