Bob Marley: One Love
Bob Marley: One Love is an upcoming American biographical drama musical film directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green from a screenplay written by Terence Winter & Frank E. Flowers and Zach Baylin & Reinaldo Marcus Green. It is based on the life of reggae singer and songwriter Bob Marley, from his rise to fame up until his death in 1981. The film stars Kingsley Ben-Adir as Marley, alongside Lashana Lynch as Rita Marley, and Jesse Cilio as Norval Marley.
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Directed by | Reinaldo Marcus Green |
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Cinematography | Robert Elswit |
Edited by | Pamela Martin |
Music by | Kris Bowers[2] |
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Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
Bob Marley: One Love is scheduled to be released in the United States on February 14, 2024, by Paramount Pictures.
Cast
- Kingsley Ben-Adir as Bob Marley
- Lashana Lynch as Rita Marley
- Jesse Cilio as Norval Marley
- James Norton as Chris Blackwell
Additionally, Michael Gandolfini, Nadine Marshall, 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.[3][4]
In February 2022, Kingsley Ben-Adir was cast as the titular character, after an extensive, yearlong and globe-spanning search by the studio.[5] In August, Lashana Lynch had joined the cast playing as Bob's wife Rita Marley.[6] In February 2023, Michael Gandolfini, Nadine Marshall, James Norton, and Anthony Welsh had joined the cast in undisclosed roles.[7]
The film's title, Bob Marley: One Love, was announced by producer Ziggy Marley at CinemaCon in April 2023.[8]
Filming
Principal photography began in December 2022, in London.[9][10]
Release
The film is scheduled to be released in the United States on February 14, 2024.[11] It was originally scheduled to be released on January 12, 2024.[7]
References
- https://directories.wga.org/project/1237349/bob-marley-one-love
- "Kris Bowers Scoring Reinaldo Marcus Green's 'Bob Marley: One Love'". Film Music Reporter. October 10, 2023. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
- 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.
- Kroll, Justin (February 11, 2022). "Kingsley Ben-Adir Tapped To Play Reggae Legend Bob Marley In Paramount Biopic". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
- Rubin, Rebecca (February 11, 2022). "Bob Marley Biopic to Star 'One Night in Miami' Actor Kingsley Ben-Adir". Variety. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
- 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.
- 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.
- Vito Oddo, Marco (April 28, 2023). "Bob Marley Biopic Gets Official Title at CinemaCon". Collider. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
- 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.
- "What's On Screen and Filming in London: March 2023". Film London. March 8, 2023. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
- Couch, Aaron (September 22, 2023). "'Smile 2,' 'Mean Girls' Musical Set 2024 Release Dates". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 22, 2023.