Marvin Gaye's story is being brought to life in a limited series produced by Jamie Foxx.
The Hollywood Reporter reports Oscar winner Jamie Foxx is taking on the life story of Motown legend Marvin Gaye in a limited series.
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"I've been a huge fan my whole life. His brilliance in music unparalleled," says Foxx. "Marvin Gaye's story has always fascinated me."
"This project will be a powerful and definitive telling of Marvin Gaye's life story," says the singer's son Marvin Gaye III, an executive producer on the new project, which also has the blessing of Motown founder Berry Gordy, who has served as a mentor to de Passe ever since he hired her as a creative assistant at his legendary label decades ago. "Marvin was the truest artist I have ever known," Gordy said. "I am confident that this is the right team to bring his story to the audience in an authentic and compelling way."
There is no timetable for its release.
Marvin Gaye was born in Washington D.C., before relocating to Detroit in 1960, where he eventually signed with Motown subsidiary Tamla.
Gaye died in 1984 after being shot by his father at point-blank range.