The Julian Temple-directed biopic detailing the last years of late Motown legend Marvin Gaye has finally gotten off the ground with news of Jesse L. Martin as the film’s lead. The Law & Order alum will replace Lenny Kravitz after much debate over the coveted role.
According to Deadline, Sexual Healing was on hold for several years due to development and competing projects but is back on track with Martin and co-star Brendan Gleeson (Into the Storm).
The film will center on Gaye’s time in Europe in the early 1980s as he struggled with addiction and career troubles before meeting a tragic end in April 1984. Gleeson will portray British music promoter Freddy Cousaert who worked to get the singer’s life back on track.
Sexual Healing will begin filming later this month in Europe.
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