Marlon Wayans and Essence Atkins also appeared in Dance Flick (2009).
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The film had been in development since 2000.
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Mario J. Radford, who played a chauffeur, is a substitute teacher in Nicholaville, Kentucky.
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Several of the actors in this film have starred in the film The Help (2011): Viola Davis portrayed Aibileen Clark, Octavia Spencer portrayed Minny Jackson, Allison Janney portrayed Charlotte Phelan, Ahna O'Reilly portrayed Elizabeth Leefolt, Nelsan Ellis portrayed Henry the Waiter, Aunjanue Ellis portrayed Yule Mae Davis, Cleta Elaine Ellington portrayed a receptionist and Richie Montgomery portrayed a bus driver.
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Universal put the film in turnaround when the budget was approaching $70 million. Ultimately, the film was made for $30 million.
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Octavia Spencer and Viola Davis also appeared together in "The Help" (2011).
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In the scene preceding the 1964 T.A.M.I. show, when James is discussing The Rolling Stones with Pop, The Beach Boys are in the background, rehearsing vocals.
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Aunjanue Ellis appeared with the real James Brown in Undercover Brother (2002)
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Dan Aykroyd and the real James Brown appeared together in The Blues Brothers (1980), Doctor Detroit (1983) and Blues Brothers 2000 (1998).
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Just before James hits the stage on the T.A.M.I. show, there's a shot of two of the hosts, one dressed as a fire fighter, ready to introduce James and the Flames. It's actually footage from the 1964 broadcast of the T.A.M.I. show. The 2 people are Jan and Dean (Dead Man's Curve).
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When James and The Flames go onstage to perform their rendition of Caldonia, the music used was an actual recording of the real James Brown's rendition. The original includes a horn section, which was removed because the Flames didn't yet have a horn section in the film.
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James calls a rehearsal after he sees Pee-Wee mocking him. James explains to Clyde, the drummer, how he wants the drums to start for the song. James' explanation is how "Cold Sweat" begins on the record.
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This is Aunjanue Ellis' third film based on a real-life musician.
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Ben Bart handcuffs a suitcase full of cash to Big Junior's wrist. As Elwood Blues, Dan Aykroyd walked on stage with a suitcase handcuffed to his wrist.
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Chadwick Boseman trained for 2 months to learn how to sing and dance properly.
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James Brown learns that the Rolling Stones will close the TV show, not him. Ben Bart says the band will soon be forgotten. Fifty years later, The Stones are still performing together. Frontman Mick Jagger is the film's executive music producer, and one of its main producers.
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Chadwick Boseman did all his own dancing.
Get on Up - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
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Get on Up - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
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