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THE LATE Bob Marley left behind a legacy of hit songs such as Stir It Up and I Shot the Sheriff.
His life and career are revisited in the Paramount Pictures biopic One Love.
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Who plays Bob Marley in One Love?
In the biopic Bob Marley: One Love, the legendary singer is played by Kingsley Ben-Adir.
In February 2022, Ben-Adir was cast as Marley; the production vetted their choices for a year before selecting the BAFTA-nominated actor for the role.
Lashana Lynch, Michael Gandolfini, and James Norton also star in the movie.
Marley's daughter Cedella, his son Ziggy, and his widow Rita are the film's producers.
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Who is Kingsley Ben-Adir?
Born on February 28, 1986, Kingsley Ben-Adir is a British actor from Gospel Oak, London.
He is known for his roles in Peaky Blinders, One Night in Miami, and Noelle.
In 2023, Ben-Adir earned wider recognition for his roles in Barbie and Secret Invasion.
"It’s very rare that a script like that comes along," he said of his appearance as one of the Kens in Greta Gerwig's Barbie.
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He told Variety: "From the first page, I was like, 'Wow, this is really, really funny!'
"I just heard such great things about Ryan and Margot.
"Then, me and Greta went out for some whiskey. We spoke for two or three hours.
"There was a really strong sense from early on like she was trying to do something a little bit different."
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How can I watch Bob Marley: One Love?
On January 12, 2024, Bob Marley: One Love is scheduled to be released in theaters.
"You've heard the music and you think you know the man but do you really understand what he went through and what moments shaped him into the person he became," Ziggy Marley shared with the family's fans via Instagram.
"This film will bring you to witness for the first time what it was like to be around the legend, to see his pain, his sorrows, his joys, and his redemption.
"Authenticity fills the screen with numerous Jamaican actors doing us proud in representing the culture.
"Filmed in England and Jamaica the cast and crew represents one of the most unique creation to ever come out of a Hollywood studio."
The GRAMMY Award winner further teased: "Filmed at the actual places where Bob walked, played football, and sang like Trench Town and Bull Bay in Kingston, it is an artistic creation that we are proud of and want you to enjoy to be entertained but also to be inspired.
"The family produced it with Paramount Studio and for us, it represents the continuation of Bob's message and growth.
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"With this release we look forward to inspiring not only the long time fans but also the younger generation, giving them a vehicle that opens the door to explore Bob's life and music and in so doing expand his universal message of unification, justice and peace throughout the earth.
"We do this with purpose and are delighted to share with you the trailer for Bob Marley One Love the movie."