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Here's how the cast of 'Bob Marley: One Love' compares to the real-life people they play
Here's how the cast of 'Bob Marley: One Love' compares to the real-life people they play
Ayomikun AdekaiyeroFeb 14, 2024, 17:52 IST
Kingsley Ben-Adir as Bob Marley in "Bob Marley: One Love."Chiabella James/Paramount Pictures
"Bob Marley: One Love," out now in theaters, depicts the life of Reggae's most famous singer.
Kingsley Ben-Adir donned a dreadlock wig to play the lead, Bob Marley.
Kingsley Ben-Adir brings reggae icon Bob Marley to life in the biopic "Bob Marley: One Love."
The new movie recreates the major events of Marley's life, from his departure from Jamaica following an assassination attempt to his triumphant return to the country to perform at the One Love Peace Concert in 1978.
Many real-life figures in Marley's life appear in "One Love," played by a recognizable cast of actors, including Lashana Lynch and James Norton.
Here's how the "One Love" cast compares to the historical figures they play.
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Kingsley Ben-Adir plays Reggae legend Bob Marley.
Kingsley Ben-Adir in "Bob Marley: One Love" and Bob Marley in front of his house at 56 Hope Road on July 9, 1979, in Kingston, Jamaica.Paramount Pictures / Charlie Steiner - Hwy 67 Revisited / Getty Images
Lashana Lynch stars as Marley's wife and bandmate, Rita Marley.
Lashana Lynch in "Bob Marley: One Love" and Rita Marley performing onstage at the Park West in Chicago on September 29, 1982.Paramount Pictures / Paul Natkin / Getty Images
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James Norton plays record producer Chris Blackwell.
James Norton at the UK premiere for "Bob Marley: One Love" and Chris Blackwell in December 1972 in London.Jo Hale / WireImage / Brian Cooke / Redferns
Davo plays the Wailers' guitarist, Junior Marvin.
Davo (top) in "Bob Marley: One Love" and Junior Marvin at the Glastonbury Festival on 21st June 1986.Paramount Pictures / Michael Putland / Getty Images
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Sheldon Shephard plays Marley's art director, Neville Garrick.
Sheldon Shepherd at the LA premiere of "Bob Marley: One Love" and Neville Garrick in 1993.Michael Buckner / Variety via Getty Images / David Corio / Redferns / Getty Images
Naomi Cowan plays a member of the I-Threes, Marcia Griffiths.
Naomi Cowan at the UK premiere of "Bob Marley: One Love" and Marcia Griffiths in London in 1971.Wiktor Szymanowicz / Future Publishing via Getty Images / Michael Putland / Getty Images
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Anna-Share Blake portrays another member of the I-Threes, Judy Mowatt.
Anna-Share Blake at the LA premiere of "Bob Marley: One Love" and Judy Mowatt in 1980.Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images for Paramount Pictures / David Corio / Michael Ochs Archives / Getty Images
Umi Myers plays Marley's lover, Cindy Breakspeare.
Umi Myers in "Bob Marley: One Love" and Cindy Breakspeare at the Royal Albert Hall in London in 1976.Paramount Pictures / PA Images via Getty Images