Kingsley Ben-Adir learned to sing and play guitar for his role as Bob Marley in Bob Marley: One Love. Ben-Adir's lack of a musical background almost stopped him from auditioning for the role, as he believed there was "no point" since he couldn't sing. Ben-Adir performed all the songs using his real singing voice while filming on set, and the final cut of the film features a blend of his and Bob Marley's vocals.

Kingsley Ben-Adir plays the eponymous role in Bob Marley: One Love, but it's hard to tell just from watching if the actor is really singing and playing guitar in the movie. Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, Bob Marley: One Love tells the true life story of the music legend and chronicles his rise to fame as a reggae pioneer. The musical biopic showcases pivotal moments in the Jamaican native's life and career, exploring his early days with the Wailers,...