Eddie Murphy, 60, is 'in talks' to play the Godfather Of Funk George Clinton, 80

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Eddie Murphy's no stranger to movie musicals, and the Mulan and Dreamgirls star may soon step into the shoes of a music legend.The actor, 60, is reportedly in early talks to portray the Godfather of Funk George Clinton in a biopic about his life, according to Deadline.However, the project is in very early development with filmmakers still attempting to secure Clinton's life rights before writing the script or fully casting the project.

Taking on a living legend:Eddie Murphy's no stranger to movie musicals, and the Mulan and Dreamgirls star may soon step into the shoes of a music legend (pictured 2019)Assuming everything goes according to plan, Murphy will also work as an executive producer on the film which will follow Clinton from growing up in North Carolina during the 1940s through his numerous contributions to funk music.

The movie will also focus on Clinton's influence on rap music in the 1980s and 1990s.A number of rappers including 2Pac, Dr.