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Brian Wilson's Life to Hit the Big Screen

The mercurial singer-songwriter and leader of The Beach Boys

Brian Wilson, the mercurial singer-songwriter and leader of The Beach Boys, is set to have his life story brought to the big screen. Love & Mercy, directed by Bill Pohlad, will follow Wilson's career from the early days of The Beach Boys through his struggles with mental illness and substance abuse. The film will star Paul Dano as the young Wilson and John Cusack as the older Wilson.

Wilson is one of the most influential figures in American music. His songs, such as "Good Vibrations" and "Wouldn't It Be Nice," helped to define the sound of the 1960s. However, Wilson also struggled with mental illness and substance abuse, which led to him being hospitalized for several years. In recent years, Wilson has made a comeback, releasing several critically acclaimed albums.

Love & Mercy is expected to be released in 2015. The film is sure to be a fascinating look at the life of one of the most iconic figures in American music.

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