A biopic of pioneering African American Martin Luther King is in the works, with Steven Spielberg on producing duties. The beard himself spewed: "We are all honored that the King Estate is giving us the opportunity to tell the story of these defining, historic events." Before adding: "It is our hope that the creative power of film and the impact of Dr. King's life can combine to present a story of undeniable power that we can all be proud of." No word on a director or any possible casting yet, but the man who rules out Denzel Washington is a brave man indeed. In saying that, King was a mere 39 when he was killed, and that'd put Will Smith bang in front if Spielberg and co. decide to go down the movie star route. Somewhere, Jamie Foxx's Spider-sense is tingling...
