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Kingsley Ben-Adir On Portraying Bob Marley and Getting Mistaken for Ben Kingsley (Exclusive)

The 'One Love' actor spoke with ET at the 2024 Academy Awards.

The actor, known for his roles in acclaimed productions like The OA and Peaky Blinders, revealed that he immersed himself in Marley's music and persona to authentically capture the essence of the reggae legend. Juggling his commitment to One Love with filming for the movie Barbie, where he stars alongside Ryan Gosling, Ben-Adir admitted to blending his roles at times. When pressed about the possibility of joining Gosling on stage for a performance of 'I'm Just Ken,' a song from the Barbie movie, Ben-Adir coyly evaded giving a direct answer.

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