When done well, the awards and critical accolades simply follow suit.

Austin Butler inElvistransforms his voice with such dedication he remains trapped in the gyrating rock & rollers register.

Ben Kingsley inGandhiportrays the leader of Indias non-violent independence movement with quiet strength and unwavering resolve.

Lashana Lynch and Kingsley Ben-Adir in Bob Marley: One Love (2024)

Paramount Pictures

2024 is set to bring some influential figures to life from performers to political movers and shakers.

Heres what to look out for.

The man wasand remainsa global symbol of Jamaican music, culture, and identity.

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Alejandro Monteverde (Bella) directs with a screenplay he co-wrote alongside formerSound of Freedomcollaborator Rod Barr.

Shirley | March 22, 2024

Shirleyis a biographical film about Shirley Chisholm Americas first Black congresswoman.

In 1972, she even ran for the democratic partys presidential nomination.

Joe Stephenson directs with Jacob Fortune-Lloyd ofBodiesandThe Queens Gambitstarring in the titular role.

As for the classic tale, Epstein first met The Beatles during a lunchtime concert at Liverpools Cavern Club.

Though the man could spot talent, he had zero experience managing artists.

Virtually within months, The Beatles became, well, The Beatles.