Terrence Howard says he turned down playing Marvin Gaye in a Lee ... ’ TV series “Empire” — grew cold on Daniels’ biopic after a conversation with legendary record producer Quincy Jones.

Terrence Howard said he turned down playing Marvin Gaye in a Lee ... ’ TV series “Empire” — grew cold on Daniels’ biopic after a conversation with legendary record producer Quincy Jones. 9.

Terrence Howard Turned Down Marvin Gaye Biopic Because He Didn’t Want to Kiss a Man: “I Would Cut My Lips Off” The actor said he heard from Quincy Jones that the "Let's Get It On" singer was ...

However, Howard ended up missing out on the Gaye biopic as well. The “Empire” star said he passed on the project after he found out about Gaye’s sexuality from another music great, Quincy Jones.

Terrence then claimed that, during a visit to late music producer Quincy Jones's house, he heard a rumor that changed his perspective when it came to taking on the role.

However, Howard ended up missing out on the Gaye biopic as well. The “Empire” star said he passed on the project after he found out about Gaye’s sexuality from another music great, Quincy Jones.

Terrence Howard says he was supposed to play Marvin Gaye in a Lee Daniels movie. He didn't take on the role, in part because Quincy Jones told him Gaye was gay.

Terrence Howard declined the role of Marvin Gaye in a biopic after learning about the singer's sexuality from Quincy Jones. Howard expressed discomfort with portraying a gay character, stating he ...

Terrence Howard revealed to Bill Maher that he turned down a Marvin Gaye biopic because he would have had to kiss a man. ... “I was over at Quincy Jones’ house and I’m asking Quincy, ...

Terrence Howard has revealed that her turned down an opportunity to portray the late soul singer Marvin Gaye in a biopic because he ... “I was over at Quincy Jones’ house and I’m asking ...