Kingsley Ben-Adir has quietly become an actor to watch thanks to memorable roles in the likes of “Peaky Blinders,” “The OA,” “One Night In Miami…” and the upcoming “Barbie.” Now Ben-Adir gets his biggest role yet in the upcoming biopic “Bob Marley: One Love,” where he plays the iconic Jamaican singer-songwriter.
Ben-Adir and Lashana Lynch co-star in “One Love” as Bob and Rita Marley, from Marley and his band The Heartbreakers rise to fame to the singer’s death in the 1980s.
Here’s an official synopsis for “Bob Marley: One Love,” courtesy of Paramount Pictures:
BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE celebrates the life and music of an icon who inspired generations through his message of love and unity. On the big screen for the first time, discover Bob’s powerful story of overcoming adversity and the journey behind his revolutionary music. Produced in partnership with the Marley family and starring Kingsley Ben-Adir as the legendary musician and Lashana Lynch as his wife Rita, BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE is in theatres January 12, 2024.
“One Love” also stars Tosin Cole as Norval Marley and James Norton as Mick Jagger. Other cast includes Anthony Welsh, Michael Gandolfini, Umi Myers, and Nadine Marshall.
“King Richard” director Reinaldo Marcus Green helms “One Love” from a script by Zach Baylin, Frank E. Flowers, and Terence Winter. Producers on the film include Robert Teitel, Brad Pitt, Jeremy Kleiner, Dede Gardner, Ziggy Marley, Rita Marley, and Cedella Marley. Executive producers include Richard Hewitt, Orly Marley, and Matt Solodky.
“Bob Marley: One Love” hits theaters everywhere on January 12, 2024. Watch the first trailer for the film below.
