Don Cheadle: He’s most people’s first choice to play Davis, and it’s easy to see why. Besides the physical resemble, few people doubt this great actor could not embody one of history’s greatest musicians. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Idris Elba: This sex symbol could best portray Davis during his peak as a fashion and jazz trendsetter. He’d remind viewers of what made Miles so cool. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

Wesley Snipes: Still in search of that ideal comeback role (and right now stuck in prison), Snipes could win back critics and audiences with his take on Davis. (AP Photo)

Isaiah Washington: Speaking of comebacks, this former Grey’s Anatomy star is also in need of one. He would make a fiery and edgy Miles Davis. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

Omar Epps: One of the most underrated black actors in Hollywood, Epps deserves the chance to shine in leading role again. He brought it in Higher Learning and Juice. (Getty Images)

Edi Gathegi: This newcomer (X-Men: First Class) might just have the closest resemblance to Miles Davis and what’s more, he could bring some much needed youthful vigor the to the man’s early years. (Getty Images)

Michael Kenneth Williams: Williams, a scene stealer on The Wire, Boardwalk Empire and Community, has the right amount of flair and charisma to tackle to role of Davis. (Getty Images)

Wood Harris: A solid and dependable character actor, Wood Harris could disappear into this role and maybe join the A-list as Denzel did after he played Malcolm X. (Getty Images)

Mos Def: This alternative rapper has the right eccentric spirit and acting talent (see his roles in Bamboozled and Cadillac Records, for example) to master the jazz icon. (AP Photo)

Leon Robinson: Leon has been out of the limelight lately, but we all remember he did wonders as a drugged out David Ruffin, he could capture Davis’ dark side. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)