Ana de Armas defended by Marilyn Monroe estate over accent

THE official Marilyn Monroe Estate has come to the defence of Ana de Armas, who is playing the Hollywood icon in Andrew Dominik’s upcoming drama Blonde.

An official trailer for the film premiered online on July 28 and left many viewers outraged over de Armas’ casting because her accent did not entirely match Monroe’s tone.

The film is not authorised by Monroe’s estate, but the group stands by De Armas’ casting, reports Variety.

“Marilyn Monroe is a singular Hollywood and pop culture icon that transcends generations and history,” said Marc Rosen, president of entertainment at Authentic Brands Group, which owns the Marilyn Monroe Estate.

“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!”

De Armas previously told The Times

of London that she spent nearly a year working on her Monroe accent.

| AP ACTRESS Ana de Armas.