Terrence Howard discusses a time he turned down playing Marvin Gaye in a biopic originally in the works with director Lee Daniels.

“Empire” alum Terrence Howard turned down the opportunity to play Marvin Gaye and Smokey Robinson in their respective biopics, but for varying reasons.

Terrence Howard declined playing Marvin Gaye after learning about the singer's sexuality, saying he couldn't fully commit to the role.