Kingsley Ben-Adir set to play Reggae legend Bob Marley in Paramount biopic
dailymail.co.ukKingsley Ben-Adir is stepping into his newest role as Reggae legend Bob Marley.The 35-year-old will be cast to play the iconic musician, according to Deadline.The British actor has portrayed a number of legendary figures, including President Barack Obama on Showtime's The Comedy Rule and Malcom X in One Night in Miami.
New role:Kingsley Ben-Adir is stepping into his newest role as Reggae legend Bob MarleyThe movie will reportedly be directed byReinaldo Marcus Green, who made is directorial debut in the 2021 film King Richard.
The film, which highlightedVenus and Serena's father, Richard Williams, went on to receive six Oscar Nominations,including Best Picture and Best Actor for Will Smith.The musical legend died of cancer in 1981 at age 36, but hiswife Rita Marley, daughter Cedella Marley and son Ziggy Marley will serve as producers on set, according to Deadline.
The music legend: Bob Marley died of cancer in 1981 at age 36 Legendary roles:The British actor has portrayed a number of legendary figures, including President Barack Obama on Showtime's The Comedy Rule and Malcom X in One Night in Miami'Sources say Paramount execs and Green saw endless tests and met with dozens of actors vying for the role, but in recent weeks Ben-Adir began putting himself in pole position before ultimately winning the role,' Deadline reported.Kingsley will also be on the big screen for another role in 2022.
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