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Bob Marley: One Love film trailer released by Paramount

other · 2026-04-27

Paramount has released the first trailer for Bob Marley: One Love, a biopic directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green. The film stars Kingsley Ben-Adir as Bob Marley, who learned guitar for the role. It focuses on the 18 months following the 1976 assassination attempt on Marley, leading to his 1978 One Love Peace Concert in Jamaica. The production involves Marley's family: son Ziggy, daughter Cedella, and widow Rita as supervisors, with Brad Pitt also producing. Ziggy Marley noted the film was shot in real locations where Bob walked, played football, and sang, including Trench Town and Bull Bay in Kingston. The film is set for theatrical release on January 12, 2024.

Key facts

  • Paramount released the first trailer for Bob Marley: One Love.
  • The film is directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green.
  • Kingsley Ben-Adir plays Bob Marley and learned guitar for the role.
  • The story covers the 18 months after the 1976 assassination attempt on Marley.
  • It culminates in the 1978 One Love Peace Concert in Jamaica.
  • Marley's family (Ziggy, Cedella, Rita) supervised the film.
  • Brad Pitt is among the producers.
  • The film was shot in real locations in Jamaica including Trench Town and Bull Bay.
  • Release date: January 12, 2024.

Entities

Artists

  • Bob Marley
  • Kingsley Ben-Adir
  • Reinaldo Marcus Green
  • Ziggy Marley
  • Cedella Marley
  • Rita Marley
  • Brad Pitt

Institutions

  • Paramount Pictures
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Jamaica
  • Kingston
  • Trench Town
  • Bull Bay

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