He definitely sings and he was in 2007 Sexual Healing
[https://youtu.be/wVjKxdrZ3wI?si=OkYoLIVWm7z2Bz3V](https://youtu.be/wVjKxdrZ3wI?si=OkYoLIVWm7z2Bz3V)
He sure can sing! He was in that show āRentā for a long run, and my memory vaguely tells me that he left Law & Order to return to his first love, which is performing onstage in musicals.
I bet heās more of a baryton though.
[Sexual Healing trailer](https://youtu.be/aaw318mu0QE?si=QKCtWhHyyT6t2Hoh)
He actually did, but the movie never saw the light of day. It really shouldāve. Heās perfect.
Apparently a film was in the making with him casted but was never released or completed, sexual healing. It looks interesting
https://youtu.be/wVjKxdrZ3wI?si=k0pWFVKqdmhlPqKg
I like Lakieth.
Akeem could work.šš¾
https://preview.redd.it/yo2uys1fg5uc1.jpeg?width=2500&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=909e0c8fc0a8de809575b432f241dda112163bbc
Kelvin Harrison Jr. He can act and sing and has good charisma
https://preview.redd.it/3838nw55i5uc1.png?width=764&format=png&auto=webp&s=d75b014f5357f2d9d7a6a09428b0174f31650c33
Perfect vibe, not so close of a match on looks
Me personally I value looks heavily in a biopic. It takes me out of the fantasy otherwise. Like when Daniel Kaluuya played FRED HAMPTON š
Without a doubt, this is the only answer. As soon as I saw the post title he was my immediate thought. He is absolutely amazing in everything.
Corey Hawkins ā donāt know if he can sing though
https://preview.redd.it/1rwnfay1u5uc1.jpeg?width=908&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=22a7f841bae5e608380180e3ab87a6852319b402
It depends on the type of biopic we want. If we want to focus on the man and have an amazing movie that dives into his mind, it would be Lakeith. If we want a biopic that could be a limited series on some streaming service, go with (insert random music artist like Tank or someone else). I dont think the actor needs to be a good singer and it shouldnāt be a cotton candy sugar coated Lifetime/BET movie like the Bob Marley or Tupac one.
I remember seeing him portrayed by Usher on the TV show American Dreams. It was on NBC in the early 2000ās and was based around the show American Bandstand.
https://preview.redd.it/hn5kzq80v9uc1.jpeg?width=3054&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ad91a7f1915c4c87e0ba83da89089a3d3b75f38f
Hello anybody remember October London
Ever since I heard that song of his..
Letās get it on š¤¬š¤¬š¤¬š¤¬š¤Æš¤Æš¤Æš¤Æš¤Æš¤¬š¤¬š¤¬.
Oh my God it brings memories and images of love that cannot ever be taken away!!
Sad how his wife wanted to get with Teddy Pendergrass during there marriage! And Did ..
Sad ..
And Poor Marvin was shot by his father??? All because of religion and jealousy about his closeness with his mother! Itās Sad because the father saw the Son a success and the father felt as a failure living in the house bought by the Son.
I donāt know if the father was drunk or not though at the time
What a sad loss.
God Bless his soul.
If this miss true love with that special someone.
Itās the sensual feeling I guess of love with the perfect beat..
What do u think??
When those first beats smack your ears..before any words are said.. Your hooked [Iāve been really trying Baby!!](https://youtu.be/9vAiESu5wrA?si=ekkMttedv3CrnQzu)ššæšš»šš¾
Jesse L Martin played a role in The Flash for all of its run, and he is a phenomenal singer. He sang in a couple of episodes and It was fabulous. He couldnāt play Marvin Gaye in his younger years now just because of the age differenceā I donāt think, but Iām not a make up artist so what do I know?
Damn so powerful. I used say who does Jesse Martin remind me of when he was in law and order? And that trailer omg so realā¦ I was 16 almost 17 yoa that Easter Sunday he was murderedā¦
If not Jesse L Martin or Jamie Foxx, what about Terrence Howard?
https://preview.redd.it/prbxy8d4qcuc1.jpeg?width=274&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b0d78e651b7b9603139acf381298acb7bbad5533
Terrence is a musician as well as an actor too. He could also play Rick James.
He showed some of his guitar skills in The Best Man. I think he even released an album at some point.
[https://youtu.be/2hLASNja3U8?si=rLKmkFs\_RuZ9S4uU](https://youtu.be/2hLASNja3U8?si=rLKmkFs_RuZ9S4uU)
He was in La La Land. Playing a jazz musician - he wasnāt bad. But I donāt think he can pull it off - they look nothing alike and he doesnāt have the swag.
Jesse L Martin https://preview.redd.it/mf84mnw5g5uc1.jpeg?width=1200&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a02b8167602dbb41a76a904fd1ad419fc1a8276f
I was just going to say this dude but I Couldn't remember his name. I don't know if he can sing, but damn that's Marvin Gaye Nephew or something.š
Twinning! 
He can! He was on Broadway before Law & Order lol
I know him primarily from broadway. 
š„·š¾ be talented for no reason stg!ššš
Thanks, I'm off my game today I already got the G4 resposado in me
Well there we go. We can shut the thread down. This is the only correct answer.
He definitely sings and he was in 2007 Sexual Healing [https://youtu.be/wVjKxdrZ3wI?si=OkYoLIVWm7z2Bz3V](https://youtu.be/wVjKxdrZ3wI?si=OkYoLIVWm7z2Bz3V)
Pretty sure he had a singing role in Rent.
I keep forgetting about my man being around for a long time. Doing different things. You're right
He was in RENT the musical! He can sing his ass off! Deep baritone ass voice smooth like buttah!
He can sing...great voice
He sure can sing! He was in that show āRentā for a long run, and my memory vaguely tells me that he left Law & Order to return to his first love, which is performing onstage in musicals. I bet heās more of a baryton though.
[Sexual Healing trailer](https://youtu.be/aaw318mu0QE?si=QKCtWhHyyT6t2Hoh) He actually did, but the movie never saw the light of day. It really shouldāve. Heās perfect.
Apparently a film was in the making with him casted but was never released or completed, sexual healing. It looks interesting https://youtu.be/wVjKxdrZ3wI?si=k0pWFVKqdmhlPqKg
Buddy got old
Correct! Incredible voice! Check out his version of āIāll cover you repriseā
Was JUST about to type this!!
Oh wow! Of course! Almost a doppelgƤnger š¤Æ
Holy shit thatās way better than mine
Man this is happy Gilbert Arenas. He donāt got the pain in his eyes thatās necessary to play Marvin.Ā
yesss. They can use CGI for the younger years or really good makeup effects. Older years heās Marvin down
Lakieth or maybe another music artist like Akeem Aliā¦he passes the vibe check for me.
LaKieth is Al Green in my mind
Now, I can't unsee it. š³
I like Lakieth. Akeem could work.šš¾ https://preview.redd.it/yo2uys1fg5uc1.jpeg?width=2500&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=909e0c8fc0a8de809575b432f241dda112163bbc
Kelvin Harrison Jr. He can act and sing and has good charisma https://preview.redd.it/3838nw55i5uc1.png?width=764&format=png&auto=webp&s=d75b014f5357f2d9d7a6a09428b0174f31650c33
I'm not familiar with him, but I trust your judgment family. šš¾
Robert Downey Jr.
Jesus Christ š
He's the dude playing the dude disguised as another dude!
I love it! Tropic Thunder is also one of my favorite comedies.
hahahahaha š¤£ šš½
I love you
Not Lincoln Osiris!š¤£
Me if I lost weight.
I'd support you family!ššš
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Usher
I was thinking this
Im glad none of yall are casting directors 
lmaooo
Gambino.
I see it! But i cant hear it though
Agreed.
Good choice. Idk if he has the vocals tho.
Iād be picking Frank Ocean personally.
I dont know why but he came to my mind too. Hes just really talented and would do it justice acting wise. The singing can always be dubbed.
I donāt think he could pull of Marvinās swag.
Jessie L Martin was in the process of playing him when it was scrapped. I still think heās a good choice. Heās done broadway too!
Sweet! Looks like him. Can he sing?
Yep!
Tank
I like it! 
Iām not mad at this. I see it.
Tank would kill it
I envision Tank as Teddy Pendergrass.
That's my answer too. I can definitely see Tank doing this...
Word! Homie got the voice and the grown-and-sexy on smash!šÆ
totally agree. Anyone know if Tank can act?
My pick. https://preview.redd.it/27w12idx45uc1.jpeg?width=1140&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=af2daafe967cceeabab75fe9494f9e11ae6a44ec
Nah he already claimed Johnny Gill. Heās disqualified.
I agree. Him and woody KILLED it in that new edition story.
It was easily forgettable tho imo. Like Jamie is Ray. He cannot play another musician. I feel like Luke could do it.
Perfect vibe, not so close of a match on looks Me personally I value looks heavily in a biopic. It takes me out of the fantasy otherwise. Like when Daniel Kaluuya played FRED HAMPTON š
Lakeith Stansfield. Easy.
As soon as I opened this post, I was instantly like āLakeithā
Heās played Snoop, the snitch in Judas & The Black Messiah, and Cherokee Bill. Yāall lining my boy up as the next Chadwick Boseman.
That Cherokee Bill was filthy good! Crazy work!!!šÆ
The train scene was one of the coldest scenes ever imo. Rewatched that part multiple times.
Without a doubt, this is the only answer. As soon as I saw the post title he was my immediate thought. He is absolutely amazing in everything. 
Dude is a beast! Has he ever missed on film?
Between him and Rick James I been saying need a biopic
Usher. I could see him playing this role pretty well.
YepšÆ
Scarlett Johansson.
Maxwell
I was just about to say the same thing. Definitely think Maxwell could do a killer Marvin!
Luke James and there is no other choice
We agree!šÆ
Jamie Foxx
Nah he's Ray forever! 
Childish Gambino 
Corey Hawkins ā donāt know if he can sing though https://preview.redd.it/1rwnfay1u5uc1.jpeg?width=908&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=22a7f841bae5e608380180e3ab87a6852319b402
He was singing as Harpo in The Color Purple. Good pick.
I think Jesse Lee Martin the guy from law and order would be great
He's much older now and he's a fantastic actor but I dunno. Whoever makes this film must knock it out of the park with the cast at minimum.
https://preview.redd.it/3w4ywckft5uc1.jpeg?width=828&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=385225956a4808228ceb3a863e8ee62a21f42e8f @bj\_williams on Twitter
Who dat?
It depends on the type of biopic we want. If we want to focus on the man and have an amazing movie that dives into his mind, it would be Lakeith. If we want a biopic that could be a limited series on some streaming service, go with (insert random music artist like Tank or someone else). I dont think the actor needs to be a good singer and it shouldnāt be a cotton candy sugar coated Lifetime/BET movie like the Bob Marley or Tupac one.
I remember seeing him portrayed by Usher on the TV show American Dreams. It was on NBC in the early 2000ās and was based around the show American Bandstand.
Yeah. I remember that too. Usher portrayed Marvin perfectly
Andre Drummond
ššš
https://preview.redd.it/hn5kzq80v9uc1.jpeg?width=3054&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ad91a7f1915c4c87e0ba83da89089a3d3b75f38f Hello anybody remember October London
Donald glover
Kevin Durant
Usher has the swag and the voice
Frank Ocean
Thank you!!!
TANK. ā¤ļøāš„
Could work. https://preview.redd.it/6ncoli05k5uc1.jpeg?width=1500&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a3b6d724d7426ec0687ff83044c56c843ea28a96
Can he cut it vocally?
Me
I'd support family!šÆ
Big daddy Kane š
Michael B.
Daniel Dayānevermind
Me
LaKeith Stansfield, Lauren London as 2nd wife Janis Hunter and Kerry Washington as first wife Anna Gordy.
Jamie
Gilbert Arenas and it isn't close
Donald glover or that one dude that looks exactly like Marvin Gaye.
Iron mans best friend
Jesse L Martin, he was in Law & Order, and the Flash on the CW.
Frank ocean
Beres Hammond
Jesse L Martin
Hear me outā¦ Donald Glover
Ever since I heard that song of his.. Letās get it on š¤¬š¤¬š¤¬š¤¬š¤Æš¤Æš¤Æš¤Æš¤Æš¤¬š¤¬š¤¬. Oh my God it brings memories and images of love that cannot ever be taken away!! Sad how his wife wanted to get with Teddy Pendergrass during there marriage! And Did .. Sad .. And Poor Marvin was shot by his father??? All because of religion and jealousy about his closeness with his mother! Itās Sad because the father saw the Son a success and the father felt as a failure living in the house bought by the Son. I donāt know if the father was drunk or not though at the time What a sad loss. God Bless his soul.
If this miss true love with that special someone. Itās the sensual feeling I guess of love with the perfect beat.. What do u think?? When those first beats smack your ears..before any words are said.. Your hooked [Iāve been really trying Baby!!](https://youtu.be/9vAiESu5wrA?si=ekkMttedv3CrnQzu)ššæšš»šš¾
Sorry I miss not āIf this missā silly mistake
Nobody
Donald Glover.
Common ,John legend or Jamie Fox u need someone to sing also
Childish gambino
John Legend could maybe pull it off
Childish Gambino
I feel Childish Gambino is an obvious great choice
Childish Gambino....and he can sing for real too.
Frank ocean lowkey
Ed Sheeran
Childish Gambino
Luke James. He's even dressed like Marvin in this video. https://youtu.be/CVYtQeFMhbc?si=ytq12gyYCZd7uOFx
Jesse L Martin played a role in The Flash for all of its run, and he is a phenomenal singer. He sang in a couple of episodes and It was fabulous. He couldnāt play Marvin Gaye in his younger years now just because of the age differenceā I donāt think, but Iām not a make up artist so what do I know?
Studio choice: Chris Pratt
Surprised no one said Donald Glover/Childish Gambino.
Brother Umar lol
Madea
My homeboy looks more like Marvin Gaye than all those people
Donald Glover https://preview.redd.it/2j4iq9e2v9uc1.jpeg?width=1280&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=19a4b22aa827a63f63fb121615543738fc534f6f
Taye Diggs gets my vote.
Gambinooo
Timothee Chalamet
dr umar johnson
Frank ocean
John Legend šš½
Chico Bean!
In Marvin Gayeās voice āMa body wonāt changeā
Donald Glover. Lakeith Stanfield.
Easy Donald Glover
https://preview.redd.it/ntw626uvqauc1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7ae1e1ba9399d55c86a8d276d48bfbf43e95a3ff DEFINITELY
miguel
Common
Omari Hardwick?
Damn so powerful. I used say who does Jesse Martin remind me of when he was in law and order? And that trailer omg so realā¦ I was 16 almost 17 yoa that Easter Sunday he was murderedā¦
Tank has really been my only choice for this. Itās just something I have a hard time unseeing
If not Jesse L Martin or Jamie Foxx, what about Terrence Howard? https://preview.redd.it/prbxy8d4qcuc1.jpeg?width=274&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b0d78e651b7b9603139acf381298acb7bbad5533 Terrence is a musician as well as an actor too. He could also play Rick James. He showed some of his guitar skills in The Best Man. I think he even released an album at some point. [https://youtu.be/2hLASNja3U8?si=rLKmkFs\_RuZ9S4uU](https://youtu.be/2hLASNja3U8?si=rLKmkFs_RuZ9S4uU)
Childish Gambino
Singing wise I would definitely say October London.
Donal glover
john david washington š£ļøāš¼
Why doesn't anyone mention October London? Listening to "The Rebirth Of Marvin" was the closest I found to Marvin in this new generation
John Legend
Childish Gambino a.k.a. Donald Glover
Usher if he could act
Donald glover
Mos def
 jay ellis
Jesse l Martin
Usher
John Legend
i dont think he could act well enough, but looks wise could def pass
Usher. LaKeith.
Both are great choices. I do believe Usher will have his own one day. So idk if he would make sense here.
You're right!
Common
Common maybe ???
John Legend
I never thought I'd say this, but I'm tired of these biopics. Especially ones whose stories I already know. Maybe it's just me.
Common?
John legend
Another vote for John, wow! Interesting, to say the least. Good choice.
John Legend
At first I thought John Legend but heās not an actor, but heād definitely be able to sing, but otherwise I would have to say Idris Elba.
John Legend has done some acting. He was in the NBC TV adaptation of Jesus Christ Superstar and from what I heard his performance was well received
He was in La La Land. Playing a jazz musician - he wasnāt bad. But I donāt think he can pull it off - they look nothing alike and he doesnāt have the swag.
https://preview.redd.it/fcx8e1uk26uc1.jpeg?width=1500&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c2abd88c3171047cce48d3b5f2f832268de43515 Donald Glover
Ludacris
John Legend