Slideshow: Who should play Miles Davis?

SLIDESHOW - Oscar nominee Don Cheadle has made no secret about his desire to portray Davis, and we agree he'd be great, but he's just one of several potential actors who might pass muster...

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Recently reports say that George Tillman, Jr. — the director of the Notorious BIG biopic Notorious — will be taking on the life story of Miles Davis for his next project. Immediately rumors began swirling about who should play the jazz legend. Oscar nominee Don Cheadle has made no secret about his desire to portray Davis, and we agree he’d be great, but he’s just one of several potential actors who might pass muster. Check out our top 10 picks below…

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