WATCH: Brian Wilson 2015 Biopic Movie 'Love & Mercy' Trailer [VIDEO] Paul Dano & John Cusack Star As Beach Boys Icon During Highs & Lows Of Life

Brian Wilson is arguably one of the most important figures in American popular music due to his songwriting as the Beach Boys bandleader. In Love & Mercy, a new biopic-styled movie about the tortured genius, we get a glimpse into the height of his career in the 1960s with actor Paul Dano and the lows of his life in the 1980s with star John Cusack, both portraying Wilson. This week, we were treated to a great first-look at the project in a trailer that is sure to motivate moviegoers to see this film. Check out this brand new trailer below!

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We find out pretty quickly in this trailer that neither Dano nor Cusack resemble the songwriter, but their performances are what bring us into his story. If you're familiar with Wilson's life and career, you know that the highs were certainly high, but the lows were terrifying to imagine.

Truly an American icon, this story about Brian Wilson should be told. So when it hits theaters on June 5, 2015, we'll see what Wilson's life looks like on the big screen, and how we'll react to it!

Paul Giamatti and Elizabeth Banks also star in this biopic feature.

Watch this new trailer for Love & Mercy, based on The Beach Boys' main songwriter right here:

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Here is the official plot synopsis of Love & Mercy (via Slash Film):

LOVE & MERCY presents an unconventional portrait of Brian Wilson, the mercurial singer, songwriter and leader of The Beach Boys. Set against the era defining catalog of Wilson's music, the film intimately examines the personal voyage and ultimate salvation of the icon whose success came at extraordinary personal cost.