Funk legend George Clinton published a memoir Brothas Be, Yo Like George, Ain’t That Funkin’ Kinda Hard On You?, which traces his roots in 1940s North Carolina to becoming a pioneer of funk and founding the musical collective Parliament-Funkadelic.
Now this memoir will be transformed into a biopic, with the script written by Virgil Williams, and directed by Bill Condon and Eddie Murphy playing George Clinton. The funk legend has previously been portrayed by Wiz Khalifa on film, in 2023’s Spinning Gold.
Murphy is set to produce the film through Eddie Murphy Productions, while Clinton is also on board as an executive producer.
It’s not the first time Condon and Murphy have joined forces, having previously worked together on 2006’s Dreamgirls – another musical drama, inspired by Motown Records and the Supremes starring Jamie Foxx, Beyoncé and Jennifer Hudson. Murphy received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the film.
Parliament-Funkadelic released their last album Medicaid Fraud Dogg in 2018, marking their first new music in 38 years. Shortly after, Clinton announced his retirement from the road in 2019. In 2024, he appeared on Kamasi Washington‘s new album Fearless Movement, on the track “Get Lit.”
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