[...] to hear word of an upcoming documentary on his life and legacy. I had heard rumors about an upcoming movie on Marley a couple years back starring Jamie Foxx, but I wasn’t too happy with the [...]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. So they cant find any talented Jamaican actors. Come on now.

I totally agree! It was almost offensive that an American person (no offense) was said to play Bob. According to another website, however, it is a rumour. Thank God! First, he doesnt have the look like you sdaid, and sesondly, Foxx doesnt have to play EVERY black person there ever was. Blodclot!

Here is the truth of the matter. Jamie Foxx is undoubtedly a talent to be reckoned with so is Denzel Washington and Cubba Gooding Jr. Yet for all they are worth capturing Bob Marley is out of scope. Personally I believe Denzel is the most brilliant actor in the movie business to date, but as stated this is out of scope for him as well. Having said that, I will suggest that those of you who are not familiar with the Marley children and their capabilities, seek out and watch the following movie: “One Love”. This movie stars one of Bob Marley’s sons, “Ky-mani Marley”. Once you have seen it, please comment on if you think he could closely capture his father’s character.

Foxx as Marley? I don’t like it either. He may be able to capture some of Bob’s mannerisms but it would just appear too off physically.

I agree that if the project is given the green light, they should get a talented Jamaican actor who at least kind of resembles Bob.

jamie foxx has found success in hollywood but to me, that does not mean he is talented. plus, the way he acts in response to his fame and acclamation is really lame.

I can see what you mean with Jamie Foxx not looking like he can pull off the role. To be honest, I agree with you. I guess part of my reasoning is because I am sick and tired of seeing him portray a dead musician. Sure, he only did Ray Charles before this one, but I thought “Ray” was a movie that showed Ray in one of his ugliest and truest. I don’t know if I can see that being done to Bob Marley.
But I’ll give the benefit of the doubt for a while. Let’s see what happens. =)

I know Bob Marley more than Jamie Foxx and Bob has been so ubiquitous here in the Philippines, in t-shirts, posters, jeepneys, everywhere… maybe i have yet to know Foxx more coz Bob really is an icon…

Hm… I agree with you that Jamie Foxx is not Bob Marley…. but then again, I can’t really picture anyone as Bob… not even any of his sons! I dunno… it’s a tough one!

Ohh..

I agree. Jamie Foxx is SO not BOB Marley-ish. I can’t SEE him playing this role.
It just doesn’t fit.

I think he could pull it off. ((sticking tongue out))