Don Cheadle is preparing for what could be his role of a lifetime. The quietly intense thespian will be portraying Miles Davis in the biopic, Miles Ahead. He met with some members of Davis’ family to discuss Miles and they described why they thought Cheadle was the perfect fit to play the trumpeter. Cheadle also showcased some of his musical chops. Check out the video.

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