Cast and Crew of Get on Up

Get on Up

A chronicle of James Brown's rise from extreme poverty to become one of the most influential musicians in history.

Main Cast of Get on Up

Chadwick Boseman as James Brown

Chadwick Boseman

James Brown
 Nelsan Ellis as Bobby Byrd

Nelsan Ellis

Bobby Byrd
 Dan Aykroyd as Ben Bart

Dan Aykroyd

Ben Bart
 Viola Davis as Susie Brown

Viola Davis

Susie Brown
 Lennie James as Joe Brown

Lennie James

Joe Brown
 Fred Melamed as Syd Nathan

Fred Melamed

Syd Nathan
 Jill Scott as DeeDee Brown

Jill Scott

DeeDee Brown

Crew of Get on Up

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