James Marsden wants to play Frank Sinatra in a biopic: ‘Some of the really tortured and darker stories’

nypost.com:

talking to The Post about his Hulu show “Paradise,” he admitted there’s one dream role he hasn’t done yet. “I’ve always loved emulating some of the old crooners, like Bobby Darin and Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin.

I always thought there were so many interesting stories of Frank Sinatra’s life that could be played. And for whatever reason, you’ve never really seen a movie about him,” Marsden, 51, told The Post. “To do a biopic like what Jamie Foxx did with Ray Charles would be a lot of fun.

I would love to,” he continued. “And you’re actually using your singing voice, as well.”Regarding Sinatra, the “Paradise” star said, “I just think there’s so many stories that could be told about that man – some of the really tortured and darker stories, and some uplifting ones as well.

What he did, what he accomplished. I’ve never really done a biopic about somebody.”Lest anyone forget that Marsden has the singing chops to play Sinatra, he showed off his vocal skills in the 2007 movie “Hairspray” and the 2008 movie “Enchanted.” “I had the most amazing experience on that movie, and it was just a party.