Jamaican audiences would be the first to see the long-awaited biopic ‘Bob Marley: One Love,’ because the movie makes it premiere on the island on Tuesday, January 23.
This biopic will mark the primary time that Bob Marley’s life and musical journey shall be showcased on the massive display screen. The film shall be launched in theatres globally on February 14.
Produced in partnership with the Marley household, the movie stars Kingsley Ben-Adir (Peaky Blinders) as Marley, alongside Lashana Lynch (No Time to Die, Girl King) as Rita Marley, and James Norton (Mr Jones, McMafia) as Chris Blackwell.
It was directed by Reinaldo Marcus Inexperienced and written by Inexperienced, Terence Winter, Frank E. Flowers, and Zach Baylin.
Different notable Jamaican solid members
A number of different Jamaican artistes and actors have additionally been solid within the movie. Amongst them are:
Naomi Cowan: The daughter of well-known Jamaican singers Dr. Carlene Davis-Cowan and Tommy Cowan. The singer/songwriter makes her appearing debut on this position, starring as the long-lasting I-Threes member Marica Griffiths.
Sevana: Reggae singer Sevana will play one other I-Threes, Judy Mowatt. Sevana is well-known for her songs No one Man,” “Mango,” and a number of other collaborations withreggae singer Protoje. She offivially signed along with his In.Digg.Nation Collective in 2020 and departed in 2022.
Aston Barrett Jr.: Jamaican multi-instrumentalist and producer Aston Barrett Jr. has been the drummer and chief of the band The Wailers since 2016. He’s the son of Aston “Familyman” Barrett, who was the bassist and musical director for Bob Marley & The Wailers. He’ll play his father within the movie.
Hector Roots Lewis: Jamaican reggae singer Hector Roots Lewis will play long-time drummer of Bob Marley and The Wailers, Carlton ‘Carly’ Barrett.
Sheldon Shepherd: A widely known face amongst Jamaican film lovers is Sheldon Shepherd. The founding member and lead singer of The No-Maddz will play Neville Garrick, Marley’s friend and art director, who passed away in November. Shepherd is understood for his position within the movie Higher Mus’ Come. He additionally starred in Idris Elba’s directorial debut, Yardie.
The movie will even characteristic Jesse Cilio as Norval Marley and Sundra Oakley as Diane Jobson. Further solid members, together with Tosin Cole, Michael Gandolfini, Nadine Marshall, and Anthony Welsh, will seem in roles that stay undisclosed for now.
It’s anticipated to be obtainable on the Paramount Plus streaming service, aligning with Paramount Footage’ possession of the platform. For these already subscribed to Paramount Plus, the Bob Marley biopic shall be accessible upon its launch.
