For the past few weeks, Don Cheadle has been working on an IndieGogo campaign for his Miles Davis biopic, Miles Ahead. Starring Cheadle as Davis (with Ewan McGregor, Michael Stuhlbarg and Emayatzy Corinealdi in tow), Miles Ahead focuses on Davis’ “transition into music after a five-year hiatus—otherwise known as his “silent period”—and tumultuous relationship with first wife Frances Taylor Davis.” With shooting starting this week, we now have our first look at Cheadle in full Soul Glo courtesy of Entertainment Weekly.
Man, does he look good. I had no idea I’d be so into the idea of a Miles Davis biopic before now. Since this is Cheadle’s passion project, I’d expect a lot of care to be put into this too. He learned how to play the trumpet, and Cheadle claims that the film isn’t going to be another by-the-numbers biopic either. And even if the IndieGogo campaign sounds troubling, it’s only for production costs (as the film doesn’t have big studio backing).
We’ll keep an eye on this as it progresses. Miles Ahead doesn’t have a set release yet (but click here for the IndieGogo page).
[via EW]
