Rita Marley to produce first Bob Marley biopic

March 04, 2008 Rita Marley is executive producing the first-ever biopic of her late husband Bob Marley, and if she has it her way, the reggae icon's daughter-in-law Lauryn Hill will portray her onscreen. At least some of the project will be filmed in Jamaica, though other locations will be used to take advantage of tax rebates. The musician will be played by two actors, one portraying him at age 15 and another as an adult, with the option of the original songs, covers sung by an actor or a "Ray"-style blend of the two all possible for the soundtrack.

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