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Blonde on Netflix 5 lesser-known facts about Ana De Armas film

By Apoorva Jujjavarapu Modified 28 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share A poster of Blonde (Image via Netflix) Blonde explores the life of one of Hollywood's most popular figures, Marilyn Monroe. The film investigates Monroe's life from the beginning of her career to her rise to fame and various experiences with drug addiction, abuse of power, love interests, and ultimately, her sudden demise. Ana De Armas essays the role of Marilyn Monroe in the film. Ever since the trailer was released, Armas has received a lot of appreciation for her honest portrayal of Monroe. Blonde was released in the US on September 16, 2022, before which it premiered at the Venice International Film Festival on September 8, 2022. The film is scheduled to release on Netflix on September 28, 2022. Since this isn't the first film to be made about Marilyn Monroe, the kind of approach it adopted towards her life was one of the most interesting aspects about it. The fact that the majority of the film is in black-and-white further adds to the anticipation surrounding it. Here a few things you need to know about Blonde, ahead of its arrival on Netflix.

Blonde on Netflix 5 quick facts about the upcoming film

1 The first Netflix production to be rated NC-17

Ana de Armas as Marilyn Monroe (Image via IMDB) The Motion Picture Association of America gave Blonde an NC-17 rating, which generated quite a buzz among audiences, and garnered some solid reactions from the cast and crew members. An NC-17 rating indicates that no one of the age of 17 or below should watch the film. The rating is due to s*xually explicit content that has been portrayed in order to stay true to the story. The audience for the film's limited theatrical release was further restricted because of this rating. Speaking against the NC-17 rating, Ana de Armas stated that there are many other shows and films that are fairly more explicit than Blonde, adding that the s*xual content was an essential element in exploring the culture in which the story is set.

2 Not a biopic of Marilyn Monroe

Blonde (Image via IMDB) Blonde is a psychological drama and a fictionalized version of Monroe's life. It is not a biopic, makes no claims of accuracy, and instead tends to focus on the cultural and social set-up that led to the rise and fall of the star. The movie is an adaptation of a 2000 novel by Joyce Carol Oates, which further dramatizes the already dramatic life of Monroe in order to weave an effective narrative around the real events that took place in her life.

3 Ana De Armas hired an accent coach for her role

Blonde (Image via IMDB) For this film, Ana De Armas hired an accent coach who her from the very beginning to the end. Playing Monroe in the Netflix film was undoubtedly a lot of pressure and the actress had to further perform in her second language, owing to her Cuban-Spanish descent. Recalling her screen-test with Netflix for the film, Armas said: “I hadn’t had the training and the voice and everything. So my coach was crouching on the floor, under the table." The effort Armas put into the film is clear from the trailer. Her physical and psychological transformation into Monroe is evident in every frame.

4 Armas wasn t the first choice for the role

Blonde (Image via Netflix) Playing the iconic Hollywood actress also meant that Armas had to compete with some of the finest names in the industry to clinch the role. Naomi Watts and Jessica Chastain are known to be some of the leading actresses who were initially considered by the makers. However, both actresses weren't roped in for reasons unknown and the role eventually went to Armas.

5 Armas dog features in the film

Armas and Elvis (Image via Twitter) Anyone who follows Ana De Armas on social media knows that she has a dog named Elvis. Elvis will be playing the role of Monroe's dog in the movie. The makers seem to have dug up quite a bit into the source literature to contextually place Monroe's dog into the larger framework of the story. Ana De Armas also has another dog named Salsa, whom she adopted in 2020. Blonde will be released on Netflix on September 28, 2022. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Upasya Bhowal × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी