official trailer for the Netflix film Blonde about Marilyn has have given a mixed reception by fans of the Hollywood icon
The first substantial look at the biopic comes two months before it is released on the streaming platform,
Ana de Armas’s portrayal of the troubled Hollywood icon has divided opinion online with some saying she “rocks”
Blonde has been trailed with the tagline “watched by all, seen by none,” and will be available on Netflix on September 28.
“little dialogue,” with greater emphasis on “images and events”. It is the first film produced by Netflix to
carry the rarely awarded American NC-17 rating, the US equivalent of an 18 certificate, for its sexual content.
a good job... but with Ana I actually have the feeling I am watching the real Marilyn.”
Jessica Chastain and Naomi Watts were also both reportedly attached to the role of Monroe at
various points in pre-production but dropped out during early development.
While many are impressed with the early signs of what de Armas - who won plaudits for parts in Knives Out
and No Time to Die - can bring to the role, others are less convinced she is the right choice to head the $22m production.