VIDEO: First Look - Paul Dano Stars in Brian Wilson Bi0pic LOVE & MERCY

Paul Dano will portray BEACH BOYS frontman BrIan Wilson in the upcoming biopic, LOVE & MERCY, while John Cusack plays the musician later in life. The film is set to hit theaters this June. Get a first look below!

LOVE & MERCY will follow Wilson throughout his years in the 1960s rock group, which he served as frontman and lead songwriter for.

It will also explore his mental health issues, as well as his martial woes with wife, Melinda, which ulimately forced him to leave the beloved band. Oren Moverman wrote the film's script.

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