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Throughout the entire process of making the Ray Charles movie with Jamie Foxx, Ray was more than cooperative, insisting at every turn that the filmmakers never shy away from the darker parts of his reality. "Ray actually said, 'You can tell any story you want and you can make me look any way you want, but I will not let you not tell the truth, because that wouldn't be right,'" explains Hackford. This type of reality makes the Ray Charles movie with Jamie Foxx more captivating. Ray Charles movie star -Jamie Foxx, who plays Ray in the movie is enjoying success in a multifaceted career that already encompasses dramatic roles in films and television, as well as stand-up comedy and music. Though previously best known for his comedy work, his emergence as a leading dramatic actor is evidenced in his most recent and upcoming roles.
In preparation for the Ray Charles movie, Jamie Foxx adapted many of Ray Charles' physical characteristics and immersed himself in soul, jazz and blues. In fact, Ray Charles' movie with Jamie Foxx is remarkable because Foxx was extremely dedicated to imitating the personality and characteristics of Ray Charles. He even
spent weeks during rehearsal and production of Ray, the movie walking around with his eyes sealed tight for 12 hours a day, to gain an intimate understanding of what it really means be blind. |
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