Ana de Armas will soon be seen in the role of Marilyn Monroe in a biopic titled 'Blonde'. The Cuban-Spanish actor plays the role of Norma Jeane Mortenson, better known as Marilyn Monroe. Remembered as one of the most iconic female stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood and a sex symbol, Monroe's professional life was apparently glitzy and glamorous, but secretly she was dealing with mental illness issues that eventually culminated in her tragic suicide. This is what the film aims to explore -- the Monroe who we did not get to see. Andrew Dominik has written and directed the film.&nbsp;

In a recent interview, Armas claimed that she visited the grave of Monroe to pay respects and also ask permission to portray her in the movie. She told anothermag.com, "We got this big card and everyone in the crew wrote a message to her. Then we went to the cemetery and put it on her grave. We were asking for permission in a way."

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She added, “Everyone felt a huge responsibility, and we were very aware of the side of the story we were going to tell – the story of Norma Jeane, the person behind this character, Marilyn Monroe. Who was she really?”

Monroe is buried at Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery.

The official YouTube description of 'Blonde', says, "Discover a life both known and unknown in this boldly imaginative film from Director Andrew Dominik that explores the complicated life of Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe."

Bobby Canavale, Adrien Brody, Xavier Samuel, and Julianne Nicholson also star in 'Blonde'.&nbsp;

'Blonde' has received mixed critical reviews. On the review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a score of 53 per cent. The critical consensus reads, "Blonde can be hard to watch as it teeters between commenting on exploitation and contributing to it, but Ana de Armas' luminous performance makes it difficult to look away."

&nbsp;'Blonde' releases on September 28 on Netflix.

Ana de Armas will soon be seen in the role of Marilyn Monroe in a biopic titled 'Blonde'. The Cuban-Spanish actor plays the role of Norma Jeane Mortenson, better known as Marilyn Monroe.

Ana de Armas will soon be seen in the role of Marilyn Monroe in a biopic titled 'Blonde'. The Cuban-Spanish actor plays the role of Norma Jeane Mortenson, better known as Marilyn Monroe. Remembered as one of the most iconic female stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood and a sex symbol, Monroe's professional life was apparently glitzy and glamorous, but secretly she was dealing with mental illness issues that eventually culminated in her tragic suicide. This is what the film aims to explore -- the Monroe who we did not get to see. Andrew Dominik has written and directed the film. In a recent interview, Armas claimed that she visited the grave of Monroe to pay respects and also ask permission to portray her in the movie. She told anothermag.com, "We got this big card and everyone in the crew wrote a message to her. Then we went to the cemetery and put it on her grave. We were asking for permission in a way." She added, “Everyone felt a huge responsibility, and we were very aware of the side of the story we were going to tell – the story of Norma Jeane, the person behind this character, Marilyn Monroe. Who was she really?” Monroe is buried at Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery. The official YouTube description of 'Blonde', says, "Discover a life both known and unknown in this boldly imaginative film from Director Andrew Dominik that explores the complicated life of Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe." Bobby Canavale, Adrien Brody, Xavier Samuel, and Julianne Nicholson also star in 'Blonde'. 'Blonde' has received mixed critical reviews. On the review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a score of 53 per cent. The critical consensus reads, "Blonde can be hard to watch as it teeters between commenting on exploitation and contributing to it, but Ana de Armas' luminous performance makes it difficult to look away." 'Blonde' releases on September 28 on Netflix.

Ana de Armas visited Marilyn Monroe's grave to ask for permission to portray her in 'Blonde'

Ana de Armas, who stepped into the shoes of&nbsp;Marilyn Monroe for the Netflix film 'Blonde', recently spoke to the press at the Venice International Film Festival and revealed how the&nbsp;enduring Hollywood icon's ghost made her presence felt on the sets during filming.&nbsp;

On Thursday, de Armas told&nbsp;reporters,&nbsp;"I truly believe that she was very close to us. She was with us." She added, "I think she was happy. She would also throw things off the wall sometimes and get mad if she didn't like something."

"Maybe this sounds very mystical, but it is true. We all felt it," said the Cuban-born actress.

De Armas also admitted that she knew little about the iconic actress of the 20th century when she took up the role. And, that's why she immersed herself in the character before the filming schedule.

"She was all I thought about, she was all I dreamt about, she was all I could talk about, she was with me and it was beautiful," the Golden Globe nominee said.

Director Andrew Dominik, who spent more than a decade trying to bring the book of the same name by Joyce Carol Oatesby to the screen, also spoke to the media. He said,&nbsp;"It definitely took on elements of being like a seance."

Speaking about the decision of casting de Armas despite her strong Spanish accent, Dominik said that he was convinced the actress could play the demanding role after seeing her 2015 film 'Knock Knock'.

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"I knew it was her as soon as I saw her on TV. It is a little bit like when you fall in love at first sight, when the right person walks through the door you know it," Dominik said.

'Blonde' also stars Adrien Brody and Julianne Nicholson in pivotal roles. The film&nbsp;premiered at the 79th Venice International Film Festival on September 8. It is scheduled for a theatrical release in the United States on September 16. On Netflix, the movie will release on September 28.

Ana de Armas, who stepped into the shoes of Marilyn Monroe for the Netflix film 'Blonde', recently spoke to the press at the Venice International Film Festival and revealed how the enduring Hollywood icon's ghost made her presence felt on the sets during filming.

Ana de Armas, who stepped into the shoes of Marilyn Monroe for the Netflix film 'Blonde', recently spoke to the press at the Venice International Film Festival and revealed how the enduring Hollywood icon's ghost made her presence felt on the sets during filming. On Thursday, de Armas told reporters, "I truly believe that she was very close to us. She was with us." She added, "I think she was happy. She would also throw things off the wall sometimes and get mad if she didn't like something." "Maybe this sounds very mystical, but it is true. We all felt it," said the Cuban-born actress. De Armas also admitted that she knew little about the iconic actress of the 20th century when she took up the role. And, that's why she immersed herself in the character before the filming schedule. "She was all I thought about, she was all I dreamt about, she was all I could talk about, she was with me and it was beautiful," the Golden Globe nominee said. Director Andrew Dominik, who spent more than a decade trying to bring the book of the same name by Joyce Carol Oatesby to the screen, also spoke to the media. He said, "It definitely took on elements of being like a seance." Speaking about the decision of casting de Armas despite her strong Spanish accent, Dominik said that he was convinced the actress could play the demanding role after seeing her 2015 film 'Knock Knock'. Also read: From Sushmita Sen to Riteish Deshmukh, celebs mourn demise of Queen Elizabeth II "I knew it was her as soon as I saw her on TV. It is a little bit like when you fall in love at first sight, when the right person walks through the door you know it," Dominik said. 'Blonde' also stars Adrien Brody and Julianne Nicholson in pivotal roles. The film premiered at the 79th Venice International Film Festival on September 8. It is scheduled for a theatrical release in the United States on September 16. On Netflix, the movie will release on September 28.

Ana de Armas says Marilyn Monroe's ghost 'threw things off the wall' on 'Blonde' set

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Ana de Armas visited Marilyn Monroe's grave to ask for permission to portray her in 'Blonde'

Ana de Armas says Marilyn Monroe's ghost 'threw things off the wall' on 'Blonde' set