Ana de Armas has the support of the Marilyn Monroe estate ahead of the release of Netflix's, where she portrays the icon. Last week, a trailer was released for the movie, which sparked some criticism over de Armas' accent not necessarily matching up to Monroe's voice.
While the film, based on Joyce Carol Oates' book of the same name, is not authorized by the late actress' estate, they support de Armas' portrayal of Monroe.«Marilyn Monroe is a singular Hollywood and pop culture icon that transcends generations and history,” Marc Rosen, president of entertainment at Authentic Brands Group (ABG), which owns the Marilyn Monroe Estate, said in a statement to. “Any actor that steps into that role knows they have big shoes to fill.
Based on the trailer alone, it looks like Ana was a great casting choice as she captures Marilyn’s glamour, humanity and vulnerability.
We can’t wait to see the film in its entirety!»In a prior interview with , before the trailer was released, de Armas shared how she prepared to take on the role of Monroe.«It took me nine months of dialect coaching, and practicing and some ADR sessions [to get the accent right],» she said. «It was a big torture, so exhausting.
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