Martin Scorsese to Direct Bob Marley Biopic

Contributed By: Jah! Created On: Tuesday, 01 April 2008 Hits: 94 Bob Marley Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese has agreed today to direct yet another music documentary – this time a biopic based on the life of Bob Marley. The critically acclaimed director’s new film will be the first full licensed adaptation of the reggae icon’s life. The film, scheduled for release in 2010, will follow Scorsese’s recent music documentary about The Rolling Stones’ two-night stand in New York, ‘Shine A Light’. Scorsese also previously directed ‘No Direction Home’ which focused on Bob Dylan. :: story continues below :: Another Bob Marley biopic is currently being produced by Bob and Harvey Weinstein and takes inspiration from the memoirs of Bob Marley’s wife, Rita. Rumours are circulating that Lauren Hill could be in line to play Rita in this Wienstein production which is being directed by Rudy Langlais. Share this article to: Comments Only registered users can write comments! 3.25 Copyright (C) 2007 Alain Georgette / Copyright (C) 2006 Frantisek Hliva. All rights reserved." What's On Related: Statue of Bob Marley Revealed in Balkans (24-08-2008) Rare Bob Marley, Jimi Hendrix Concerts Sold Online (04-06-2008) The Wailers Announce New Vocalist (27-05-2008) Martin Scorsese Drops Out of Bob Marley Film (22-05-2008) Cedella Booker, Bob Marley's Mother Dies (10-04-2008) Prev Story: Radiohead's New Remix Site Launching Next Story: Portishead Angry 'Third' Album Has Leaked Online

 

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