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Martin, Gandolfini Join Marvin Gaye Biopic

by Jeanne on February 1st, 2008

I can still remember the day when Marvin Gaye was killed.  I was really young but it left such a mark on me.  My family just loved him as an artist and I can remember there being such sadness in my home that night and over the next few days.  The idea of a movie about his life makes me both sad and happy at the same time but I am very encouraged by the casting news.

James Gandolfini (The Sopranos) will join Jesse L. Martin in the independent film, “Sexual Healing,” which will follow the last years of Gaye’s life.

[The] story covers the life of Gaye (Martin) from his parting with Motown to his self-imposed exile in Europe and will include his relationship with Freddy Cousaert (Gandolfini), the promoter who guided the singer through the recording of his biggest-selling album, “Midnight Love.”

Anyone else interested?  What do you think - do Martin and Gaye resemble?  I think so!

images via Variety.com and LincolnTheatre.org

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