Mar 31, 2008 • 1 min read

Mos Def to play Chuck Berry in Chess movie

Mos Def is set to play Chuck Berry in a new film about Chess Records, with Beyonce Knowles reportedly cast as Etta James.

More musicians doing movies, and Mos Def is set to combine his acting and musical skills by playing Chuck Berry in a new film all about the legendary rock 'n' roll label Chess Records. The movie is also set to star Beyonce Knowles as Etta James.

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