![]() According to director Martin, the role of James was written with Beyoncé in mind. Early announcements of the cast also included Columbus Short as Little Walter, Golden Globe winner Jeffrey Wright as Muddy Waters, and multi- Grammy Award winner Beyoncé as Etta James. Originally, Matt Dillon was slated to play the role of Chess, but the role was ultimately given to Adrien Brody due to scheduling conflicts with Dillon. Cadillac Records was produced by Andrew Lack and Sofia Sondervan, and co-executive produced by Beyoncé Knowles. Martin directed the film, financed by Sony BMG Film. Filming locations included Louisiana, Mississippi, and New Jersey. The filming of Cadillac Records started in February 2008. The screenplay was written by director Darnell Martin. Production īeyoncé at the premiere party for the release of the film The label started selling records from the back of Chess' Cadillac, and launched the careers of legendary musical personalities such as blues singers and harmonica and guitar players Little Walter and Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, soul legend Etta James and guitarist singer-songwriters Chuck Berry and Willie Dixon. He ran the legendary company with his brother, Phil, through the 1950s and '60s. Leonard Chess was the co-founder of the 1950s American record label Chess Records, located in Chicago, Illinois. ![]() Elvis Presley as himself (archive footage uncredited).Vincent D'Onofrio as Mississippi DJ (uncredited).Eamonn Walker as Chester Burnett/Howlin' Wolf.Columbus Short as Walter Jacobs/Little Walter.Jeffrey Wright as McKinley Morganfield/Muddy Waters.
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