James Norton is seen filming Bob Marley biopic for the first time trends now
James Norton has commenced filming for the upcoming Bob Marley biopic in London.
The actor, 37, was pictured on set opposite Kingsley Ben-Adir, who plays the reggae legend, on Monday as he sunk his teeth into a new role ahead of Sunday's tense Happy Valley season finale.
The screen star looked worlds away from his role as chilling psychopathic three-time murderer Tommy Lee Royce in the BBC drama, which is set to conclude on Sunday night.
Looking good: James Norton has started filming for the upcoming Bob Marley biopic in London
The Sun reports that James is said to be playing Island Records boss Chris Blackwell, who helped make Bob a huge star.
A source told the publication: 'James’ role is a closely guarded secret – his casting hasn’t even been announced. He is a phenomenal actor and is a great addition to the cast.'
Lashana Lynch has also been cast in the film, as Bob's wife Rita, while Reinaldo Marcus Green is directing.
James wore a camel brown seventies-style jacket over a light blue shirt and denim flared jeans.
Starring role: The actor, 37, was pictured on set opposite Kingsley Ben-Adir, who plays the reggae legend
The Sun reports that James is said to be playing Island Records boss Chris Blackwell, who helped make Bob a huge star.
Kept under wraps: A source told the publication: 'James’ role is a closely guarded secret – his casting hasn’t even been announced'
High praise: They added: 'He is a phenomenal actor and is a great addition to the cast'
He later changed into a brown jumper layered under a khaki jacket and paired with black jeans.
The Happy Valley star wrapped up in a grey scarf and his light hair was styled in longish curls.
Meanwhile Kingsley looked the spitting image of the musical icon he was playing as he filmed with James.
Cast: Lashana Lynch has also been cast in the film, as Bob's wife Rita, while Reinaldo Marcus Green is directing
Retro: James wore a camel brown seventies-style jacket over a light blue shirt and denim flared jeans
Outfit change: He later changed into a brown jumper layered under a khaki jacket and paired with black jeans
Handsome: The Happy Valley star wrapped up in a grey scarf and his light hair was styled in longish curls
Friends: The two actors chatted along side each other as they strolled down the London street
Identical: Meanwhile Kingsley looked the spitting image of the musical icon he was playing as he filmed with James
Twinning: He wore a green hat over his long dreadlocks, identical to those favoured by singer Bob
Costume: He also donned a green jumper and a matching green jacket with blue jeans to complete his costume
He wore a green hat over his long dreadlocks, identical to those favoured by singer Bob.
He also donned a green jumper and a matching green jacket with blue jeans to complete his costume.
He also underwent a costume change, dressing in a navy blue fleece jacket and grey jogging bottoms.
Kiss: Kingsley added a pair of blue and white trainers as he filmed a second scene with Umi
