Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Storm ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Premiere, Leaving The Entire Cast Awe Struck
When royals rock the red carpet.
Jesse
- Published in Interesting
Lights, camera, and a sprinkle of royalty! The premiere of 'Bob Marley: One Love' in Jamaica turned into a star-studded affair when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle graced the event. And let's just say the cast's reaction was priceless!
Picture this: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, rubbing shoulders with the cast and crew of the much-anticipated biopic. It's the kind of crossover that dreams are made of.
Kingsley Ben-Adir, the man behind the portrayal of the legendary Bob Marley, couldn't contain his excitement at the unexpected royal visit.
Meeting Harry and Meghan in Bob Marley's homeland was a dream come true," he shared in an interview.
And who can blame him? When royalty shows up to support your movie in the home country of the reggae icon himself, you know you're onto something special.
But it wasn't just Kingsley who was star-struck. Rohan Marley, Bob's son, confessed that seeing the Duke and Duchess in the audience left him speechless.
That was crazy," he exclaimed, echoing the sentiments of many who witnessed the historic moment.
Even British heartthrob James Norton, who plays Chris Blackwell in the biopic, couldn't help but be awestruck by the unexpected royal guests.
Seeing Harry and Meghan in Jamaica was surreal," he admitted. It just proves that Bob Marley's message transcends everything.
Yet, amidst the buzz and excitement, one cast member had a hilarious revelation. Lashana Lynch, who plays Rita Marley, admitted she was clueless about the royal attendance until the next day.
I was like, 'Wait, did they Photoshop them into the pictures from the night? What?' Amazing.
Talk about a royal photobomb.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry strike a pose with Hollywood honchos at the 'Bob Marley: One Love' premiere. Talk about a star-studded affair!
Meanwhile, Jamaican actress Naomi Cowan kept her cool, proving that in Jamaica, everyone's a star.
We appreciate celebrities, but we don't make the biggest deal because we see ourselves as our own celebrity," she quipped. Harry and Meghan walked in like they belonged, and that's the Jamaican spirit!
And let's not forget the heartwarming moment when Prince Harry approached Rita Marley during the premiere. Naomi described it as "super special," emphasizing the symbolic importance of their interaction in Jamaica's history.
It was a moment that transcended entertainment, bridging cultures and celebrating the enduring legacy of Bob Marley.
Kingsley Ben-Adir reacts
With a stellar cast including Tosin Cole, Anthony Welsh, and Michael Gandolfini, 'Bob Marley: One Love' promises to be a cinematic masterpiece. Ziggy Marley himself is also a producer, and the amazing cast is very determined to bring the reggae legend's story to life.
Audiences can expect a journey into the heart and soul of one of music's most iconic figures that is sure to leave no dry eye even long after the credits roll.
So mark your calendars for February 14th and get ready to groove to the rhythm of "One Love" in theaters. Because when reggae royalty meets actual royalty, magic happens on and off the screen!
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