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Bob Marley (February 6, 1945 — May 11, 1981) was known for fusing elements of reggae, ska, and rocksteady with his distinctive vocals and songwriting.
His greatest hits album Legend was released in 1984 (three years after his passing), and became the bestselling reggae album of all-time.
Bob Marley
Per a report from Deadline, Paramount Pictures has chosen filmmaker Reinaldo Marcus Green (director of King Richard) to direct a Bob Marley film for the studio. Production will be handled by Ziggy Marley, Rita Marley, and Cedella Marley.
Speaking about the project, Greens said, "Bob Marley's music lives on in all of us. His lyrics transcends continents, colour, creed, and generations of people."
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"It heals. It fights. It bleeds love and truth. It's a true honour and privilege to work with Ziggy and the Marley family, and Paramount Pictures to bring his story to life."
Marley
"Audiences want to know the real Bob; the man as well as the legend. I trust this film will bring us closer to understanding his journey, his music, and continue to carry the torch of his legacy with humility and grace. And most of all, love."
Commenting on the biopic, Ziggy Marley (the son of Bob Marley) stated, "I am very excited to be hands-on in working to dive deeper into to sharing the legacy of who our father, Bob Marley, is."
Bob Marley's son, Ziggy Marley
"It's an incredible responsibility that we take on with Reinaldo and the team at Paramount to tell the story of our father in a way that truly honours him and will also entertain, enlighten, uplift, and inspire his fans and audiences around the world."
He added, "It is like opening a window that has never be opened before."
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