James Brown portrays James Brown in the biopic ( CNN ) -- ` Get On Up ' are praising his performance . At first the actor did n't want to take the role . nine critic raises the possibility of an Chadwick Boseman nod .
James Brown portrays James Brown in the biopic ` Get On Up ' are praising his performance . At first the actor did n't want to take the role . nine critic raises the possibility of an Chadwick Boseman nod .