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Cheadle to play Miles Davis

By Stone Martindale Dec 5, 2006, 8:43 GMT

Oscar-nominated actor Don Cheadle ('Hotel Rwanda') will direct and star in 'Miles Davis,' a biopic of the legendary jazz innovator, reports TMZ.

Cheadle has hired the Oscar-nominated screenwriting and producing duo, Chris Wilkinson and Steve Rivele. ('Ali & Nixon')

TMZ reports that when Miles was recording "Bitches Brew" and "In a Silent Way," he was also contributing extensively to the soundtrack of a 1970 documentary about legendary boxer Jack Johnson.

Allegedly it was a music rights issue that blocked the biopic's development thus far. 11/05/2006 - Don Cheadle - Babel Los Angeles Premiere - Red Carpet - Mann Village Theater - Westwood, CA © Glenn Harris / Photorazzi

11/05/2006 - Don Cheadle - Babel Los Angeles Premiere - Red Carpet - Mann Village Theater - Westwood, CA © Glenn Harris / Photorazzi

11/05/2006 - Don Cheadle - Babel Los Angeles Premiere - Red Carpet - Mann Village Theater - Westwood, CA © Glenn Harris / Photorazzi

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barnestDec 20th, 2006 - 01:02:52

i can't wait, but the thought of an experimental Director is a bit concerning...

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