World-famous musician Herbie Hancock will have a role in Luc Besson‘s upcoming film “Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets,” the French filmmaker announced Saturday.
“Herbie Hancock is a legend. His music was my only friend at 14,” Besson wrote on Instagram. “I learn so much listening this genius…I’m proud to have him for a role in #Valerian .”
Hancock is a multi-Grammy winner for his jazz albums, winning Album of the Year in 2008 for “River: The Joni Letters.” He also won an Academy Award in 1987 for Best Original Soundtrack for “Round Midnight,” in which he also appeared as Eddie Wayne.