Get On Up Official Trailer #1 for the James Brown Biography starring Chadwick Boseman, David Andrew Nash, Nelsan Ellis and directed by Tate Taylor. A chronicle of James Brown's rise from extreme poverty to become one of the most influential musicians in history. Release Date: 1 August 2014 Director: Tate Taylor Cast: Chadwick Boseman, David Andrew Nash, Nelsan Ellis Genre: Biography, Dram