"Be More Rita!" Lashana Lynch on Bob Marley: One Love, Matilda and No Time To Die

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Lashana Lynch joins BBC Radio 1's film critic Ali Plumb to talk about taking on the iconic role of Rita Marley in new movie Bob Marley: One Love. She reveals what Bob's son Ziggy made of her performance, and how important it was to her and her mum. She also looks back on becoming the new 007 in Bond movie No Time To Die, and playing opposite a terrifying Dame Emma Thompson in Matilda The Musical. Plus, what Marvel fans say to her in airport toilets!
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Watch Lashana's full interview with Ali on BBC iPlayer in the UK: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0h9k058/ For more on playing Rita Marley and Lashana's appearances in some iconic British TV shows from The Bill to Silent Witness.

[@SelinaRoselynLifestyle]

As a British born Jamaican, I feel so proud 🇯🇲

[@RTDavis0503]

She can sing. She's beautiful. And she's a great actress. ❤

[@ItsKells]

The lighting and presentation of this interview is impeccable 💚💛❤ Lashana has done us proud!

[@mon6745]

Lashanna is amazing- what a great interview! He did a good job especially since he covered a lot of her career and it was really funny 😂

[@progamerdude712]

Straight outta YARD, our hero. ONE LOVE to tha world. ❤🇯🇲🇬🇭

[@carolkeise3847]

Yes Lashana, you pulled it off. Brilliant Job, likewise Kingsley. ⭐️❤️⭐️

[@lyte4240]

Seen the movie she did a beautiful job, such a beautiful soul..I truly enjoyed it, this was abt Bob & Rita humble beginnings, all foolish tlks abt it should stop..Bob was strong, determined troubled and seeking answers.. Plze go see this movie you won't Regret it.. ThX Ziggy & the Marleys for giving us this gift. I truly enjoyed it ❤ 1 luv

[@heathercummings1026]

❤

[@juniorreid9583]

She will be nominated 👏

[@Rab_Daddy]

She is just absolutely awesome in everything she does - legendary, talent and amazing 💕 Glad the whole interview was all Lashana - well played Plumb, well played sir.

[@andreaclarke161]

They got the accent almost perfect the acting was phenomenal. Movie should have been longer. Kingsley did great and so did this lady.. Oscar worthy. Bob was the GOAT

[@LEOMoonrising33]

I truly love the roles she is picking for herself. She is a true gem in Hollywood… just so freakin’ talented and smart. I hope to work with her one day. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@nikkinicole3968]

I absolutely love this film it had me dancing in my seat lol plus plenty of goose bump moments and also shed a few tears as the music reached to the very core of my heart ❤️ perfect 👌

[@chillwalker]

I just fell helter-skelter in love with Miss Lynch!!!! Big Time!

[@jodyedwards4216]

Loved This Movie Fantastic 🎬

[@writersnotes1292]

The actors were absolutely amazing. Wow...great job everyone!

[@robindunford]

Saw the film yesterday, and its really good.

[@MezMarizer-ys9ux]

She's the best actress ever ❤❤

[@Rosengris]

I'm having serious jacket envy! That's a cool cut

[@juniorreid9583]

She will be nominated 👏

[@ObiesieMaduegbuna]

Brilliant Interview

[@TheDeedeeFiles]

Awesome

[@staciestacie1327]

MRS. Marley, if you Please! LL, you played Rita, with such beauty that I cannot think of a bad thing about this movie she participated in getting to market. To Me 🎉😊🎉.

[@Degsy72]

She's gorgeous ❤

[@karlenebrown636]

You are brilliant ❤

[@mnj4621]

Love this

[@yaadi876]

Lashana I hope u know we Jamaican have fallen in love with u

[@ivaccowd]

One Love gurl!

[@MrCampb3LL]

🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@buka.a]

I want to see this movie as a huge Bob Marley fan. Has any Bob Marley fan seen it and how was it?

[@marciabrandon2423]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@youngdpslupopo4454]

Congrates

[@katarzynakacperczyk4659]

♥️🙂

[@belsdacumos]

hoping you can feature The Rose as a musical guest and interview them too 🙏

[@user.luciana.moreira.silva.1]

Hi

[@manofteel4040]

Where is the Dune cast interview😢😢

[@SacredGusto]

This interview felt synthetic.

[@stormblessed2321]

Oh, look, it's 00 negative.