Reinaldo Marcus Green to Direct Bob Marley Biopic at Paramount
“Bob Marley’s music lives on in all of us,” “King Richard” director says of the reggae legendBrian Welk | March 3, 2021 @ 9:47 AM Last Updated: March 3, 2021 @ 10:24 AM
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Paramount’s Bob Marley music biopic has found a director.
Reinaldo Marcus Green, the director of the Will Smith film “King Richard,” will direct the untitled film about the reggae music pioneer legend.
Marley’s son and reggae artist Ziggy Marley will produce. Rita Marley and Cedella Marley will produce on behalf of Tuff Gong. Robert Teitel will also produce.
“Bob Marley’s music lives on in all of us. His lyrics transcend continents, color, creed, and generations of people,” Green said in a statement. “It heals. It fights. It bleeds love and truth. It’s a true honor and privilege to work with Ziggy and the Marley Family, and Paramount Pictures to bring his story to life. Audiences
Naomi Ackie to Play Whitney Houston in Biopic ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’ at TriStar
“The Rise of Skywalker” and “Lady Macbeth” actress will play the lead in Stella Meghie’s filmBrian Welk | December 15, 2020 @ 2:10 PM Last Updated: December 15, 2020 @ 2:32 PM
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Naomi Ackie is in negotiations to play Whitney Houston in the musical biopic about the singer’s life, “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” that is set up at Sony’s TriStar Pictures.
“The Photograph” filmmaker Stella Meghie is directing the film about Houston’s life that comes from a screenplay by “Bohemian Rhapsody” writer Anthony McCarten.
“I Wanna Dance With Somebody” is set for release on Thanksgiving 2022. The film is being made with the support of Houston’s estate and will include a look at her full life and career as well as a journey through her music.