Another biopic film is capturing people's attention: Blonde, which stars Ana de Armas as Marilyn Monroe and Norma Jean.
Netflix just released its first teaser of the fictionalized film, which is based on the 2000 novel by Joyce Carol Oates, and the reactions are pouring in. Many are praising the film for its perfect casting of Ana as the blonde bombshell.
According to an official synopsis, the film "boldly reimagines the life of Marilyn Monroe, exploring the split between her public and private selves."
"I found that to be the most daring, unapologetic and feminist take on her story that I had ever seen."
Playing the role of the iconic Marilyn was not something that Ana took lightly.
Aesthetically, she spent two to three hours getting her hair and makeup done for the film.
"We worked on this film for hours, every single day for almost a year. I read Joyce's novel, studied hundreds of photographs, videos, audio recordings, films — anything I could get my hands on," Ana told Netflix Queue.
"We'd pore over every detail in the photo and debate what was happening in it. The first question was always, 'What was Norma Jeane feeling here?' We wanted to tell the human side of her story."
In it, a crying de Armas says, "Please come. Don't abandon me," while sitting in front of a mirror in her dressing room.
The original moment happened over a New York City subway grate. As "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend" plays, the teaser trailer flashes between the realities of Marilyn's life: loving fame and then hating it the next.
After her makeup is applied, we realize who it is that Norma Jean didn't want to abandon her. It's her — Marilyn — as she transforms into a radiant star who smiles and laughs in the mirror.
The most prominent of comments was how much Ana resembles the iconic star. "Ana de armas as marilyn monroe is actually incredible casting, wow," one fan tweeted.
While she dazzled in Knives Out and Deep Water, this is the role that fits her like a glove. "Looks good, can't wait. Time for Ana de Armas to shine," an excited fan tweeted.
"Coming for that Oscar I fear," one fan wrote. With Andrew directing, a lot of fans are sure that will happen.
The film has been given an NC-17 rating, the highest rating in the Motion Picture Association film rating system, so you know that it will be jaw-dropping!
