Marilyn Monroe Estate Defends Ana De Armas Casting After Accent Backlash
The Marilyn Monroe Estate is responding to a backlash against Ana de Armas following the premiere of the first official trailer for Blonde. The Golden Globe nominee is starring as the Hollywood icon in the upcoming Netflix drama, which will have its worldwide premiere on the platform on September 28. Based on the novel of the same name, Blonde reimagines the life of Marilyn Monroe from her stormy childhood through her rise to becoming one of the most famous and beloved symbols of the American 20th century.
De Armas previously revealed to The Times of London that she spent almost a year working on Monroe's accent and signature breathy tone before filming began. She described the grueling process as "big torture," noting that her "brain was fried" after more than nine months of dialect coaching and ADR sessions. When Blonde's trailer finally dropped on July 28, many outraged complaints said that de Armas didn't sound like Monroe and had retained her Cuban accent despite her preparation for the role.
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While Monroe's estate does not officially authorize Blonde, they have quickly voiced support for de Armas' casting in the film. Marc Rosen, president of entertainment at Authentic Brands Group, which owns the Marilyn Monroe Estate, calls de Armas "a great casting choice" and defends her portrayal of the star with a slew of other praises. Read his full statement to Variety below:
“Marilyn Monroe is a singular Hollywood and pop culture icon that transcends generations and history. 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,
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