Lenny Kravitz has signed on to play Marvin Gaye in the upcoming Julien Temple-directed biopic of the R&B great,a rep for Kravitz confirms to Rolling Stone.
The film is set to start filming next year and will focus on Gayes time in Europe in the early 1980s when the singer was trying to curb his addictions and restart his career with the help of British promoter Freddy Cousaert. While there have been previous attempts at Gaye biopics, insiders report that this one has secured music rights.
The role will mark Kravitzs first leading turn, though hes previously playedsupporting parts inThe Hunger Games and Lee Daniels Precious. Kravitzis also set to appear in theThe Hunger Games: Catching Fire, as well as The Butler, a new White House drama from Daniels.
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