Bob Marley: One Love

Bob Marley: One Love is an upcoming American biographical drama film about the life of singer and songwriter Bob Marley. Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, and written by Zach Baylin, Frank E. Flowers, and Terence Winter, the film stars Kingsley Ben-Adir as Marley, alongside Lashana Lynch as Rita Marley, and Jesse Cilio as Norval Marley. It is scheduled to be released by Paramount Pictures on January 12, 2024.

Bob Marley: One Love
Directed byReinaldo Marcus Green
Written by
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyRobert Elswit
Production
companies
Distributed byParamount Pictures
Release date
January 12, 2024 (2024-01-12)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Cast

Additionally, Michael Gandolfini, Nadine Marshall, James Norton, and Anthony Welsh were cast in undisclosed roles.

Production

In March 2021, it was announced that a biographical drama film based on the life of singer and songwriter Bob Marley was in development by Paramount Pictures. Reinaldo Marcus Green had been hired to direct, and with Zach Baylin, Frank E. Flowers, and Terence Winter writing the screenplay.[1][2]

In February 2022, Kingsley Ben-Adir was cast as the titular character, after an extensive, yearlong and globe-spanning search by the studio.[3] In August, Lashana Lynch had joined the cast playing as Bob's wife Rita Marley.[4] In February 2023, Michael Gandolfini, Nadine Marshall, James Norton, and Anthony Welsh had joined the cast in undisclosed roles.[5]

The film's title, Bob Marley: One Love, was announced by producer Ziggy Marley at CinemaCon in April 2023.[6]

Filming

Principal photography began in December 2022, in London.[7][8]

Release

The film is scheduled to be released in the United States on January 12, 2024.[5]

References
  1. Kroll, Justin (March 3, 2021). "Paramount's Bob Marley Biopic Sets 'King Richard' Helmer Reinaldo Marcus Green To Direct". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
  2. Kroll, Justin (February 11, 2022). "Kingsley Ben-Adir Tapped To Play Reggae Legend Bob Marley In Paramount Biopic". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
  3. Rubin, Rebecca (February 11, 2022). "Bob Marley Biopic to Star 'One Night in Miami' Actor Kingsley Ben-Adir". Variety. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  4. Kroll, Justin (August 4, 2022). "'No Time To Die's Lashana Lynch To Play Bob Marley's Wife, Rita, In Paramount Biopic". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  5. Kroll, Justin (February 2, 2023). "Michael Gandolfini, Tosin Cole, James Norton & Others Round Out Cast Of Paramount's Bob Marley Biopic". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  6. Vito Oddo, Marco (April 28, 2023). "Bob Marley Biopic Gets Official Title at CinemaCon". Collider. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
  7. Gardner, Claudia (December 18, 2022). "First Look: Kingsley Ben-Adir As Bob Marley On Set Of Reggae Legend's Biopic — See Photos". Dancehall Mag. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  8. "What's On Screen and Filming in London: March 2023". Film London. March 8, 2023. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
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