'The Italian Job' director F Gary Gray will direct a new biopic of iconic singer Marvin Gaye.
According to Variety the biopic, 'Marvin', will cover Gaye's entire life, from his emergence at Motown to his death in 1984, when he was shot by his father.
The cast has yet to be revealed but Gray plans to have the star of the film lip synch to Gaye's famous recordings, which include 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough', 'Heard It Through the Grapevine' and 'Let's Get It On'.
'Blood Diamond' writer C Gaby Mitchell is to write the script.
Gray is currently working on 'The Brazilian Job', 'The Italian Job' sequel starring Mark Wahlberg.
