The untitled Bob Marley biopic currently in production at Paramount Pictures has just found its lead star. Deadline reports that One Night in Miami star Kingsley Ben-Adir has signed on to play the reggae legend in the film. Reinaldo Marcus Green (King Richard) is also on board to direct the movie using a screenplay by Zach Baylin, Frank E. Flowers, and Terence Winter. Robert Teitel will produce alongside Ziggy Marley, Rita Marley, and Cedella Marley on behalf of Tuff Gong.
Kingsley Ben-Adir, who played Malcolm X in One Night in Miami, will next play Bob Marley in Paramount’s upcoming biopic.Read MoreMovieWeb – Feed