Kingsley Ben-Adir to Painting Bob Marley in Upcoming Biopic

“One Evening in Miami” breakout star Kingsley Ben-Adir is ready to painting Bob Marley in a biopic for Paramount. The yet-to-be-named movie will give attention to the life and legacy of the famed Jamaican artist and reggae pioneer. In line with “The Hollywood Reporter,” “King Richard” director Reinaldo Marcus Inexperienced will helm the mission with “King Richard” author Zach Baylin writing the screenplay. Ziggy Marley, Rita Marley, and Cedella Marley will all produce the film on behalf of Tuff Gong. Robert Teitel will produce as nicely.

Ben-Adir beforehand performed the late Malcolm X in Regina King’s Oscar-nominated movie, receiving crucial reward for his efficiency. He is additionally starred in numerous TV exhibits, together with “Love Life,” “Excessive Constancy,” “Peaky Blinders,” and extra. Paramount noticed a lot success with the discharge of its 2019 biopic for Elton John, “Rocketman,” and it additionally has a Bee Gees biopic queued up — set to be directed by Kenneth Branagh. Now it appears to attain one other massive win by bringing Marley’s story to the massive display.

No different particulars relating to the biopic — together with further solid names, a manufacturing window, or a launch date — have been introduced at the moment.