Bob Marley Biopic Casts ‘One Night In Miami’ Star

The Paramount Pictures Bob Marley biopic has finally found its lead!

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Kingsley Ben-Adir will be playing the iconic legend.

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Ben-Adir has a history of portraying important historical figures.

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He portrayed Malcolm X in “One Night In Miami.”

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He also portrayed Barack Obama in “The Comey Rule.”

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Ben-Adir has also recently joined the MCU.

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He will appear in Marvel’s upcoming “Secret Invasion.”

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"King Richard" creator Reinaldo Marcus Green will direct.

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No release date has yet to be announced.

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