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 .
Chadwick Boseman portrays James Brown in the biopic `` Get On Up '' Critics are praising his performance . At first the actor did n't want to take the role . At least one critic raises the possibility of an Oscar nod .