Oliver Stone confirms MLK film with Jamie Foxx

Director Oliver Stone confirmed that Oscar winner Jamie Foxx will star in his new MLK biopic.

The authorized film will showcase the legendary leader's life.

"We are looking for a way to relate to this extraordinary man," Stone said.

Stone is known for his controversial biopics on George W. Bush, John F Kennedy, and Richard Nixon.

Foxx worked with the award-winning director in the 1999 film, Any Given Sunday.

Steven Spielberg is slated to produce the film along with members of the King family.