Jill Scott to star in upcoming James Brown biopic

Philly soul diva Jill Scott has successfully spread her talents across music and film over the past few years, having starred in two Tyler Perry Films and this year’s Baggage Claim. According to Rolling Stone, her next role will be in Get On Up, a James Brown biopic produced by rock icon Mick Jagger. Scott will portray Brown’s wife, Susie, and the film that will highlight the late Godfather of Soul’s rise to fame, personal struggles, and his indelible mark on soul music and pop culture. Shooting for the film is set to begin this month with a tentative release date of October 2014. Watch Jill Scott discuss films at Essence Festival with fellow Philly star Kevin Hart below.