Kingsley Ben-Adir transforms into Bob Marley in new photo from set of biopic

OR Bob Marley the biopic goes on! Kingsley Ben Adir, who plays the reggae legend in the upcoming Paramount Pictures film, was seen filming scenes for the project in London on Sunday 29th January. Kingsley, 36, transformed into Bob with the Jamaican singer’s signature dreadlocks. OR Peaky Blinders The star wore a gray jacket, dark green sweater, bright green beanie, and matching jeans to look even more like Bob.

Reinaldo Marco Verde he’s directing the Bob Marley biopic, which doesn’t have a release date yet. Reinaldo directed the film King Richard Who won Will Smith an Academy Award in 2022. Kingsley was officially cast in the Bob Marley biopic in February 2022. The British actor has previously played malcom x in the 2020 Oscar-nominated film one night in miamidirected by queen king.

Bob’s widow Rita Marleyyour son Ziggy MarleyAnd your daughter Cedella Marley they’re all producers of the biopic, according to Final deadline. The publication reported last year through sources that executives at Reinaldo and Paramount “attended endless auditions and met with dozens of actors vying for the role” of Bob, before Kingsley landed the job.

Naturally, Bob is known as a pioneer of the reggae genre. He helped form the band The Wailers, responsible for hits like “One Love” and “No Woman, No Cry”. In addition to his musical impact, Bob was known for his spirituality and belief in Rastafarianism. In 1977, the iconic performer was diagnosed with acral lentiginous melanoma. He died on May 11, 1981 at the age of 36.

Fans are very excited to see Bob’s story unfold on the big screen. Kingsley has grown into a talented actor and his performance is sure to be epic. In addition to the biopic, one of Kingsley’s upcoming projects is the Marvel miniseries. covert invasionwhere is he starring now? samuel l jackson, olivia colmanAND Emily Clarke.

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